Tech Horizon 2.0: Innovate. Compete. Conquer. Event Overview: National Level Hackathon | 9 th &10 th October 2026, Round Timings 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (Autonomous), Hyderabad Organized by:Department Of CSE(Cyber Security) & CSE(Data Science) Under IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society (GNITC Student Branch Chapter) Duration: 24-Hour Hackathon Max Teams: 300–500 (First Come, First Serve) IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS Registrations for Tech Horizon 2.0 – National Level Hackathon will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis . Participants/teams who complete the payment first will secure their slot for the event. Please note that the maximum limit is 500 teams only . Once the 500-team registration limit is reached, the payment page will automatically be marked as Sold Out , and no further registrations will be accepted. All teams whose payment is successfully confirmed will be invited to participate in the Hackathon Round . There will be no shortlisting based on PPT submission for paid and confirmed registrations. The PPT/idea submission is required only for event documentation, evaluation preparation, and smooth coordination of the hackathon process. Participants are advised to complete their registration and payment as early as possible to avoid missing their slot. Slot confirmation will be based only on successful payment completion. Register & Complete Payment: KonfHub Registration Page Important Note: Participants who have already paid and booked their slot have the option to stay in the assigned venue and work on further rounds. Participants who choose not to stay in the venue arranged by the organizers may make their own accommodation arrangements outside the college at their own discretion and expense. The organizers and Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (GNITC) shall not be responsible for any accommodation, travel, or related expenses, nor for any incidents, accidents, losses, or actions occurring outside the college campus before, during, or after the event. About The Event: TECH HORIZON 2.0 is a national-level innovation hackathon designed to bring together developers, innovators, and problem-solvers from across the country to tackle real-world challenges using cutting-edge technologies. Participants will: Identify impactful real-world problems Design innovative and scalable solutions Build functional prototypes Present ideas to industry experts and judges This hackathon serves as a platform to transform ideas into real innovations across multiple domains. Key Highlights: Exciting Cash Prize Pool Participation Certificates for all Recognition at a National Level Selected projects featured in TECH HORIZON Souvenir Networking with innovators & mentors Optional Hyderabad sightseeing experience Hackathon Themes: Health & Biotech Security & Surveillance E-Commerce Clean & Green Technology Generative AI Smart Automation Blockchain & Cryptography Game Development Circuit Design Embedded System Next Gen Communication Sustainable Development Open Innovation (Any real-world problem) Team Details: Team Size: 3 – 6 Members Eligibility: UG / PG / Students Multiple teams per college allowed Important Dates: Early Bird Deadline: 15th September 2026 Final Registration Deadline: 30th September 2026 Idea Submission Deadline: 30th September 2026 Hackathon Dates: October 2026 (24 Hours) Registration Fees: Early Bird: IEEE Members: ₹300 (Per Participant) Non-IEEE Members: ₹350 (Per Participant) Late Registration: IEEE Members: ₹499 (Per Participant) Non-IEEE Members: ₹559 (Per Participant) Prize Pool: Winner: ₹1,25,000 Runner-up: ₹50,000 Third Place: ₹25,000 Domain Excellence: ₹13,000 (₹1,000 per each domain) Consolation prizes for each theme Hackathon Flow: Registration & Theme Selection Idea Submission Prototype Development (24 Hours) Final Presentation & Evaluation Evaluation Criteria: Innovation & Creativity Problem Relevance Technical Implementation Prototype Quality Presentation & Clarity Real-world Impact Guidelines: Original ideas only (strictly no plagiarism) Teams must adhere to selected theme Timely submissions are mandatory Judges’ decision will be final Additional Benefits: Participation Certificates for all and multiple goodies and more exciting perks National-level exposure Industry recognition opportunities Quick Access: Register & Complete Payment: KonfHub Registration Page Registration Process: Click on the registration link below Fill in your team details Complete the payment securely via KonfHub Receive confirmation on your registered email Register & Pay Here: TECH HORIZON 2.0 Registration