hackfest 2026

Two days. One platform. Endless innovation. HackFest 2026 empowers developers to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.

About Event

Hackfest is a national-level, multi-day hackathon designed to bring together passionate innovators, developers, designers, and problem solvers from across India. The event serves as a collaborative platform where ideas meet execution, and creativity transforms into real-world solutions.

Organized by GDG Bhubaneswar and GDG Cloud Bhubaneswar, in collaboration with Regional College of Management, Hackfest is built to nurture innovation, technical excellence, and industry-ready thinking.

Highlights of Hackfest

01 Grand Inauguration & Kickoff

Hackfest began with an inspiring inauguration that set the stage for two days of innovation, collaboration, and high-energy problem solving by student developers from across India.

02 Intense Coding & Mentorship

Teams worked continuously to build real-world solutions while receiving hands-on guidance from experienced mentors, refining ideas, technology choices, and execution strategies.

03 Evaluation & Judging Rounds

Projects were evaluated through structured multi-panel judging, focusing on innovation, feasibility, scalability, and real-world impact—ensuring a fair and industry-aligned assessment.

04 Winners & Recognition

Outstanding teams were recognized for their creativity, teamwork, and technical excellence, celebrating innovation and rewarding problem-solving brilliance.

05 Hackforge Season 2 Announcement

The event concluded with the official announcement of Hackforge Season 2, generating excitement for a bigger, bolder, and more immersive national-level hackathon ahead.

Winner

Congratulations to Team Vortex

A huge round of applause to Team Vortex for their outstanding victory.
Their AI-powered solution stood out for its clarity, creativity, and real-world impact, transforming an everyday challenge into a smart and practical innovation.

Runners-Up

Congratulations to Team the arcana

Big congratulations to Team Arcana for securing the Runner-Up position at HackFest Bhubaneswar 2026.
Their passion, teamwork, and dedication stood out throughout the hackathon, reflecting strong collaboration, clear thinking, and the ability to build impactful solutions under pressure.
A well-deserved achievement, and we look forward to seeing their future successes.

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Testimonials

“RCM transformed my uncertainty into confidence. With supportive faculty and strong mentorship, I secured a Key Account Manager role at Zomato—an achievement that shaped my career journey.”

“The collaborative environment at Hackfest was amazing. Working with talented developers from different states made the experience truly enriching.”

“Winning Hackfest was a proud moment for us. The expert feedback and evaluation helped us refine our idea and think at an industry level.”

“Hackfest felt like a real innovation sprint. The pressure, guidance, and learning made it much more than just a coding competition.”

“Hackfest showcased an impressive level of innovation and technical maturity among students. The ideas presented were practical, scalable, and strongly aligned with real-world industry challenges.”

“Hackfest created a powerful learning environment where students combined creativity with technology. The enthusiasm, collaboration, and problem-solving mindset displayed by the teams were truly commendable.”