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Event Summary

We hosted Lucknow Build Guild, a free hardware workshop and meetup on 19 April at SureStay by Best Western. The event was designed to help participants explore hands-on hardware building, connect with like-minded builders, and learn through community-driven sessions.

What the meetup focused on

• Hands-on hardware building and practical workflows.
• Community networking with local tech enthusiasts.
• Open peer learning with an in-person builder crowd.

Host

Event host: Shaurya. Explore: Linktree and GitHub.

Event Summary

GitHub Copilot Dev Days was a community developer event in Lucknow that brought together students, developers, and technology enthusiasts to explore how AI-assisted development works in real projects.

What the event covered

• How GitHub Copilot works inside modern dev environments.
• Integrating AI-assisted coding into real workflows.
• Prompt techniques for better code suggestions.
• Responsible and efficient use of AI in development.

Partners & Details

The event was hosted by Bits&Bytes, with community partners including Coding Connoisseurs, Aryan Singh, and Notion Lucknow. All participants observed the official GitHub Event Code of Conduct.

Event Summary

Execron 1.0 was an AI Hackathon & Workshop designed for students in Classes 9–12. Held in collaboration with TechKriti '26, IIT Kanpur, the event featured a 4-hour hands-on tech workshop followed by a 24-hour hackathon sprint.

What the event included

• A 4-hour hands-on workshop on modern tech topics.
• A 24-hour hackathon sprint with mentor support.
• Mentorship from IIT Kanpur alumni and industry experts.
• Full access to the broader TechKriti '26 festival experiences (mega hackathons, pro shows, robotics expo).

Topics Covered

• AI & ML — Models and real-world AI applications.
• Web Development — Modern frameworks and responsive design.
• App Development — Mobile creation and UI/UX.
• Cybersecurity — Ethical hacking and fundamentals.
• Cloud Computing — Platforms and deployment.

Schedule

Workshop batches were held from 19–21 March 2026. The grand finale took place on 22 March 2026. Team sizes ranged from 1 to 4 members. Registration closed on 18 March 2026.

Event Summary

India Innovates 2026 was presented as the World's Largest Civic Tech Hackathon, held on March 28, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi (9 AM - 7 PM). Organizers included HN Group and MCD, with partner institutions such as IIT Kharagpur, NSUT, GGSIPU, and DDU. [indiainnovates]

Scale

• 1.26 crore+ total applicants nationwide. [tribuneindia]
• 28,000+ to 5,000+ to 15 teams across three elimination rounds. [dailyexcelsior]
• ₹10 lakh+ prize pool, including ₹1L, ₹75K, ₹50K, and ₹25K per domain. [indiainnovates]
• Domains: Urban Solutions, Digital Democracy, and Open Innovation. [indiainnovates]

Finale Format

It was not a build-on-site round. Teams developed in advance, and the final day focused on live product demonstrations reviewed by investors, officials, diplomats, and founders. [indiainnovates]

Dignitaries and Finalists

Confirmed attendees included Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, the Bihar Assembly Speaker, and MP Manoj Tiwari (North East Delhi). [newdelhitimes]

Team Dupahar from the University of Jammu reached the Top 15 and was reported as the only finalist team from J&K. [tribuneindia]

Post-Event Pathway

Following the finale, selected teams entered a ministry-level presentation stage for post-event review and exposure. [indiainnovates]

Media and Social Coverage

• #IndiaInnovates2026 was trending on X (Twitter) on event day. [x]
• Event updates were also posted by Delhi CM via official channels. [newdelhitimes]
• Coverage includes Tribune India, Daily Excelsior, and New Delhi Times. [dailyexcelsior]
• The @hn.india account described it as a historic moment involving 5,000 innovators. [instagram]