Hogwarts Legacy 2026

Hogwarts Legacy 5.0 is a National-Level 24-Hour Mega Hackathon organized by the Department of M.Tech Computer Science & Engineering (Integrated), Erode Sengunthar Engineering College (Autonomous). The event brings together passionate students, developers, innovators, and problem-solvers from different institutions to transform creative ideas into practical technological solutions within an intensive 24-hour development environment. With the theme “Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence”, Hogwarts Legacy 5.0 provides participants with an opportunity to demonstrate their technical skills, creativity, teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving abilities across three major domains: Slytherin – Cybersecurity & Threat Defense: Focused on cybersecurity solutions, threat detection, secure systems, digital protection, vulnerability analysis, and innovative defense technologies. Gryffindor – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Focused on AI, machine learning, intelligent automation, data-driven solutions, predictive systems, NLP, computer vision, and emerging AI applications. Ravenclaw – Open Innovation & Full-Stack Technology: An open platform for innovative ideas involving web applications, mobile applications, cloud technologies, IoT, full-stack development, smart platforms, and interdisciplinary technological solutions. Participants will work in teams of 2–4 members to analyze problems, design solutions, build working prototypes, and present their innovations before evaluators. The hackathon aims to promote innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, entrepreneurial thinking, and real-world problem solving among students. Hogwarts Legacy 5.0 will be conducted on 29–30 September 2026 at the ESEC Convention Centre. Participants will compete for a ₹30,000 prize pool, along with trophies, certificates, swag packs, and an internship opportunity at ADHOC Softwares for outstanding participants. With the tagline “Where Wizard-Level Code Meets Cyber & AI Mastery,” Hogwarts Legacy 5.0 is more than a competition—it is a platform for young innovators to Code. Innovate. Defend. Transform. and build solutions capable of creating meaningful real-world impact.

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.

Mr. AKASH S
WORKING AS A MANAGER AT ADHOC SOFTWARE PVT LTD

27.09.2026

300/- per Participants

CONVENTION CENTER, ERODE SENGUNTHER ENGINEERING COLLGE, PERUNDURAI