TECH SANGAMAM 2026

24 Hours of Code
₹50,000 Prize Pool
4 Members / Team
Aug 28-29 2026
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Code to Circuits – Cells to Solutions

TECH SANGAMAM 2026

TECH SANGAMAM 2026 is a platform where innovation meets technology. Spanning 24 uninterrupted hours at SIMATS Engineering, participants from across India collaborate to build cutting-edge solutions. Organized by the Departments of Nanobiomaterials, VLSI Microelectronics, and Materials Physics, it brings together students to transform innovative ideas into impactful technological solutions.

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS)

SIMATS stands among India's foremost deemed universities, accredited with NAAC A++ grade and globally recognized for excellence in medical, dental, and technical education. With world-class research facilities, advanced incubation hubs, and a vibrant culture of interdisciplinary research, SIMATS empowers students to transform abstract concepts into impactful technologies.

IEEE Student Chapter

The IEEE Student Chapter at SIMATS is dedicated to advancing technology for humanity. Driven by student leaders, the chapter fosters technical excellence, research publication, engineering ethics, and hands-on skill development through national symposiums, hackathons, workshops, and global mentorship networks.

INNOVATION ARENA

Open Innovation Track

Have a radical idea that transcends boundaries? Construct scalable, cutting-edge solutions across Web3, AI, IoT, Cybersecurity, SpaceTech, FinTech, EdTech, or any emerging tech paradigm.

Open Innovation

Have a radical idea that transcends boundaries? Solve any compelling problem across AI, Web3, Cybersecurity, SpaceTech, FinTech, EdTech, or emerging tech paradigms. Build the future without constraints.

ROADMAP TO GLORY

24-Hour Hackathon Timeline (Aug 28-29, 2026)

1
Day 1

09:00 AM — Inauguration

Welcome to Tech Sangamam 2026.

10:00 AM — Hackathon Begins

Start coding and building your solutions!

01:00 PM — Lunch Break

04:00 PM — Evaluation – Round 1

2
Night & Day 2

01:00 AM — Refreshments

02:00 AM — Evaluation – Round 2

06:00 AM — Refreshments

08:30 AM — Evaluation – Round 3

11:00 AM — Results & Prize Distribution

GUEST OF HONOUR

Chief Guest — Dr. K. Vijayakumar

Dr. K. Vijayakumar

Dr. K. Vijayakumar

Professor & Head, Dept. of IT

St. Joseph's Institute of Technology, Chennai

Dr. K. Vijayakumar is a distinguished academician with 20+ years of teaching and 6 years of research experience. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Spectrum International University College, Malaysia, and completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical and Health Sciences at Perdana University, Malaysia.

150+ Research Papers
3,500+ Citations
30 h-index
200+ Papers Edited
Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Biomedical Informatics Cloud Computing Data Engineering Healthcare Tech

Awards & Recognition

  • Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists — 2022–2025
  • Young Researcher Award — Computer Society of India (CSI)
  • Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Distinguished Professor Award — IMRF, 2022
  • Publons Peer Review Award 2018 — Top 1% Reviewers in CS

IEEE Madras Section Leadership

Chairman IEEE EMBS
Treasurer IEEE CIS
Executive Member IEEE CAS
Executive Member IEEE PCS

Published Books

Computer Programming — Published by Tata McGraw Hill
Data Analytics — Published by Oxford University Press
REWARDS & HONORS

₹50,000 Prize Pool & Perks

CHAMPIONS

Hackathon Winners

₹50,000

Total Prize Pool for the Best Innovative Solutions

Perks for Every Participant

Official Certificates

Recognized IEEE & SIMATS participation certificate for every hacker.

1-on-1 Mentorship

Direct guidance from IEEE Senior Members and domain architects.

ORGANIZERS & ECOSYSTEM

Powered by IEEE & SIMATS Innovation Ecosystem

IEEE Student Branch Excellence

The IEEE Student Chapter operates at the forefront of technical advancement, serving as a global gateway for aspiring engineers. Our chapter regularly hosts international paper presentations, hands-on workshops, coding bootcamps, and industrial visits.

  • Access to IEEE Xplore Digital Library & Research Publications
  • Global Networking with 400,000+ IEEE Professional Members
  • Skill enhancement workshops in AI, Robotics, and VLSI
  • Leadership opportunities and international project grants

SIMATS World-Class Facilities

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences provides a world-class environment fostering multidisciplinary research and product development.

  • State-of-the-Art Prototyping & Fabrication Labs
  • Dedicated High-Performance AI Computing Clusters
  • SIMATS Incubation Centre for Startup Nurturing & Patenting
  • 24/7 High-Speed Fiber Internet & Modern Hackathon Venues