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20 events

Competition

ReGen 2026 E-WASTE MANAGEMENT IDEATHON

IEEE CIS & Nature Club, SNGCE

ReGen 2026 E-WASTE MANAGEMENT IDEATHON is a competition organized by IEEE CIS & Nature Club, SNGCE where teams of exactly four members pitch innovative solutions for electronic waste management. The event will be held on 22 October 2026 at Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering, Kadayiruppu, with a registration deadline of 21 October 2026. Teams must submit an 8–10 slide presentation covering problem statement, proposed idea, innovation, implementation, benefits, and future scope, with encouragement to use AI, IoT, Blockchain, Cloud, or Data Science. The total prize pool is ₹3,000, with first prize ₹2,000 and second prize ₹1,000.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When22 October 2026
EntryFree
Prize₹3K
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Conference

Destination Expand North Star

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) · TiE Kerala

Destination Expand North Star, inspired by GITEX Global, is an event to explore international opportunities, build connections, and scale startups globally. It will be held on 22 October 2026 at 4:00 PM IST at Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), Kalamassery, Kochi. Registration is open via the provided link. The event is hosted by Kerala Startup Mission with support from TiE Kerala.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When22 October 2026
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Bootcamp

AIBoomi Startup Weekend Kochi 2026

Kerala Startup Mission · AIBoomi

AIBoomi Startup Weekend Kochi 2026 is a 20-hour overnight buildathon where participants build an AI MVP from scratch over the weekend. The event includes feedback from founders and operators, and a pitch session to a jury of angels and VCs. It is free to participate, allows solo or teams of 2, and offers prizes including OpenAI API credits, complimentary passes to AIBoomi's flagship event, and podcast features.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When23 & 24 October 2026
EntryFree
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Hackathon

DEVIN HACKS KOCHI

Devin

An overnight solo hackathon for builders who love experimenting, shipping fast, and turning ideas into something real with Devin. Come with an idea, start from scratch, and spend the night building alongside a room full of developers, makers, and curious people pushing what’s possible with AI-assisted software development. No long talks. No complicated tracks. Just build, experiment, break things, fix them, and ship something you’re proud of.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When24 & 25 October 2026
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Workshop

Vibe To Vulnerable: Securing Vibe Coded Web Applications

IEEE Computer Society Kerala Chapter · IEEE CUSAT SB · Brightforge Technologies

A hands-on workshop on securing vibe-coded web applications, covering vulnerability hunting, live exploitation, and effective security patching. The event features co-founders of Brightforge Technologies as speakers and requires participants to bring laptops. It is organized by IEEE Computer Society Kerala Chapter, IEEE CUSAT SB, and Brightforge Technologies as part of SINGULARITY.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When24 October 2026
Entry₹199–299
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Hackathon

Make-A-Ton 9.0

Odoo

Make-A-Ton 9.0 is South India's largest hiring hackathon organized by Odoo. It features an 8-hour virtual selection round on 31st October 2026, followed by a grand finale at CUSAT on 19-20 December 2026. Teams of 1-4 members can compete for a prize pool of ₹1,05,000 and hiring opportunities offering ₹5-8 LPA. Registrations close on 25 October 2026 with no extensions.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When19 & 20 December 2026
EntryFree
Prize₹1.1L
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Hackathon

g-IGNITE 2026

Gadgeon Smart Systems · IEEE SPS Kerala Chapter

g-IGNITE 2026 is a 24-hour AI Campus Hackathon for engineering students across Kerala. Organized by Gadgeon Smart Systems in collaboration with IEEE SPS Kerala Chapter, it offers ₹3 lakhs in prizes. Registrations are open via the provided link, and participants can build teams to innovate and build solutions.

WhereAcross Kerala
When
Prize₹3L
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Hackathon

D’VINE 2.0 - From Vision to Creation

IEEE SB CEC · IEDC CEC

D’VINE 2.0 is a 24-hour UI/UX design hackathon held on 31 October – 1 November 2026 at Jain University, Kochi. Participants can form teams of 1–2 members to challenge their creativity and transform ideas into standout designs. The registration fee is ₹349 per participant. Registration is open via the provided link.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When31 October – 1 November 2026
Entry₹349
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Workshop

Quantum Hack Day

TinkerSpace Kochi · IBM Quantum · QuantumX

Quantum Hack Day is a hands-on workshop hosted at TinkerSpace, Kochi, as part of IBM Qiskit Fall Fest 2026. Participants will explore quantum concepts, experiment with IBM Qiskit, and learn quantum algorithms. The event is free and open to all, with no prior quantum computing knowledge required.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When1 November 2026
EntryFree
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Conference

TREVOR SAFARI Symposium 2026

Cochin University of Science and Technology

The TREVOR SAFARI Symposium 2026 is a conference focusing on Aquatic Ecosystems including Fisheries in a Changing World: Global Context and Tropical Perspectives. It will be held from November 4-6, 2026 at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi. The event features expert spotlights and aims to unite global thought leaders, pioneers, and bright minds. Registration and full event details are available at https://trevorfoundation.org/symposium/.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When4, 5 & 6 November 2026
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Conference

