Upcoming Project Competitions in College Fests, Events in May 2026.

Fest Events
Day 1 – 25.05.2026

Topic: Sustainable Advanced Materials for Engineering Applications
Speaker: Dr. Ponnaiah Sathish Kumar

Green and eco-friendly engineering materials
Advanced material characterization techniques
Sustainable applications in civil and mechanical industries
Recent research trends in smart materials
Day 2 – 26.05.2026

Topic: Smart Technologies and Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
Speaker: Dr. A. K. Vivekanandan

Industry 4.0 concepts and automation
Smart manufacturing techniques
AI and IoT applications in engineering
Digital transformation in production systems
Day 3 – 27.05.2026

Topic: Innovative Construction Materials and Building Technologies
Speaker: Dr. Prabu Thannasi

Sustainable construction materials
Modern infrastructure technologies
Building performance and durability
Future trends in construction engineering
Day 4 – 28.05.2026

Topic: Geotechnical Engineering and Infrastructure Development
Speaker: Dr. S. Sivaraman

Ground improvement techniques
Sustainable geotechnical practices
Industrial case studies in infrastructure Projects
Challenges in modern construction sectors
Day 5 – 29.05.2026

Topic: Industrial Applications of Mechanical Systems
Speaker: Mr. M. Ramachandran

Modern industrial engineering practices
Advanced manufacturing technologies
Quality control and productivity improvement
Industry-oriented case studies and innovations
Day 6 – 30.05.2026

Topic: Future Sustainable Technologies in Civil Engineering
Speaker: Dr. Ramanathan Ayothiraman

Sustainable urban infrastructure
Earthquake-resistant construction practices
Research opportunities in civil engineering
Emerging technologies for smart cities
Additional Fest Activities
Online Technical Interaction Sessions
Expert Q&A Discussions
Research Idea Presentation
E-Certificate Distribution
Networking with International Experts
Industry–Academia Knowledge Sharing Sessions

Stages and Timelines
25 Jun 26, 12:01 AM IST --> 20 Jul 26, 11:59 PM IST
Round -1 : Registration & Idea Submission
Round 1 focuses on identifying innovative and feasible AI-driven solutions for smart city challenges.
Participants are required to submit a Project presentation explaining their idea, proposed solution, technical approach, and expected impact.
This round is completely free of cost and serves as the initial screening phase of the hackathon.
SmartAIthon Round -1 PPT Template
https://shorturl.at/RQlnX
SmartAIthon Round -1 PPT Submission Form
https://bit.ly/smartaithon-1

01 Aug 26, 12:01 AM IST--> 06 Aug 26, 11:59 PM IST
Round-1 : Shortlist Announcement
Shortlisted teams will receive Shortlist Announcement mail

01 Aug 26, 12:01 AM IST --> 15 Aug 26, 11:59 PM IST
Round -2 : Prototype Submission
Shortlisted teams from Round 1 must develop and submit a working prototype or MVP based on their proposed idea.

15 Aug 26, 12:01 AM IST--> 21 Aug 26, 11:59 PM IST
Round - 2 : Shortlist Announcement
Shortlisted teams will receive Shortlist Announcement mail

23 Aug 26, 10:00 AM IST--> 23 Aug 26, 06:59 PM IST
Round 3 – Final Presentation
Shortlisted teams will present their working prototype and solution before the judging panel through an online final presentation and live demo session.

25 Aug 26, 09:00 AM IST --> 25 Aug 26, 09:01 AM IST
Final Results & Winners Announcement
Top teams will be awarded exciting prizes and certificates.

Protospark 2026 features a series of innovation-driven technical events designed to showcase engineering talent and practical problem-solving skills. Key events include:

Project and Prototype Presentation

Exhibitions, Project displays
Workshops, guest lectures
Innovation challenges & hackathons