Venue/Offline Mode National Level Technical Symposium

Esculent’2K26

“Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow: Transforming Food Systems Through Science, Technology and Innovation”
8th October 2026
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Date

8th October 2026

Location

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Category

National Level Technical Symposium

Event Type

Venue/Offline Mode

Organiser

Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology

About Event

Get ready to innovate, compete and celebrate food technology at Esculent’2K26—a national-level technical symposium organized by the Department of Food Technology on the occasion of World Food Day 2026.

From smart food processing and food-waste valorization to functional foods, sustainable packaging and future food security, the fest brings together creative minds to share ideas and solve real-world food challenges. Showcase your knowledge through paper and poster presentations, project displays and quizzes, or join exciting non-technical events such as cook-without-fire, short film, debate and photography.

With opportunities to learn, compete, connect and inspire, Esculent’2K26 is where innovation meets nourishment.

Theme: “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow: Transforming Food Systems Through Science, Technology and Innovation.”

📅 8 October 2026
📍 HICET, Coimbatore
💻 Hybrid mode

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Events

Technical Events

Paper Presentation
Poster Presentation
Project/Model Display Contest
Quiz

Non-Technical Events

Cook Without Fire
Short Film
Debate
Photography

Technical Themes
Smart and Digital Food Processing Technologies
Food Waste Valorization and By-Product Utilization
Emerging and Non-Thermal Food Processing Technologies
Future Foods, Functional Foods and Innovation
Smart Food Packaging, Safety and Quality Assurance

Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Future Food Security

Showcase your knowledge, creativity and talent at Esculent’2K26!

PPT Topics

Participants can present papers under any of these themes for Esculent’2K26:

1.Smart and Digital Food Processing Technologies
2.Food Waste Valorization and By-Product Utilization
3.Emerging and Non-Thermal Food Processing Technologies
4.Future Foods, Functional Foods and Innovation
5.Smart Food Packaging, Safety and Quality Assurance
6.Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Future Food Security

Who Can Attend:

Food
Contact Details

Jaiselvan S. J.: 83001 37899
Ardra K. P.: 81139 52518
Dr. R. Navarasan: 75400 68234
Event date: 8 October 2026
Mode: Hybrid
Venue: Ganga Hall, HICET, Coimbatore

Last Dates for Registration

Registration deadline: 5 October 2026.
contact :
symposium.ft@hicet.ac.in
Jaiselvan S. J.: 83001 37899
Ardra K. P.: 81139 52518
Dr. R. Navarasan: 75400 68234

Event date: 8 October 2026
Mode: Hybrid
Venue: Ganga Hall, HICET, Coimbatore

Registration Fees

Student: ₹200 online | ₹300 offline
Research Scholar: ₹400 online | ₹500 offline
Faculty/Industrialist: ₹600 online | ₹700 offline
Registration Deadline: 5 October 2026

How to reach Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore

Venue: Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Malumichampatti, Pollachi Road, Coimbatore – 641032.

From Gandhipuram/Ukkadam, take a bus towards Malumichampatti or Pollachi.

Get down at HICET or Malumichampatti bus stop.

From the stop, walk or take an auto to the college.

By cab, search “Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, Malumichampatti” on Google Maps.

From Coimbatore Railway Station, travel via Ukkadam or Gandhipuram towards Pollachi Road.


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