AIDEV FEST2026
UPAY PRESENTS AI DEV FEST 2026 is an inter-university AI and technology event organized by the DIU Computer & Programming Club (DIU-CPC) under the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Daffodil International University. AI Dev Fest 2026 features four exciting competitions: 6 October 2026 - Day 1 Prompt Battle Vibe Coding Datathon These three competitions will be held in separate time slots with no overlap, allowing participants to take part in each competition without scheduling conflicts. 7 October 2026 - Day 2 AI Hackathon - Offline Contest The event will also feature technical seminars and hands-on workshops, creating opportunities to learn, compete, innovate, and connect with fellow technology enthusiasts. Daffodil International University (DIU) Prize Pool & Awards: BDT 3.35 Lakh Code | Innovate | Intelligent Future
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UPAY PRESENTS AI DEV FEST 2026 is an inter-university AI and technology event organized by the DIU Computer & Programming Club (DIU-CPC) under the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Daffodil International University. AI Dev Fest 2026 features four exciting competitions: 6 October 2026 - Day 1 Prompt Battle Vibe Coding Datathon These three competitions will be held in separate time slots with no overlap, allowing participants to take part in each competition without scheduling conflicts. 7 October 2026 - Day 2 AI Hackathon - Offline Contest The event will also feature technical seminars and hands-on workshops, creating opportunities to learn, compete, innovate, and connect with fellow technology enthusiasts. Daffodil International University (DIU) Prize Pool & Awards: BDT 3.35 Lakh Code | Innovate | Intelligent Future
October 6, 2026 – October 7, 2026
Daffodil International University, Daffodil smart city, Savar, Dhaka
2 days
Computer and Programming Club (CPC) · Department of Computer Science and Engineering · Daffodil International University.
Major competitions
Four flagship contests. Pick your battlefield.
67 Connected Universities
Join 1650 students and developers from 67 academic institutions who have officially registered in this Website
- Daffodil International University1183 Participants
- American International University-Bangladesh58 Participants
- Jahangirnagar University46 Participants
- Shahjalal University of Science and Technology26 Participants
- University of Dhaka24 Participants
- East West University21 Participants
- United International University21 Participants
- BRAC University17 Participants
- Islamic University of Technology15 Participants
- Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology12 Participants
Connected Universities
Join 1650 students from top institutions across the nation who have registered for AI Dev Fest.
67 academic institutions are currently connected to the network.
What's on
Keynotes, hands-on workshops, research papers, and competition milestones across the festival timeline.
FDE 101: A Detailed Roadmap to Forward Deployed Engineering
Featured voices & visionaries
Leading researchers, AI founders, and engineers sharing breakthrough insights and live keynotes.
Sumit Saha
Software Engineer & Programming Educator Founder of Learn with Sumit (LWS) Founder of LogicBase Labs Co-founder of Analyzen
Workshops & seminars
Hands-on technical labs, prompt engineering masterclasses, and research seminars led by industry pioneers.
Builders · Researchers
Creators · Innovators
Endless possibilities — on one campus, over two days.
Builders
Building LLMs, autonomous agents, and production apps in 36-hour hackathons.
Researchers
Presenting cutting-edge AI research, benchmarks, and ethical frameworks.
Creators
Crafting multimodal experiences, generative art, and human-AI interfaces.
Innovators
Scaling AI startups, enterprise deployment, and real-world domain solutions.
Backed by industry
Organizations powering AI Dev Fest 2026 — advancing open-source research, sponsoring hackathon prize pools, and recruiting top engineering talent.
Partner with AI Dev Fest 2026
Position your brand in front of 1,000+ AI engineers, researchers, and startup founders. Host custom hackathon challenges, deliver keynote talks, and recruit top talent.
12 sponsorship packages available — from Title Sponsor to Kit, T-User, Bag and Food partners.
Daffodil International University
Daffodil smart city, Savar, Dhaka
Festival in pictures
Keynotes, hackathon ship nights, prompt battles, and award ceremonies captured live.
Photography coming soon
Live festival coverage and official photo highlights will be published here during the event.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about event eligibility, hackathon rules, team formation, and venue access.
What competitions will be featured?
The festival will feature four major competitions: AI Hackathon, Prompt Battle, Vibe Coding Competition, and Datathon.
Who can participate in AI Dev Fest 2026?
The event brings together students, developers, researchers, startups, industry professionals, and tech enthusiasts, including participants from universities across Bangladesh.
Can judges check my code or AI usage?
Yes. Depending on the competition, participants may be asked to show their screen, device, prompt history, code, notebook, repository, or other relevant work. Judges may also inspect source code, dependencies, prompt history, and working demonstrations
Will registered participants receive certificates and kits?
Yes. Each registered participant will receive a kit containing a Bag, T-Shirt, ID Card, Notepad, Pen, and Certificate. Winners will receive crests and souvenir
What happens if I violate the competition rules?
Depending on the seriousness of the violation, a participant or team may receive a warning, score penalty, submission rejection, or disqualification.
What is AI Dev Fest 2026?
AI Dev Fest 2026 is a two-day national AI and technology festival organized by the DIU Computer & Programming Club (DIU-CPC) under the Department of CSE, Daffodil International University.
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Our support team and event organizers are happy to assist you with registration or logistics.
Ready to build the future?
Join hundreds of builders, competitors and creators at AI Dev Fest 2026.