BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//KnowAFest//Campus Events//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eventsphere-64901@www.knowafest.com DTSTAMP:20261008T123426Z DTSTART:20260219T183000Z DTEND:20260220T182959Z SUMMARY:iTech Summit 2026 LOCATION:PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research\, Coimbatore DESCRIPTION:

PSG iTech’s Multi-Category Hackathon is here!
\nHave a project idea but your problem statement isn’t listed in other hackatho ns? No worries — we accept problem statements from any domain and encour age student innovation.
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\nRegistration - FREE
\nPrize Po ol: ₹60\,000 + spotlight awards &\; participation certificates
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\nProblem Statement 1: AI Generated Image Detection System
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\nWith the rapid growth of Artificial Int elligence tools\, it has become easy to generate or manipulate images that look very realistic. These AI-generated or AI-edited images are increasin gly being misused for fraud\, misinformation\, harassment\, and illegal ac tivities. The objective of this problem statement is to design a system th at can automatically detect whether an uploaded image is AI-generated or m anipulated\, and take preventive action before it causes harm.
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\nUse Cases / Examples:
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\n1. Social Media Image Morphing:\n
\nPeople are morphing or generating fake images of women or ac tresses and uploading them on social media platforms. If this system is im plemented\, the image can be verified during upload. If it is detected as AI-generated\, the platform can block or restrict the upload\, helping to protect privacy and prevent misuse.
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\n2. Food Delivery Refund Fraud:
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\nOn food delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomat o\, some users generate fake images of spoiled food using AI tools and upl oad them to claim refunds fraudulently. An AI image detection system can i dentify such fake images and prevent false refund claims.
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\n3 . General Fraud and Illegal Activities:
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\nAI-generated images can be used for fake documents\, misleading advertisements\, identity man ipulation\, and other illegal activities. Detecting such images early help s reduce fraud\, misinformation\, and social harm while promoting responsi ble AI usage.
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\nProblem Statement 2: Smart Cr owd Management System
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\nDescription:
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\nCrowd man agement has become a major challenge in India\, especially during large pu blic gatherings such as political meetings\, festivals\, railway stations\ , airports\, concerts\, and religious events etc. Poor crowd control often leads to overcrowding\, stampedes\, injuries\, and loss of lives. The goa l of this problem statement is to design an effective system that helps mo nitor\, predict\, and manage crowd movement to improve public safety.
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\nThis is a generic problem statement where participants can sele ct any real-world location and propose a practical solution using software \, hardware\, IoT\, AI\, sensors\, cameras\, mobile applications\, or anal ytics platforms.
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\nParticipants are encouraged to select any location and design a solution that improves safety\, efficiency\, and eme rgency response.
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\nProblem Statement 3: Stude nt Innovation Challenge
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\nDescription:
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\nThis pr oblem statement encourages students to present innovative ideas that solve real-world problems. Participants are free to propose solutions in softwa re\, hardware\, embedded systems\, IoT\, AI\, robotics\, or hybrid technol ogies.
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\nAll innovative ideas with clear problem definition\, solution approach\, and impact are welcome.
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\nHackathon Structure
\nTotal Rounds: 2
\nRound 1 – Online Scr eening and Idea Submission (Registration Free)
\nRound 2 – On Campu s Final Round (Registration Fee: ₹1\,000 per team)
\nTotal Prize Po ol - 60\,000
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\nAwards and Schedule
\n1 spotlight awards will be given in each problem category.
\nParticipation certificates will be provided to all participants of Round 2.
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\nRound 1 Te ntative Dates: 10/02/2026 to 12/02/2026.
\nDates and slots will be sh ared with team leaders via email and WhatsApp.
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\nRound 2 Date : 20/02/2026
\nRound 2 Timing: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
\nVenue for Round 2: PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research\,Coimbatore
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\nSnacks will be provided (No full meals).
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\nRules a nd Guidelines
\nJudges' decision will be final and binding.
\nTe ams must bring their own laptops and necessary hardware.
\nRules\, sc hedules and other procedures will be shared with teams via WhatsApp and
\nemail after registration.

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