COEP Technological University successfully concluded the milestone 20th edition of its flagship national technical festival, MindSpark’26, on 3rd and 4th October 2026.
Centered on the theme “Infinite Continuum,” the two-day celebration recorded more than 9,000 registrations and an overall footfall surpassing 32,000 visitors, reinforcing its standing as one of the country’s prominent student-driven technical festivals.
35 Events Bringing Technology and Innovation Together
The edition featured 35 diverse events spanning technology, design, and analytical problem-solving. Flagship attractions included the Tech Expo, Bike Expo, Auto Expo, and an intensive 24-Hour Hackathon, alongside the Game of Innovation (GOI), which challenged students to transform theoretical ideas into practical solutions for real-world challenges.
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Taking STEM Beyond the COEP Campus
Community outreach remained a cornerstone of MindSpark’26. Through the Genius Junior (GJ) initiative, the festival reached students across more than 15 schools, encouraging early interest in STEM and innovation. Campus Connect further expanded participation across academic institutions, while a specialized session by noted activist and career counsellor Vivek Velankar provided valuable guidance to students of Classes 9 and 10.
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Leading Voices Join the 20th Edition
The gathering was enriched by keynote addresses from distinguished speakers Saurav Jha, Ajay Pandey, and Mr.A.A.Natu from IISER Pune. Dr.G Raghavan also joined the valedictory ceremony.
MindSpark’26 extends its sincere gratitude to all the speakers for contributing their time, insights, and presence to the 20th edition.
The festival received strong industry support from Wipro PARI, Autodesk, Walter P Moore, ENABL3, Newton Auto, Forbes Marshall, and Badhekar Group, along with several associate partners, whose support contributed significantly to the success of the event.
Industry Support Powers MindSpark’26
The festival’s success was guided by the university administration, faculty, and student leadership. Technical Secretary Mr. Siddharth Pundale highlighted the platform’s role in merging creative thought with engineering reality, while Faculty Advisor Dr. Radhika D. Joshi, Associate Director Dr. Mahesh Shindikar, and Director of the Board of Students’ Development Dr. M. P. Khond supported the festival’s vision and execution.
MindSpark’26 sincerely thanks the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sunil Bhirud, Registrar Dr. D. N. Sonawane, all Directors, Deans, Heads of Departments, faculty members, and student teams for their invaluable guidance and contribution.
A 20th Edition That Sets the Stage for What’s Next
Concluding its monumental 20th edition, MindSpark’26 continues to champion scientific inquiry and innovation, charting new milestones toward future technological horizons.
