TECHCHELLA2026

Dec 10 – 12, 2026

The schedule

72 hours. Three vibes. Build, ship, and party. Here's what's going down.

Day 01 · Dec 10

Registration

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Participant Registration & Accreditation
  • Live Team Draft
  • Team Check-in & Hackathon Setup
  • Opening Ceremony (Govt + Keynote)
  • High-Production Opening Experience
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Hackathon Official Kickoff
  • Mentor Allocation & Briefing
  • Exhibition Zone Opens
  • Workshop Track 1: AI, Product Design, Robotics Basics
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Deep Work Sprint 1
  • Career Fair Opens (CV Reviews + Recruiters)
  • Health & Wellness Activation
  • Interactive Zones Launch (VR/AR, Gaming)

Day 02 · Dec 11

Build

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Hackathon Sprint 2 (Dev & Prototyping)
  • Mentor Deep-Dive Sessions
  • Workshop Track 2: Advanced AI, Blockchain, Hardware
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Panel Sessions: Tech Ethics, AI & Society, Future of Work
  • Hardware & Innovation Exhibition Peak
  • AR Treasure Hunt Begins
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Hackathon Sprint 3 (Testing & Iteration)
  • Sponsor Activations & Showcases
  • Gaming Tournaments

Day 03 · Dec 12

Festival & Finale

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Hackathon Submission Deadline
  • Final Project Review by Judges
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Final Pitch Presentations (Top Teams)
  • Public Festival Access Opens
  • Exhibition + Gaming + Experience Zones Live
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Grand Award Ceremony
  • VIP Dinner
  • Silent Disco
  • After-Glow celebration