Archive · 18 Sep 2026
UEM Kolkata’s DriveBlaze 2026 to Host National Student Technology Showcase
The University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, is organizing a large technology event called DriveBlaze 2026.
It will happen on September 19 and 20 at the university’s Newtown campus.
Students and technology enthusiasts from across India are expected to join.
One main activity is HackSynthesis 3.0, a 30-hour competition where participants build technology solutions.
More than 2,500 people registered for the hackathon.
Only 40 selected participants will present their ideas in the final competition.
The wider event will include activities about artificial intelligence, coding, software and web development.
Technology professionals will also attend to support and engage with the participants.
DriveBlaze 2026 will take place at UEM Kolkata’s Newtown campus from September 19 to 20.
The event’s 30-hour HackSynthesis 3.0 hackathon has received more than 2,500 registrations nationwide.
After selection, 40 top-performing participants will present their solutions in the hackathon.
More than 500 participants are expected across competitions covering artificial intelligence, coding, software and web development.
Industry professionals from organizations including GeeksforGeeks, Red Hat, Capgemini and Mind Webs Ventures are expected to attend.
- Who
- The University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata, is organizing the event for students and technology enthusiasts, with industry professionals expected to participate.
- What
- DriveBlaze 2026 is a two-day technology magazine-cum-event showcase featuring HackSynthesis 3.0 and several technical competitions and sessions.
- When
- September 19 to 20, 2026; the programme is scheduled to run from 9 AM on September 19 until 6 PM on September 20.
- Where
- The Newtown campus of the University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata.
- Why
- The event aims to give students a platform to demonstrate technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities and innovative ideas.
- Organizer
- University of Engineering and Management, Kolkata
- Event dates
- September 19–20, 2026
- Venue
- UEM Kolkata’s Newtown campus
- Expected participation
- More than 500 participants
- Main hackathon
- HackSynthesis 3.0, a 30-hour competition
- Hackathon registrations
- More than 2,500 registrations from across India
- Hackathon finalists
- 40 selected participants will present their solutions
- Opening ceremony
- Scheduled for 9 AM to 10 AM on September 19