About Event

ESCULENT’2K26
National Level Technical Symposium

The Department of Food Technology,
Hindusthan College of Engineering and Technology, proudly presents ESCULENT’2K26,
a national-level technical symposium organized as part of World Food Day 2026.

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

Event Information
Date: 8 October 2026

Venue: Ganga Hall, HICET

Mode: Hybrid

Location: Malumichampatti, Pollachi Road, Coimbatore – 641032

Events
Technical: Paper Presentation, Poster Presentation, Project/Model Display and Food Quiz.

Non-Technical: Cook Without Fire, Short Film, Debate and Photography.

Registration Fee
Students: ₹200 online | ₹300 offline

Research Scholars: ₹400 online | ₹500 offline

Faculty/Industrialists: ₹600 online | ₹700 offline

Important Dates
Registration deadline: 5 October 2026

Selection intimation: 6 October 2026

Registration and Contact
Register Now

Email: symposium.ft@hicet.ac.in

Student Coordinators:
Jaiselvan S. J. – 83001 37899
Ardra K. P. – 81139 52518

Faculty Coordinators:
Dr. Navarasan R., Mrs. Karunyah Amirthadharshini and Ms. Archana Devi T.

Convenor: Dr. Jeevarathinam G., Professor and Head, Food Technology
Patron: Dr. Jaya J., Principal, HICET

Be part of the innovation. Share your ideas. Transform the future of food systems! 🌾✨