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NexusFest 2026 - The Biggest Tech Event & Hackathon in Mangalore

About NexusFest

Where Deep Tech Meets Radical Execution

NexusFest is not your typical weekend toy hackathon. It is Mangalore's premier 24-hour crucible where visionary programmers, researchers, and designers assemble to tackle high-stakes real-world challenges across artificial intelligence, zero-knowledge systems, and decentralized finance.

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₹50,000+Prize Pool
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300+Hackers
Startup Pitch Yakshagana ChariotPitch Deck Box
Startup Pitch Kambala CartAccelerator Box

EXPLORE NEXUS FEST

HACK • LEARN • BUILD • EXPERIENCE MANGALORE

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TEAMRULES&
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RULEBOOK →
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GOODIESWHAT YOU GET

Excited for goodies

Every participant gets something special to take home.

A collection of event goodies

Winners exclusive goodies

Winning teams receive exclusive AWS merchandise and prizes.

Winners receiving exclusive goodies from AWS

EVENT

TIMELINE

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08:30 AM

Reporting Time

CEREMONY & KEYNOTE

Check-in and team assembly.

10:00 AM

Hackathon Starts

HACKING SPRINT

24-hour coding sprint begins.

01:00 PM

Lunch Break

MEALS & FUEL

Lunch and networking.

04:30 PM

Mentoring Session 1

MENTORSHIP CLINIC

Early in the race (no points).

06:00 PM

Tea Break

MEALS & FUEL

Refreshments.

09:00 PM

Mentoring Session 2

MENTORSHIP CLINIC

Late night mentoring (carries points).

The Arena:

Engineered for high-intensity building. High-speed gigabit uplinks, silent rest pods, 24/7 chef catering, and specialized hardware testing labs.

Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, Mangaluru
■Hybrid (In-Person + Global Online Track)

SRINIVAS INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY

Valachil, Mangaluru, Karnataka
RAIL CONNECTIVITYMangaluru Junction / Central
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AIRPORT CONNECTIVITYMangaluru International Airport
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VEHICLE PARKINGOn-Campus Parking Available
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Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil, Mangaluru

NEXUSFEST FAQ

NEXUSFEST FIELD NOTES

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How do I join the build, and can I bring my own idea?

NEXUSFEST FIELD NOTES

Hit any 'Apply / Join Hackathon' button to open our official Google Form. Choose one of the curated tracks or select 'Open Problem Statement' to submit your own problem synopsis.

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