We proudly inaugurate Hack Malenadu 2026, a program of innovation, collaboration, and code. The next two days, April 17 & 18, 2026, are dedicated to creativity, ideation, and building impactful solutions.

With 2356 registrations, 729 teams, 415 idea submissions, 150 teams selected from 60 Engineering Colleges across India, and 600 participants, the event brings together some of the brightest minds.

Hack Malenadu 2026 was inaugurated with the traditional lighting of the lamp by esteemed dignitaries—Mr. Prasanth Patel, AI Lead,

TCS; Mr.Pramod Kumar, Founder, Jnanik AI, Mr.Varun U, CEO & Founder, Zysk Technologies, and Mr. Manvir, Head – Business, HackCulture—in the presence of Dr.Nagaraja R, Registrar, PES Trust, Dr.Swamy D R, Principal, PESITM, Dr.Sekar Rajan, Vice Principal, PESITM, and Dr.Arjun U, HOD& Professor, Computer Engineering, PESITM.

During the program, PES Institute of Technology and Management signed an MoU with Jnanik AI to foster collaboration and create new opportunities for students.

Our knowledge partners include Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Jnanik AI, and Magure. Our sponsor partners are Bizotic, Jansi Automotive, Spherebox, Hardik Herbals, and Shahi Exports. Our technology partners include HackCulture, Zysk Technologies, TestMySkills, and The 404 Society.