ZION 2026

Palimpsest — Rewrite the Future —

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ABOUT

ZION

Where Innovation Meets Celebration. ZION is not just a fest; it's a movement. From cutting-edge technical competitions to breathtaking cultural performances, we bring together the brightest minds and most talented artists.

This Year's Theme

PALIMPSEST

Celebrates the layers of stories, experiences, and memories that make ZION what it is — a canvas that keeps evolving with each passing year.

14
Events
1833+
Participants
2L
Prize Pool
3
Days of Fun

Technical Events

Hackathons, coding competitions, robotics, and more.

Cultural Events

Dance, music, drama, and fashion shows.

Sports Events

Cricket, football, basketball, and esports tournaments.

Exciting Competitions

Featured Events

Something for everyone. From coding challenges to dance battles, find your passion and showcase your talent.

Hackathon
Technical

Codin relay

24-hour coding marathon

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Hackathon

Hackathon

Build innovative solutions to real-world problems. Teams of 3-4 members.

Date March 15
Time 10:00 AM
Venue Tech Block
Prize Pool ₹50,000
Battle of Bands
Cultural

Battle of Bands

Rock the stage

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Battle of Bands

Battle of Bands

Showcase your musical talent. Original compositions preferred.

Date March 16
Time 6:00 PM
Venue Main Ground
Prize Pool ₹30,000
E-Sports
Gaming

E-Sports

BGMI & Valorant

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E-Sports

E-Sports

Compete in popular esports titles. Solo and team categories.

Date March 15-17
Time All Day
Venue Gaming Arena
Prize Pool ₹25,000
Tech Talks
Technical

Tech Talks

Learn from experts

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Tech Talks

Tech Talks

Industry leaders share insights on AI, ML, and emerging technologies.

Date March 16
Time 2:00 PM
Venue Auditorium
Prize Pool Certificate
Fashion Show
Cultural

Fashion Show

Walk the ramp

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Fashion Show

Fashion Show

Theme-based fashion showcase. Individual and group entries.

Date March 17
Time 7:00 PM
Venue Main Stage
Prize Pool ₹20,000
Robo Wars
Technical

Robo Wars

Battle of bots

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Robo Wars

Robo Wars

Build and battle your robots. Weight categories apply.

Date March 16
Time 11:00 AM
Venue Robotics Lab
Prize Pool ₹35,000
Hash-It-Out
Technical

Hash-It-Out

7-Hours of Vibe Coding

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Hash-It-Out

Hash-It-Out

Showcase your technical Skills. Vibe Coding.

Date March 16
Time 8:00 PM
Venue Classroom
Prize Pool ₹30,000
Plan Your Experience

Event Schedule

Three days of non-stop excitement. Plan your ZION experience.

9:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Main Auditorium

Main
10:30 AM

Hackathon Kickoff

Tech Block

Technical
12:00 PM

Robo Wars Round 1

Robotics Lab

Technical
2:00 PM

Workshop: AI & ML

Lab 101

Workshop
4:00 PM

E-Sports Qualifiers

Gaming Arena

Gaming
7:00 PM

Cultural Night

Open Stage

Cultural
9:00 AM

Tech Talks

Auditorium

Technical
11:00 AM

Robo Wars Finals

Robotics Lab

Technical
2:00 PM

Battle of Bands

Main Ground

Cultural
6:00 PM

E-Sports Finals

Gaming Arena

Gaming
10:00 AM

Hackathon Presentations

Tech Block

Technical
2:00 PM

Fashion Show

Main Stage

Cultural
5:00 PM

Prize Distribution

Main Auditorium

Main
7:00 PM

Closing Ceremony

Main Auditorium

Main
The Dream Team

Meet Our Team

The passionate individuals behind ZION 2026 who work tirelessly to make this event unforgettable.

Arjun Sharma
Technical

Arjun Sharma

Technical Head

Computer Engineering

Final Year

Priya Patel
Management

Priya Patel

Event Coordinator

Information Technology

Final Year

Rahul Verma
Technical

Rahul Verma

Robotics Lead

Electronics Engineering

Third Year

Sneha Gupta
Creative

Sneha Gupta

Design Lead

Computer Engineering

Final Year

Vikram Rao
Sports

Vikram Rao

Sports Coordinator

Mechanical Engineering

Third Year

Ananya Desai
Cultural

Ananya Desai

Cultural Head

Civil Engineering

Second Year

Karan Malhotra
Technical

Karan Malhotra

Web Development Lead

Computer Engineering

Final Year

Meera Iyer
Management

Meera Iyer

Marketing Head

Electronics & Telecommunication

Third Year

50+
Team Members
5
Departments
6
Months Planning
100%
Dedication
Our Partners

Our Sponsors

Proudly supported by industry leaders who believe in fostering innovation and creativity.

TechCorp Industries InnovateLabs CloudNine Systems DataFlow Analytics CyberShield Security CodeCraft Studios FutureTech Solutions DevOps Masters
Contact

Get in touch with us

Z

Institute

Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Technology, Pimpri, Pune

Email

zion.dit@dypvp.edu.in

Location

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