Hack to the Future 2.0
Registrations Open
14 OCT—15 OCT 2026|24 HRS

A 24-hour national-level hackathon where bold ideas meet real code. Build, break, and ship something that matters — under one neon-lit roof, against the clock.

Easwari Engineering College
Teams of 3 – 4
₹15k+ Prizes

About the Hackathon

Hack the Future 2.0 is Kratos'26's flagship 24-hour hackathon, hosted by the Department of CSE at Easwari Engineering College. Student innovators from across the country form teams, pick a problem statement, and build a working prototype from scratch.

Build Fast, Build Real

Take an idea from a blank repo to a working demo in 24 hours, with mentors on hand.

Learn from the Best

Workshops and mentor rounds from engineers working on AI, fintech, and product at scale.

Real Prizes

Cash prizes, certificates, internship referrals, and incubation support for standout builds.

Problem Statements

Four challenges. Build something that works.

PS 01Problem brief

Dynamic Generation of Context-Aware Content and Media

Transform a user-defined subject into structured content and supporting multimedia—with human review and refinement.

PS 02Problem brief

Context-Aware Conversational Processing and Personalized Voice

Text or speech in, contextual AI response, human review, then personalized voice output—not a generic synthetic voice.

PS 03Problem brief

Post-Visit Follow-Up Agent

After the visit: explain the prescription simply, auto-schedule follow-up calls, check adherence, summarize, and alert the clinic—without diagnosing or changing care.

PS 04Problem brief

Career Path Graph and Guidance Bot

Turn career stories into an interactive path graph; answer student goals with cited paths from the graph—never invented routes.

Event Timeline

14th ΓÇô 15th October 2026

14 Oct 202608:00 AM

Registration & Check-in

Teams arrive, verify registration, and collect their kits.

14 Oct 202610:00 AM

Inauguration & PS Reveal

Opening ceremony and problem statements are revealed.

14 Oct 202611:00 AM

Hacking Begins

The 24-hour build window officially starts.

14 Oct 202609:00 PM

Mentor Round 1

Teams receive a progress check and technical guidance.

15 Oct 202608:00 AM

Mentor Round 2

Final mentoring and polish before submissions close.

15 Oct 202611:00 AM

Submissions Close

Code freeze. Teams prepare their final demonstrations.

15 Oct 202612:00 PM

Final Judging

Shortlisted teams present their projects to the judges.

15 Oct 202603:00 PM

Closing Ceremony

Winners are announced and prizes are distributed.

Prizes & Rewards

Total prize pool worth ₹15k+

WINNER
₹10,000

+ Certificates & Internship Referrals

RUNNER-UP
₹5,000

+ Certificates & Goodies

2ND RUNNER-UP
Swag & Surprises

+ Certificates

Presentation Template

PPT Template

Use the official Hack to the Future 2.0 template as a reference while preparing your team's presentation for the PPT screening.

Download the template, fill in your team's details and solution, and keep it ready for submission when organizers share instructions.

Download Template ↓

Rules & Regulations

  • 01Teams of 3–4 members. Cross-college teams allowed.
  • 02All code must be written during the 24-hour window. No pre-built submissions.
  • 03Public APIs, libraries, and boilerplate templates are allowed.
  • 04Plagiarism or copying leads to immediate disqualification.
  • 05Submit project + demo video before the deadline.
  • 06Judging panel decisions are final and binding.
  • 07Carry a valid college ID and registration confirmation.
  • 08Misconduct or disruption → disqualification without refund.

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FAQs

1. Can we participate as a team?

Yes, a team can have 3-4 members.

2. Are Inter College teams allowed?

Yes, Inter College teams are allowed and encouraged.

3. Who can participate?

Any student pursuing UG in Engineering is eligible to apply.

4. How long is the Hackathon?

Hack to the Future is a 24-hour hackathon, live on October 14th, 8am to October 15th, 8am.

5. Is this an online hackathon?

No, only the ppt shortlisting will be done via online. The finals will be held offline.

6. Where will the finals be conducted?

The finals will be conducted offline at SRM Easwari Engineering College Chennai on October 14th, 8am to October 15th 8am.

7. Will accommodation be provided?

Yes, accommodation will be provided. Food and refreshments will be provided for participants who are required to pay a minimal fee.

Venue & Location

Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram, Chennai — Dept. of CSE.

Easwari Engineering College

Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, Chennai, TN 600089

Dates: 14 – 15 Oct 2026
Duration: 24 Hours
Reporting: 8:00 AM, Day 1

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