TECH CARNIVAL 2026

Date
March 27, 2026 Posted By
ZealPoly
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Introduction

Tech Carnival 2026 was a premier two-day state-level technical event organized by the Department of Computer Engineering at Zeal Polytechnic, Pune. The event served as a dynamic platform for students from various technical institutes to showcase their innovation, problem-solving abilities, and technical expertise. By combining competitive events with collaborative learning, the carnival successfully bridged the gap between academic theory and real-world application.

Inauguration Ceremony

The Tech Carnival 2026 commenced with a grand inauguration ceremony held at the CSMA Hall. The event was graced by esteemed industry leaders:

  1. Chief Guest: Mr. Bapu Arkas (CEO of Pro Azure, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker)
  2. Guests of Honour:
    1. Mr. Ravindra Shinde
    2. Mr. Vishal Gosavi (CEO & Founder of Setup Solutions)
    3. Mr. Gorakh Bangar (Maharashtra Informatics)
    4. Mrs. Shubhangi Shinde (CEO of Codezone IT Solutions)

The ceremony began with the traditional lighting of the lamp, symbolizing the enlightenment of knowledge.

Mr. Bapu Arkas delivered an inspiring keynote address encouraging students to adopt a startup mindset and solve real-world problems through technology.

Mr. Vishal Gosavi and Mrs. Shubhangi Shinde shared valuable insights into the evolving IT industry, emphasizing the importance of practical skills and innovation. The presence of all Heads of Departments (HoDs) added dignity to the event and warmly welcomed participants from various institutes.

The inauguration successfully set the tone for the event, inspiring students to engage in innovation and technical excellence.

Competition Details

1. Smart System Hackathon – TechSprint (10:00 AM)

A one-day innovation-driven competition where students developed intelligent systems using technologies like AI, IoT, software, and hardware.

Objectives:

  1. Problem-solving mindset
  2. Practical implementation
  3. Innovation & system thinking
  4. Team collaboration

Winners:

  • 🥇 First: Pradnesh Gawade, Harish Pudake, Chaitanya Sawant (ZCOER – AIML)
  • 🥈 Second: Parth Shinde, Vedant Sonawane, Eshaan, Aditya Pundlik (ZCOER – AIML)
  • 🥉 Third: Chaitanya Kulkarni, Aditi Jadhav, Vaibhavi Pandit, Shravan Hadake (GPP, Pune)

2. Web Design Challenge – Pixel to Portal (10:00 AM)

Participants designed creative, responsive, and user-friendly websites.

Focus Areas:

  1. Creativity & Innovation
  2. UI/UX Design
  3. Front-End Development
  4. Problem-solving

Winners:

  • 🥇 First: Sneha Swami (ZCOER – IT)
  • 🥈 Second: Samatha Sutar (ZCOER – IT)
  • 🥉 Third: Sumit Kale (Zeal Polytechnic)

3. Poster Presentation – TechVision (11:00 AM)

Focused on presenting emerging technologies through creative posters.

Winners:

  • 🥇 First: Shubham Taksal (AISSMS)
  • 🥈 Second: Akshit Pawar (Zeal Polytechnic)
  • 🥉 Third: Apurva Jate (Zeal Polytechnic)

4. TechFlix – Short Film (11:00 AM)

A creative competition where participants showcased storytelling through films or animations.

Objectives:

  1. Creative expression
  2. Social awareness
  3. Teamwork & communication

Winners:

  • 🥇 First: Shrikrishna Shinde, Sumit Shitole, Ravi Jagtap (Bharati Vidyapeeth)
  • 🥈 Second: Akshit Pawar, Mahesh Biradar (Zeal Polytechnic)

5. Debugging Challenge – Find & Fix (11:00 AM)

Participants identified and corrected programming errors within a limited time.

Winners:

  • 🥇 First: Sakhi Tapare (Zeal Polytechnic)
  • 🥈 Second: Prithviraj Sarde, Atharva Sanas (Zeal Polytechnic)

6. Solve for Society – Tech Ideathon (2:00 PM)

An idea-based competition focusing on solving real-world social problems using technology.

Objectives:

  1. Social awareness
  2. Innovation
  3. Analytical thinking
  4. Presentation skills

Winners:

  • 🥇 First: Khushali Mistry, Chaitrali Raykar, Chaitanya Renuse, Riya Shedage, Akshara Yadav (AISSMS, Pune)
  • 🥈 Second: Rituja Bardapure, Shravani Wagh, Anam Kazi (JSPM)

Objectives of the Event

  1. To provide a state-level platform for showcasing technical talent
  2. To promote healthy competition and networking
  3. To enhance soft skills like communication, teamwork, and time management
  4. To encourage innovative and out-of-the-box thinking

Outcomes

  1. Skill Enhancement: Participants improved skills in coding, UI/UX, and emerging technologies
  2. Industry Readiness: Real-world simulations through hackathons and ideathons
  3. Collaboration: Interaction among students from multiple institutes
  4. Confidence Building: Recognition boosted morale and technical confidence

Conclusion

Tech Carnival 2026 was a grand success, bringing together innovation, creativity, and technical excellence under one platform. The event not only enhanced students’ practical knowledge but also prepared them for real-world challenges. It successfully fostered a spirit of collaboration, learning, and innovation among aspiring engineers.