Google Cloud Community Day Kochi 2026

Google Developer Groups Cloud-Kochi

Google Cloud Community Day Kochi 2026 is a one-day conference featuring live demonstrations of Gemini and AI agents, sessions by Googlers and Google Developer Experts, networking opportunities with developers and hiring teams, and includes Google swag and lunch at Holiday Inn. The event is the 5th edition and registrations are currently live.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When14 November 2026
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Conference

When AI Gets a Body: From Multimodal AI to Embodied Intelligence

Google Developer Groups Cloud Kochi

Sarath Sahadevan, Senior Specialist in Data Science at Nasdaq, will speak at CCD Kochi '26 on how multimodal AI models that understand images, audio and text can evolve into embodied intelligence capable of acting in the physical world. The session explores the transition from AI perception to AI action in real-world environments. The event will be held at Holiday Inn, Kochi on Saturday, 14 November 2026.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When14 November 2026
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Tech Fest

CCD Kochi '26

Google Developer Groups Cloud Kochi

CCD Kochi '26 is a fest at Holiday Inn, Kochi, 2026-11-14, with 1 event listed below.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When14 November 2026
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Workshop

Building Self-improving loops for AI Agents

Google Developer Groups · Cloud Kochi

Gaurav Maheshwari, Founding Engineer and India Site Lead at Oodle AI, will speak at Cloud Community Days 2026 in Kochi on building self-improving loops for AI agents. The session covers prompt management, experiment webhooks, datasets, and human-in-the-loop workflows to improve agent accuracy, cost, or latency. The event takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Holiday Inn, Kochi. Registration is available via the provided link.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When14 November 2026
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Competition

KOCHI ZONALS 2026

Techfest, IIT Bombay

Techfest, IIT Bombay presents KOCHI ZONALS 2026, bringing Asia's Largest Science & Technology Festival to Kerala for the first time. The event features six competitions including ThetaShift (Spherical Robotics), RoboReach (Robotic Arm Hardware), Meshmerize (Autonomous Maze Bot), ZeroCode (Prompt-to-App), InnovateX (Civic Tech Case Competition), and SparkX (National AI Challenge for School Students). Participation is free and the event will be held at CUSAT, Kochi from 16th to 18th December 2026.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When16, 17 & 18 December 2026
EntryFree
Prize₹4.6L
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WorkshopFeatured

WHERE MODELS ARE BORN: A VISIT TO HPC CUSAT

IEEE Computer Society Kerala Chapter · IEEE CUSAT SB

Explore the High-Performance Computing infrastructure powering AI, research, and next-gen computing at CUSAT. The event includes a visit to HPC CUSAT with details on 350 TFLOPS CPU sustained compute power, 650+ CPU cores, and 1.92 TB GPU VRAM. Registration does not guarantee entry; it places you on the waiting list. Selected participants will receive a confirmation email.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When17 October 2026
EntryFree
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Tech Fest

SPARC'26

IEEE MACE · IEEE

Early bird registration for SPARC'26 is now limited seats available. The event is organized by IEEE MACE and IEEE.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When16, 17 & 18 October 2026
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Project Expo

New Zealand Education Fair

Santa Monica Study Abroad Pvt. Ltd. · Malayala Manorama · New Zealand Education Manapou ki te Ao

The New Zealand Education Fair is an expo organized by Santa Monica Study Abroad Pvt. Ltd., Malayala Manorama, and New Zealand Education Manapou ki te Ao. It will be held on October 17th and 18th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at venues in Kochi and Kottayam. The event provides information on world-class programs, post-study work visas up to 3 years, and pathways to global tech hubs, with scholarship opportunities up to ₹12 lakhs.

WhereAcross Kerala
When17 & 18 October 2026
EntryFree
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Project Expo

UK Virtual Education Expo

M&G · GeeBee Education

The UK Virtual Education Expo 2026 is an online event organised by M&G in association with GeeBee Education. It allows participants to connect with university delegates, explore 100,000+ courses, discover scholarships and funding opportunities, and get guidance on university admissions and student visa requirements. The event will be held on Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM via Zoom.

WhereOnline
When17 October 2026
EntryFree
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Workshop

IEEE Entrepreneurship Workshop

IEEE Entrepreneurship · Kerala Startup Mission

A two-day IEEE Entrepreneurship Workshop in Kochi, Kerala, focusing on technology commercialisation, intellectual property, business models, venture financing, marketing, investor pitching, and negotiation. Features expert-led sessions with Dr. S. Raghu, Dr. Daniel Renner, and Dr. K.R. Suresh Nair for early-stage founders and academic entrepreneurs.

WhereErnakulam, Kerala
When16 & 17 November 2026
EntryFree
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