IIT Gandhinagar to Host 17th Edition of Amalthea ’26 on October 31 and November 1

~IIT Gandhinagar will host the 17th edition of Amalthea ’26 on October 31 and November 1, featuring technology exhibitions, defence and auto expos, competitions, hackathons and EDM Night.
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Oct 29 (VNI): The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is set to host the 17th edition of its student-led annual technical summit, Amalthea ’26, on October 31 and November 1, 2026. Based on the theme ‘Strands of Eternity’, this year’s summit will bring together technology, innovation and interdisciplinary problem-solving through exhibitions, expert discussions, national-level competitions, hackathons and live entertainment.
The Tech Expo, one of the major attractions of Amalthea ’26, will showcase innovative technologies and research developments from startups, research laboratories and leading technology organisations. Participating exhibitors include the Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), IITGN’s Robotics Lab, Kapidhwaj AI, HP and ATSN AI, among others. The Military Expo will offer visitors an opportunity to explore drones and advanced defence technologies, while the Auto Expo will display vintage and classic automobiles alongside modern vehicles, including Land Rover, Morris Minor, Ford Roadster, Ford Mustang, BMW M2 and Mercedes-Benz models.
An Open Day on October 31 will provide students, researchers and startups with a platform to showcase their innovations and interact with visitors. The exhibits will cover diverse areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, maritime engineering, smart chemical sensing and power electronics. A Conclave and Symposium, scheduled for October 31 from 2 pm onwards, will bring together representatives from government, industry and research institutions to discuss emerging technologies and management challenges. The speakers will include Neha Kumari, IAS, Director of the Gujarat State Electronics Mission; Dr Vinay Sharma, Principal Engineer at Tata Electronics; H. S. Jatana of the Semiconductor Laboratory, Chandigarh, along with representatives from technology startups and industry.
The summit will also feature several national-level competitions promoting practical learning, creativity and technological innovation. The Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition, scheduled on both days from 10:30 am to 5 pm, will witness participation from more than 100 teams representing Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Other major attractions will include Brainwiz, a science olympiad for students of Classes 8 to 12; an engineering challenge on low-latency trading systems; business and urban-planning hackathons; and competitions covering robotics, aerodynamics, electronics and sustainable energy.
Amalthea ’26 will conclude its second day with ‘The Shunya’, the summit’s EDM Night, featuring a live performance by Ajitanshu Kumar, followed by DJ Rihya. The EDM Night was introduced at Amalthea ’25 and attracted more than 2,500 attendees. Organised entirely by students of IIT Gandhinagar, Amalthea has emerged as a platform for young innovators to explore emerging technologies, engage with industry and research professionals, and apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. VNI NEWS, IIT Gandhinagar Amalthea 2026, Amalthea 17th Edition, IITGN Technical Summit, Amalthea Tech Expo, IIT Gandhinagar Events, VNI NEWS, IIT Gandhinagar, IITGN, Amalthea 2026, Amalthea 17th Edition, Strands of Eternity, Tech Expo, Military Expo, Auto Expo, Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition, Gujarat State Electronics Mission, Technology Summit, Gandhinagar Events, VNINews, VNINews.com