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DHANALAKSHMI SRINIVASAN INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY × DONGGUK UNIVERSITY

INTELLATHON
'26

Intelligence for a sustainable, healthy & future-ready world. A global innovation platform bringing students, researchers and makers together across borders.

14–15 October 2026Perambalur, Tamil NaduInternational
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Two universities.
One global challenge.

Jointly organized by Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Research & Technology, Perambalur, India and Dongguk University, South Korea.

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Global collaboration

Built across
borders.

INTELLATHON '26 connects academic ecosystems from India and South Korea while bringing a wider international perspective through participating countries, experts and guests.

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Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Research & Technology
Perambalur, Tamil Nadu, India

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Dongguk University
Seoul, South Korea

Academic leadership

Leadership behind
the innovation.

Meet key academic leaders from Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Research & Technology supporting the academic and institutional ecosystem behind INTELLATHON '26.

Chancellor of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Research & Technology
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Research & Technology

Chancellor

Academic & Institutional Leadership

Dr. K. Elangovan

Dr. K. Elangovan

Registrar

Dr. S. Nandhakumar

Dr. S. Nandhakumar

Controller of Examinations

Dr. K. Velmurugan

Dr. K. Velmurugan

Dean, School of Engineering and Technology

International network

Five flags.
One future.

The event brings together an international collaboration spanning India, South Korea, Morocco, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.

India flagIndiaHost nation
South Korea flagSouth KoreaAcademic partner
Morocco flagMoroccoInternational network
United Kingdom flagUnited KingdomInternational network
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi ArabiaInternational network
Challenge tracks

Build what
matters.

Solve meaningful problems through technology, design, research and rapid prototyping. Choose a direction and turn an idea into something tangible.

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Track one

Computer

Intelligent computing for future challenges — from AI and machine learning to cybersecurity, cloud and smart systems.

AI / MLCybersecurityData & Cloud
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Track two

Healthcare

Build healthier futures with biomedical innovation, digital health, bioinformatics, sensors and precision healthcare.

Digital HealthBiotechSensors
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Track three

Industry 5.0

Human-centric, resilient and sustainable automation through robotics, smart manufacturing, predictive systems and energy efficiency.

RoboticsAutomationSmart Factory
Official event programme

Agenda &
run of show.

A detailed 24-hour programme covering inauguration, team formation, development, mentoring, final demonstrations, jury deliberation and recognition.

Day 01

Opening · Build · Overnight

14 October 2026
TimeProgramme / ActivityParticipants / Responsible Persons
9:30 AM – 9:40 AMPrayer Song (Tamil Thai Valthu)Student / Cultural Team
09:40 AM – 09:45 AMPresidential AddressDean
09:45 AM – 09:50 AMFelicitationRegistrar / PDO
09:50 AM – 10:10 AMChief Guest SpeechChief Guest
10:10 AM – 10:15 AMInauguration Ceremony – Welcome & Acknowledgement with the Virtual Presence of Six Esteemed International GuestsUniversity Officials, International Guests, Jury Members, Organizing Committee & Participants
10:15 AM – 10:30 AMIntroduction to INTELLATHON’26 – Theme, Objectives & Expected OutcomesHackathon Coordinators / Organizing Team
10:30 AM – 10:45 AMAddress by International Guests & Jury MembersInternational Guests / Jury Members
10:45 AM – 11:00 AMHackathon Coordinators / Jury MembersHackathon Coordinators / Jury Members
11:00 AM – 11:15 AMTea Break & RefreshmentAll Participants
11:15 AM – 12:00 PMTeam Introduction & Problem Statement FinalizationStudent Teams / Team Mentors
12:00 PM – 01:30 PMHackathon Development Session – Phase IStudent Teams / Mentors
01:30 PM – 02:00 PMLunch BreakAll Participants
02:00 PM – 03:00 PMHackathon Development Session – Phase IIStudent Teams / Mentors
03:00 PM – 04:00 PMMentoring & Technical InteractionIndustry Experts / International Mentors / Student Teams
03:30 PM – 04:30 PMMentoring & Technical Review – IMentors / Technical Experts / Student Teams
04:30 PM – 06:00 PMTeam Preparation / Networking / BreakStudent Teams / Mentors
06:00 PM – 08:00 PMHackathon Development – Phase IIAll Teams / Mentors
08:00 PM – 09:00 PMDinner BreakAll Participants
09:00 PM – 11:00 PMOvernight Hackathon – Development Phase IIIAll Teams / Mentors
11:00 PM – 11:30 PMMentoring & Technical Review – IIMentors / Technical Experts
11:30 PM – 12:00 AMNight Challenge Checkpoint & Progress ReviewHackathon Coordinators / All Teams
Day 02

