HACKFEST 2.0 | AI Innovation Challenge

SUPPORTICON × ANNAPOORANA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON-THE-SPOT QUESTION

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IDEA → PICK ONE → BUILD ONE

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LIVEOn-the-Spot Challenge

1Problem to Solve

5Members Max / Team

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration closes on 16 September 2026

Don't miss your chance to build something intelligent.

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EVENT DETAILS

Everything you need to know.

DATES

17 & 18

September 2026

VENUE

Annapoorana

Engineering College, Salem

ELIGIBILITY

3rd & 4th Year

Engineering Students

TEAM SIZE

Maximum 5

Members per team

REGISTRATION FEE

₹250

Per Person

ABOUT HACKFEST 2.0

One question.
One shot.
One smart solution.

HACKFEST 2.0 is an Artificial Intelligence themed on-the-spot innovation challenge designed for students who can think fast, build smart and create measurable impact.

The problem statement is revealed live. Teams analyze the challenge, choose an approach, build a prototype and present a solution within the hackathon window.

REAL-WORLD PROBLEMSON-THE-SPOT CHALLENGESINDUSTRY EXPOSUREPARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE

HACKATHON TIMETABLE

2 Days. 3 Development Phases.

A focused journey from the on-the-spot question to research, development, presentation and the final winner announcement.

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Suggested ScheduleTimes can be adjusted by the event coordinators on the day.

DAY 01

Question → R&D → Development

17 September 2026

09:00

Reveal Question09:00 AM · The challenge is revealed on the spot.

10:00

1 Hour — R&D09:00–10:00 AM · Research, analyze and select the best approach.

10:00

Break10:00–10:30 AM · Recharge before development begins.

10:30

Phase 1 — Development Start10:30 AM–1:00 PM · Set up the solution, architecture and core prototype.

01:00

Lunch01:00–02:00 PM · Lunch break.

02:00

Phase 2 — Development02:00–04:00 PM · Build the main features, integrate AI and test.

04:00

Break04:00–04:30 PM · Short refreshment break.

04:30

Phase 3 — Development04:30–06:00 PM · Finalize, test, polish and prepare the working solution.

DAY 02

PPT → Presentation → Winner

18 September 2026

09:00

Morning — PPT Creation09:00–11:00 AM · Create the final presentation and solution story.

11:00

Break11:00–11:30 AM · Get ready for the presentation round.

11:30

PPT Presentation — Round 111:30 AM–01:00 PM · Present the idea, approach, prototype and impact.

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Lunch01:00–02:00 PM · Lunch break.

02:00

PPT Presentation — Round 202:00–04:00 PM · Final presentations and judging.

04:00

Break04:00–04:30 PM · Judges finalize the results.

04:30

🏆 Winner Announcement04:30 PM · Celebrate the teams that turned an idea into impact.

PREVIOUS YEAR HACKATHON

Moments of Innovation.

Explore founder insights, mentoring, hackathon energy, presentations and the moments that made the previous hackathon memorable.

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Previous Year — See the moments. Build the next chapter.

EVENT LOCATION

Meet us at Annapoorana.

Periyaseeragapadi, Salem, Tamil Nadu.

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Periyaseeragapadi, Salem, Tamil Nadu

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REGISTRATION

Be a part of the
next big idea.

Secure your place at HACKFEST 2.0 through the official registration form.

Register Now ↗ Registration closes 16 September 2026