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CIIES × DIT UNIVERSITY SEP 26–28, 2026
E-SUMMIT
AT DIT
2026.
A three-day gathering at DIT University for students, founders, mentors and ideas ready to be tested.
Register your team See the programmeTHE WORK
Come curious.
Meet your people.
Leave with a next step.
00 / OPPORTUNITIES
More than
an event.
A DIT University gathering shaped around the people, conversations and opportunities that move ideas forward.
Meet Investors
Investors and mentors from the startup ecosystem will be in the room. Bring your sharpest thinking and your roughest prototype.
Showcase Ideas
Pitch sessions, demo tables, and open critique — structured ways to put your work in front of people who can help you improve it.
Compete & Build
Hackathons, ideathons, and challenges with real stakes. Push your limits in a room full of people doing the same thing.
01 / THE PROGRAMME
The E-Summit
programme.
Choose a room, a challenge or a stage—then make the most of your time at DIT University.
01
Seminar
Conversations with Industry
Conversations with people who have made the difficult decisions before you.
02
Ideathon
Idea Pitching
A sprint to find the idea beneath the obvious one and pitch to industry judges.
03
Hackathon
DIT Innovation Hackathon
Flagship 3-day hackathon sprint (Sep 26–28) to build a prototype that earns its place.
04
Model United Nations
DIT MUN
Research hard, speak clearly, negotiate like the room depends on it.
05
Culture
The DIT Showcase
Music, movement, art and performance for the ideas that refuse a slide deck.
06
Social Campaign
Campus Stories
Make the summit impossible to scroll past, with substance behind the signal.
02 / SCHEDULE
Three days
at DIT.
Sep 26–28, 2026. A practical programme of talks, workshops, showcases and competitions.
01Day One26 Sep 2026
09:00Opening Ceremony & KeynoteMain Auditorium
10:30Industry Insights — Seminar TrackSeminar Hall A
12:00Workshop: From Idea to MVPLab Block
14:003-Day Hackathon Kickoff & Check-inInnovation Hub
16:00Social Campaign LaunchOpen Grounds
18:00Networking MixerCampus Lawn
02Day Two27 Sep 2026
09:00Hackathon — Build Sprint (Day 2 Continues)Innovation Hub
10:00Idea Pitching — 1-Day CompetitionSeminar Hall B
12:00MUN — 1-Day Committee SessionsConference Block
14:00Workshop: Design Thinking SprintLab Block
16:00Talent Showcase AuditionsMain Auditorium
19:00Investor Meetup — By InvitationExecutive Lounge
03Day Three28 Sep 2026
09:00Hackathon — Final Presentations & JudgingInnovation Hub
11:00Idea Pitching — Grand FinaleMain Auditorium
13:00MUN — Closing Session & AwardsConference Block
15:00Talent Showcase FinalsMain Auditorium
17:00Closing Ceremony & Prize DistributionMain Auditorium
03 / SPEAKERS & GUESTS
People to
learn from.
Founders, operators, and ecosystem leaders coming to DIT University to share candid trajectories, technical lessons, and venture building.
FEATURED KEYNOTE
01 / STAGE KEYNOTE
Dara Khosrowshahi
CEO, Uber
Keynote Focus
Global mobility, scaling platform operations & leadership in hyper-growth tech ecosystems.
02
Ecosystem Director
Dr. Praveen Kumar
Director & Head of Incubation, CIIES
Session Focus
University incubation, startup seed grants & building campus innovation hubs.
03
Founder Track
Industry Founders Panel
High-Growth Tech Founders & DIT Alumni
Session Focus
From campus prototypes to venture-backed companies: real founder stories.
04
Venture Capital
Venture & Angel Advisory
Early-Stage Tech Investors & Seed Partners
Session Focus
Demystifying term sheets, founder equity breakdown, and pitch deck reviews.
05
Tech & Systems
AI & Engineering Leaders
Principal Systems & Infrastructure Architects
Session Focus
Building high-scale cloud backend infrastructure, AI models, and real-time systems.
04 / HACKATHON
The DIT
Hackathon.
A flagship 3-day build sprint (Sep 26–28) to turn a rough idea into a working prototype. No slides. No hand-waving. Just build.
