Confluence Buildathon 2.0

Organised by the IEEE Computer Society PESU Student Branch About the Event: Confluence Buildathon 2026, organised by the IEEE Computer Society PESU Student Branch, is a 10-hour buildathon that brings together student developers to solve practical problems through hands-on building and teamwork. This edition challenges teams to rethink existing software—combine technologies, improve accessibility, modernise legacy systems, protect privacy, boost performance, fix vulnerabilities, or bridge incompatible tools. Participants are free to use AI tools, online resources, open-source libraries, APIs, documentation, templates, pre-existing code, and any other external sources throughout the buildathon. The focus is on how effectively teams build, adapt, integrate, and demonstrate their solutions. Event Details: Event Name: Confluence Buildathon 2026 Organiser: IEEE Computer Society PESU Student Branch Date: 25th October 2026 Time: 8:00 am to 6:30 pm Venue: PES University, Ring Road Campus, Banashankari, Bengaluru Duration: 10 Hours (One-Day Event) Mode: Offline (In-Person) Registration: Register for Confluence Buildathon 2026 using the link below: https://forms.gle/MTqvZtuWSnYFdb9w8       All participants must complete the registration form to confirm their participation. Please ensure that the details provided are accurate. Prize Pool & Rewards: Compete, innovate, and showcase your skills at Confluence Buildathon 2026 for a chance to win exciting cash prizes! Total Prize Pool: ₹30,000 1st Place – ₹15,000 2nd Place – ₹10,000 3rd Place – ₹5,000 Winners will be selected based on innovation, technical implementation, problem-solving, functionality, and overall project presentation. Eligibility & Participation Guidelines: Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised colleges and universities. Students from all academic branches and years of study are eligible. Inter-college teams are allowed. Inter-specialisation and interdisciplinary teams are allowed. Prior buildathon experience is not mandatory. All participants must carry a valid college ID. Teams must comply with the officially specified team-size requirements. Participants must complete registration before the announced deadline. Buildathon Format & Process: Theme: Rethinking Existing Software Participants are encouraged to develop solutions addressing one or more of the following areas: Combining existing technologies to create improved solutions. Enhancing accessibility and user experience. Modernising legacy software and outdated systems. Strengthening privacy and data security. Improving software performance and efficiency. Identifying and fixing vulnerabilities. Integrating incompatible technologies, platforms, or tools. Buildathon Process: Registration: Participants register and form teams according to the participation guidelines. Orientation: Teams receive details about the theme, rules, judging criteria, and submission requirements. Development Phase: Teams work on their projects during the 10-hour buildathon. Submission: Teams submit their projects along with the required documentation and supporting materials. Evaluation: Teams demonstrate their solutions and explain their implementation to the judging panel. Results: Winners are selected based on the evaluation criteria. Project Submission Guidelines:       All participating teams must prepare a project presentation using the official Confluence Buildathon 2026 PPT Template.       Official PPT Template: https://canva.link/f4s3ll5pl6kmcvf Submission Guidelines: Teams must use the provided PPT template for their project presentation. The presentation should clearly explain the problem addressed, proposed solution, technical implementation, and key features. Teams may include relevant diagrams, screenshots, architecture designs, and demonstrations. The completed presentation must be submitted according to the instructions communicated by the organising committee. Teams must adhere to the announced submission deadline. Rules & Regulations: All participants must register through the official registration platform. Each participant may be part of only one team. Teams must follow the officially specified team-size limits. The use of AI tools, including AI coding assistants, generative AI platforms, and automated development tools, is fully permitted without restrictions on the choice of tools. Participants may freely use online resources, open-source repositories, existing codebases, APIs, frameworks, libraries, templates, tutorials, documentation, and other external sources. Pre-existing projects, code, and components may be used, modified, extended, or integrated into the final solution. Teams are encouraged to make meaningful improvements, integrations, or adaptations to the resources they use. Participants must comply with applicable software licenses, intellectual property rights, and platform usage terms. Teams must be transparent about the major external resources and AI tools used in their projects. Teams must be able to explain their project's functionality, technical approach, and implementation during evaluation. Projects must be relevant to the buildathon theme and demonstrate a practical solution. All final submissions must be completed within the specified deadline. Participants must not interfere with, sabotage, or disrupt other teams. Participants must maintain professional conduct and follow the instructions of the organisers and volunteers. The organising committee reserves the right to modify the event schedule, format, or rules if necessary. The decisions of the judges and organising committee will be final and binding. AI & External Resource Usage Policy: There are no restrictions on the use of AI tools or external development resources during the buildathon. Participants are free to use any AI model, coding assistant, development platform, repository, existing software, online resource, or third-party tool to support their projects. The buildathon focuses on innovation, problem-solving, integration, and practical execution rather than restricting the tools used for development. Teams are expected to: Clearly explain their final solution and its functionality. Demonstrate meaningful contributions through development, integration, modification, or implementation. Disclose major AI tools and external resources used. Respect applicable licensing and intellectual property requirements. Using AI or external resources will not, by itself, result in penalties or disqualification. Evaluation Criteria: Innovation & Creativity: Originality of the solution and effectiveness of the improvements introduced. Technical Implementation: Quality of development, integration, and technical execution. Problem-Solving: Relevance and effectiveness of the solution in addressing the identified problem. Functionality & Performance: Reliability, usability, and overall working capabilities of the project. Practical Impact: Real-world usefulness, scalability, and potential impact. Presentation & Demonstration: Clarity of explanation, quality of demonstration, and understanding of the implemented solution. General Instructions: Participants must report to the venue at the communicated reporting time. Teams are expected to bring their own laptops, chargers, and necessary development equipment. Participants must follow all submission deadlines and presentation instructions. Further details regarding team sizes, submission formats, judging procedures, and prizes will be communicated through official event channels. Participants must comply with university regulations and venue guidelines. Note: Registration is mandatory for all participants. Confluence Buildathon 2026 is about building smarter, not restricting how you build. Use the tools you want, explore existing technologies, rethink conventional solutions, and create something impactful in 10 hours!