ARKFEST 26

ARKFEST 26: Event Listings & Information

Fest Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026

Registration portal:

https://arkfest26.vercel.app/

Venue: SAGE University, Indore.

Kailod Kartal, Indore-Dewas Bypass Road, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452020

Organizers: Powered by Sunstone, SAGE University, Indore (in association with Google Developer Groups)

Overall Prize Pool: ₹80,000+ in cash & prizes, official merchandise, and complimentary DJ Night entry for all winners.

1. CodeSprint

Registration portal:

https://arkfest26.vercel.app/

Event Description:

CodeSprint is a rapid prototyping hackathon where teams tackle real-world problem statements under strict time constraints. Following an initial presentation round, qualifiers undergo an intensive build sprint. The event concludes with live demonstrations and pitch evaluations judged by technical panels.

Prize Pool :

ALL THE WINNERS AND RUNNER UPS GET FREE DJ/CULTURAL NIGHT TICKETS.

1st : ₹7000 + Goodies + Google Certification 

2nd : ₹4000 + Goodies + Google Certification 

3rd : ₹2000 + Goodies + Google Certification

BRIEF :

Category: Technical / Hackathon

Participation: Teams of 1 to 4 members

Venue: M Block

Entry Fee : ₹149 ( 1st Online Round )

Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Build Window: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM; Pitch & Evaluations: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

Key Deadlines: PPT submission starts 5 September 2026 till 25 September 2026;

problem statements for online ppt submission releases on 5th September 2026.

Requirements: Strictly Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).

2. Technical Workshops

Registration portal:

https://arkfest26.vercel.app/

Event Description:

These workshops offer deep-dive technical sessions delivered by industry experts across four critical software domains. Attendees select one dedicated track upon registration to build foundational skills and practical workflows. The four-hour curriculum is divided into two focused classroom slots in specialized project labs.

Prize Pool :

THE BEST PERFORMERS WILL GET FREE TICKETS TO DJ AND CULTURAL NIGHT.

Google powered Certifications to everyone.

BRIEF :

Category: Training & Hands-on Learning

Participation: Individual

Venue: M Block

Entry Fee : ₹149 per member

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Slot 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Slot 2: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Domains: AI/Machine Learning, Marketting,

Game Development, and Cybersecurity.

Certification: Google-branded certificate of participation via Google Developer Groups (GDG).

3. Promptify - prompt battle

Registration portal:

https://arkfest26.vercel.app/

Event Description:

Promptify tests participants' abilities to instruct and direct large language models efficiently to solve creative challenges. The event kicks off with a curated masterclass on prompt architecture led by Google Developer Group experts. It immediately transitions into a timed, multi-stage competitive prompt arena where accuracy, precision, and token efficiency decide the leaderboard.

Prize Pool :

ALL THE WINNERS AND RUNNER UPS GET FREE DJ/CULTURAL NIGHT TICKETS.

1st : ₹3000 + Goodies + Google Certification 

2nd : ₹2000 + Goodies + Google Certification 

3rd : ₹1000 + Goodies + Google Certification

BRIEF :

Category: AI & Prompt Engineering

Participation: Solo entry

Venue: M Block

Entry Fee: ₹149 per member ( Solo )

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Workshop: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM; Live Battle: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

Partner: Powered by Google / GDG

5. BGMI & Free Fire Mobile Championship

Registration portal:

https://arkfest26.vercel.app/

Event Description:

This mobile esports tournament pits mobile gaming squads against each other in custom Battle Royale lobbies for BGMI and Free Fire. Teams battle across multiple drop rounds where cumulative K*ll counts and placement points dictate the finals cut-off. High-ranked teams move into a final showdown streamed live to audience viewing areas.

Prize Pool (per game):

ALL THE WINNERS AND RUNNER UPS GET FREE DJ/CULTURAL NIGHT TICKETS.

1st : ₹7000 + Goodies

2nd : ₹4000 + Goodies

3rd : ₹2000 + Goodies

BRIEF :

Category: Esports (Mobile)

Participation: 4-Player Squads (Choose BGMI or Free Fire)

Venue: M Block

Entry Fee : ₹199 per team ( BGMI & FF ) ( Online Qualifiers )

Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Qualifying Lobbies: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM; Grand Finals: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)

Format: Admin-hosted LAN rooms with live broadcast feeds.

6. Cosmic Cultural Night & DJ

Registration portal:

https://arkfest26.vercel.app/

Event Description:

Cosmic Cultural Night serves as the festival's official closing celebration, featuring live DJ performances, musical showcases, and open floor activities. Daytime festival participants can access the campus open-mic stages, interactive activity booths, and student stalls without separate registration. The evening wraps up following the university's central valedictory ceremony and prize distribution.

Category: Cultural & Entertainment

Participation: Individual / Open Walk-in

Venue: Open Ground (Main Stage)

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Entry Fee: ₹199 (Complimentary for winners of all competitive fest tracks)

ALL OTHER NECESSARY DEATAILS ABOUT ALL ARKFEST26 ARE THERE ON THE WEBSITE.