Enter as a solo developer or assemble a team of up to 6 members. Pick a problem track and ship something that earns its place in the world. Mentors, APIs, and workspace provided across all 3 days.
Register your teamTheme & Format
3-Day Flagship Build Sprint — Sustainable Tech, AI, & Hardware Innovation.
Eligibility & Team Size
Solo entries (1 person) or Teams of 2–6 members. All code built on-site across Sep 26–28.
Timeline
Kickoff 26 Sep 14:00 → 48hr continuous build → Final Demos & Judging 28 Sep 09:00.
Registration
Free entry. Select "Hackathon" on the registration form. Open to all college students & solo builders.
05 / IDEA PITCHING
Ideas worth
backing.
Stand in front of judges, investors, and peers. Defend every assumption. Leave with real feedback.
The Idea Pitching session is a structured competition where students present original startup ideas to a panel of industry experts and investors.
Preliminary rounds on Day 2 narrow the field. Finalists pitch on Day 3 in the Main Auditorium. Prizes include incubation support, mentorship, and seed funding introductions.
- 01
- Submit a one-page concept brief during registration.
- 02
- Shortlisted teams present a 5-minute pitch + 3 min Q&A.
- 03
- Finalists refine based on round-one feedback.
- 04
- Grand finale: 7-minute pitch to the full panel.
06 / THE IDEA
Built at DIT.
Shared widely.
CIIES — the Centre of Innovation, Incubation, Entrepreneurship & Start-up at DIT University — is bringing together students who want more from a college event than a certificate.
E-Summit makes space for builders, founders, artists, debaters and curious operators to meet the work head-on. Come with your team or find your people here. What matters is that you arrive ready to contribute.
- 01
- Bring a question worth pursuing.
- 02
- Make the first version visible.
- 03
- Leave someone else with momentum.
07 / SPONSORS & PARTNERS
In good
company.
Organizations and companies supporting the E-Summit and its mission to fuel student entrepreneurship.
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08 / GALLERY
From the
floor.
Photos and videos from the E-Summit and its activities.
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09 / FAQ
Before you
arrive.
Everything you need to know about registration, eligibility, events, schedule, and participation.
Who can register and can a single person (solo) enter?
Any college student across India can register regardless of branch or year. Yes, solo entries (1 person) are fully allowed across all tracks, including the 3-day Hackathon, Idea Pitching, and MUN. You can compete individually or as a team of up to 6 members.
What are the official dates and event durations?
E-Summit 2026 takes place over three days from September 26 to September 28, 2026 at DIT University, Dehradun. The Hackathon is a flagship 3-day continuous sprint (Sep 26–28). Other events like workshops, pitching rounds, MUN, and seminars are 1-day structured tracks scheduled across the 3 days.
Can I participate in multiple events?
Yes, as long as the events don't overlap in the schedule. You'll select a primary track during registration but can attend open sessions and workshops across tracks.
What should I bring to the 3-day hackathon?
Your laptop, charger, and any hardware you plan to use. Wi-Fi, power, meals, workspace, and mentorship will be provided throughout the 3-day duration (Sep 26–28). All code must be written on-site — no pre-built projects.
How does idea pitching work?
Submit a one-page concept brief when you register. If shortlisted, you'll present a 5-minute pitch followed by Q&A. Finalists pitch on Day 3 (28 Sep). Prizes include incubation support from CIIES and mentor introductions.
Will accommodation be provided?
Accommodation details for outstation participants will be shared upon registration confirmation. DIT University campus facilities will be allocated on a first-come basis.
Can I attend without competing?
Yes. Seminars, workshops, the talent showcase, and networking sessions are open to all registered attendees regardless of competition participation.
Still have a question?
Reach out to the organizing team at CIIES and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Contact us10 / REGISTRATION DESK
Register
your group.
Comprehensive registration desk for E-Summit 2026 (Sep 26–28). Select your participant count to dynamically generate member credentials linked to your official Group ID.
11 / CONTACT US
Talk to
CIIES.
Have questions about the E-Summit, partnerships, or media inquiries? The organizing team is here to help.
Location
CIIES, DIT University
Mussoorie Diversion Road
Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248009
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