Events

Slytherin – Cybersecurity & Threat Defense

A cybersecurity-focused hackathon track where participants develop innovative solutions to identify, prevent, analyze, and respond to modern cyber threats. Teams can work on areas such as phishing detection, malware analysis, secure authentication, network security, digital forensics, threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, privacy protection, fraud detection, and AI-assisted cyber defense.

Suggested problem areas: Threat detection, phishing & scam prevention, network security, secure applications, cybercrime intelligence, digital forensics, identity protection, and cybersecurity automation.

Gryffindor – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

An AI and Machine Learning innovation track focused on building intelligent, data-driven solutions for real-world challenges. Participants may develop applications involving predictive analytics, Natural Language Processing, computer vision, generative AI, recommendation systems, intelligent automation, conversational AI, healthcare AI, education technology, smart governance, and other AI-powered solutions.

Suggested problem areas: Generative AI, NLP, computer vision, predictive systems, intelligent automation, AI for social impact, data analytics, recommendation systems, and machine learning applications.

Ravenclaw – Open Innovation & Full-Stack Technology

An open innovation track that allows participants to solve real-world problems using any suitable technology. Teams can develop web applications, mobile applications, cloud-based platforms, IoT systems, SaaS products, smart-city solutions, education platforms, healthcare systems, fintech applications, productivity tools, or other innovative full-stack solutions.

Suggested problem areas: Full-stack development, cloud applications, mobile apps, IoT, smart systems, SaaS, fintech, edtech, healthtech, civic technology, and open innovation.

All three tracks will be conducted as part of Hogwarts Legacy 5.0 – National-Level 24-Hour Mega Hackathon, where teams of 2–4 participants will ideate, design, develop, test, and present a working prototype within 24 hours. The event will be held on 29–30 September 2026 at the ESEC Convention Centre, with a ₹30,000 prize pool, certificates, trophies, swag packs, and internship opportunities for outstanding participants.