FUSION 2026, the flagship 24-hour international hackathon jointly organized by IIC E-CELL and the IEEE Student Branch of Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering (SKNCOE), Pune, is set to take place on 9th and 10th October 2026 at the college campus.
Centered around the theme “The Future of GEO AI, Unlimited Possibilities,” the event aims to bring together innovators, developers, and technology enthusiasts to develop creative solutions to real-world challenges.
With a prize pool of ₹3,50,000+, FUSION 2026 is designed to provide a collaborative platform for students to demonstrate their technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and entrepreneurial thinking while engaging with emerging technologies.
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FUSION 2026: Where Innovation Meets Technology
Organized by IIC E-CELL SKNCOE and the IEEE Student Branch, FUSION is a 24-hour hackathon that encourages participants to transform innovative ideas into practical, impactful solutions.
Building on its previous national-level editions, which brought together participants across six diverse domains, FUSION 2026 is expanding its reach to an international level.
The event aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world technological applications by encouraging teamwork, creativity, and hands-on development in an intensive hackathon environment.
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The Future of GEO AI: The Theme Behind FUSION 2026
This year’s theme, “The Future of GEO AI, Unlimited Possibilities,” highlights the growing potential of geospatial technologies and artificial intelligence in addressing complex real-world problems.
By bringing together technology enthusiasts and aspiring innovators, FUSION 2026 aims to encourage participants to explore emerging technological possibilities, develop innovative approaches, and build solutions with practical applications.
The theme reflects the event’s broader vision of combining technological exploration with problem-solving and collaborative innovation.
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A 24-Hour International Hackathon with a ₹3.5 Lakh+ Prize Pool
FUSION 2026 will feature an intensive 24-hour hackathon, providing participants with an opportunity to conceptualize, develop, and present their solutions within a competitive environment.
Key highlights of FUSION 2026 include:
- ₹3,50,000+ Prize Pool: A substantial prize pool recognizing outstanding innovation and technical execution.
- 24-Hour Grand Hackathon: An intensive development experience focused on building practical solutions.
- International Participation: A platform for teams from India and abroad to participate and collaborate.
- Innovation and Teamwork: An environment that encourages creative thinking, technical expertise, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Offline and Online Participation: Indian teams will participate in the offline round, while international teams will take part in a fully scheduled online hackathon.
From Ideas to Impact: The Vision of FUSION
FUSION reflects the entrepreneurial and technological vision of IIC E-CELL SKNCOE and the IEEE Student Branch, both of which work to foster innovation, technical learning, mentorship, and collaboration among students
Event Details
FUSION 2026 — The Future of GEO AI, Unlimited Possibilities
- Dates: 9th–10th October 2026
- Duration: 24 Hours
- Level: International
- Prize Pool: ₹3,50,000+
- Venue: Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering, Vadgaon, Pune
- Organizers: IIC E-CELL SKNCOE and IEEE Student Branch
- Registration Fee: ₹1,500
- Participation: Offline for Indian teams and online for international teams
For registration and further updates:
Janhavi Shewale: +91 97671 03992
Paras Salunkhe: +91 91757 77349
