📌About the Event

KogniVera Hackathon 2026 is a technology innovation challenge focused on transforming global travel experiences. Participants will solve real-world travel problems using technologies such as AI/ML, data engineering, cloud, mobile applications and real-time systems, building solutions for smarter journeys, seamless bookings, personalised recommendations and safer travel.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Mode: Multi-stage – online registration and design submission, followed by an offline hackathon and grand finale.
• Venue: Cambridge Institute of Technology (CIT), Bengaluru.
• Team size: 3–5 members.
• Theme: Engineering solutions for the future of travel.
• Technologies: AI/ML, Data Engineering, Cloud, Mobile and Real-Time Systems.

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration: August 6–23, 2026
• Problem statements released: August 24, 2026
• Design submission: August 25–September 2, 2026
• Shortlisted teams announced: September 18, 2026
• On-site hackathon: September 24–25, 2026
• Grand Finale: September 26, 2026

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• Open to 2027 graduating students.
• Eligible streams include CS, IS, AI/ML, Data, ECE and IT.
• Teams must have 3–5 members.
• Teams must select a problem statement released by KogniVera and submit a complete solution design.
• Design submissions can include PPTX, DOCX, PDF, JPG/PNG and Miro/draw.io diagrams.
• The team leader must submit all documents together using the team’s registration reference number.
• Participants must bring their own devices and submit original work.
• Design submissions will be used to shortlist teams for the on-site hackathon; finalists will present their solutions at the Grand Finale.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• Winning teams will receive prizes and an opportunity to showcase their technical talent.
• Participants get exposure to real-world industry problem statements and mentorship from KogniVera technology leaders