Final Development · Demo · Finale

15 October 2026
TimeProgramme / ActivityParticipants / Responsible Persons
12:00 AM – 06:00 AMOvernight Hackathon – Final Development PhaseAll Teams / Mentors
06:00 AM – 07:00 AMRefreshment & BreakAll Participants
07:00 AM – 09:00 AMFinal Development & Prototype IntegrationAll Teams / Technical Mentors
09:00 AM – 09:30 AMBreakfast BreakAll Participants
09:30 AM – 10:30 AMFinal Submission & DocumentationAll Teams / Team Coordinators
11:00 AM – 01:00 PMFinal Project Demonstration & Jury Evaluation – IJury Panel – I / Student Teams
01:00 PM – 01:30 PMFinal Project Demonstration & Jury Evaluation – IIInternational Jury / Technical Experts / Student Teams
01:00 PM – 01:30 PMLunch BreakAll Participants
01:30 PM – 02:00 PMJury Deliberation & Final Results PreparationJury Members / Organizing Committee
02:00 PM – 02:20 PMValedictory CeremonyUniversity Authorities / International Guests / Jury Members / Participants
02:20 PM – 02:40 PMPrize Distribution & RecognitionChief Guests / Jury Members / Winners
02:40 PM – 02:55 PMCertificate DistributionUniversity Officials / All Participants
02:55 PM – 03:00 PMVote of Thanks & Group PhotographOrganizing Committee / All Participants
03:00 PMDeparture & Conclusion of INTELLATHON ’26All Participants

Agenda reproduced from the official INTELLATHON ’26 agenda document. The time entries and responsibilities are retained as provided by the organizing team.

Esteemed jury & guests

Ideas meet
experience.

International academics and industry-facing experts will bring diverse perspectives to the evaluation and mentoring experience.

Dr. Rajesh Ravi

Dr. Rajesh Ravi

International University of Rabat
Morocco

Prof. Young Min Lee

Prof. Young Min Lee

Dongguk University
South Korea

Dr. Sankar Sekar.

Dr. Sankar Sekar

Dongguk University
South Korea

Prof. Sejoon Lee

Prof. Sejoon Lee

Dongguk University
South Korea

Dr. Preethika Immaculate Britto

Dr. Preethika Immaculate Britto

King Faisal University
Saudi Arabia

Er. Beautlin Vinola Eberlien

Er. Beautlin Vinola Eberlien

Hull Royal Infirmary
United Kingdom

Industry partners

Our sponsors &
supporters.

INTELLATHON ’26 is supported by industry partners contributing expertise, technology and encouragement to the next generation of innovators.

Recognition

Turn your
prototype into
impact.

Compete, collaborate and present your solution on an international stage. Showcase your work to academics, experts, mentors and fellow innovators.

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Cash prize worth₹1,00,000Plus recognition, certificates & international exposure
Why participate?

More than
a hackathon.

01 · Global collaboration

Work across cultures

Connect ideas and perspectives from an international academic network.

02 · Expert mentorship

Learn from practitioners

Get feedback and guidance while moving from concept to working prototype.

03 · Industry exposure

Show what you built

Present your solution and gain visibility among academic and industry audiences.

04 · Recognition

Earn your moment

Certificates, awards and a platform to showcase your innovation.

05 · Sustainable impact

Solve real problems

Build technology with human, environmental and future-ready outcomes in mind.

06 · Campus experience

Perambalur, India

Experience an international event hosted at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Research & Technology.

Registration is open

Your idea belongs
on the global stage.

Build boldly. Collaborate globally. Make it matter. Register your team for INTELLATHON '26.

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Venue & University Address

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Research & Technology

Perambalur - 621 212, Tamil Nadu, India · +91 99438 61818 · intellathon@.dsirt@gmail.com

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