MindSpark’26, COEP Technological University’s flagship annual national-level technical festival, is set to celebrate its milestone 20th edition on 3rd and 4th October 2026 across the university’s historic Pune campus.
Now two decades old, MindSpark has grown from its earliest editions into one of India’s most-awaited student-run tech fests, with this year’s chapter set to be its biggest yet.
Ranked among India’s top technical festivals and recognized as the second-largest tech fest in Maharashtra, MindSpark has completed two decades of bringing together students, engineers, and technology enthusiasts to compete, learn, and innovate.
After attracting over 40,000 attendees last year, the 20th edition is expected to reach even greater heights.
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Infinite Continuum: The Theme Behind MindSpark’26
This year’s theme, ‘Infinite Continuum’, draws inspiration from Voyager 1′s journey into interstellar space, symbolizing humanity’s endless pursuit of exploration, resilient engineering, and technological evolution.
30+ Events Across Technology, Engineering and Innovation
MindSpark’26 will feature 30+ technical and non-technical events, including the 24-Hour Hackathon, Robotica, Tech Expo, Auto Expo, Bike Expo, and Genius Junior (GJ), giving participants from both schools and colleges the chance to showcase creativity, technical expertise, problem-solving, and innovation.
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Where Technology Meets Creativity
Leadership across the festival echoes one shared belief: that technology and creativity thrive when given room to collide.
Technical Secretary Mr. Siddharth Pundale describes the fest as fertile ground for bold ideas, Dr. Radhika D. Joshi, Faculty Advisor, calls it a space where learning goes beyond the classroom to build future contributors to the nation, and Dr. M. P. Khond, Director of the Board of Students’ Development, terms it an unmatched platform for sharpening technical skill.
The Team Behind MindSpark’26
Behind every edition stands a steady hand of support; Prof. Sunil Bhirud, Vice-Chancellor, whose belief in MindSpark as a catalyst for innovation has helped shape its ambition, and Dr. D. N. Sonawane, Registrar, whose guidance has instilled the discipline that turns students into responsible professionals.
The MindSpark’26 team remains grateful for both.
Marking 20 years of innovation, learning, and collaboration, MindSpark’26 invites university students across India to be part of its journey into the infinite this October.
