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Odia AI Events
Conferences, workshops, hackathons, and talks from the Odia AI ecosystem — past and upcoming. Sourced from odishaai.org, odiagenai.org, tfugbbsr.in, and GDG Bhubaneswar.
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Past Events
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June
Build with AI Bhubaneswar 2026: Be Future Ready
A hands-on community-driven AI experience organized by GDG Bhubaneswar and GDG Cloud Bhubaneswar. Participants explore Gemini, Gemma, Vertex AI, and Agentic AI through technical sessions, live demonstrations, and networking with Google Developer Experts.
INDIA RUNS
India's most open hackathon with a ₹50 Lakh+ prize pool, in collaboration with GDG On Campus CVRGU. Open to anyone — any city, any stream, any background — with 3 tracks to build what next India runs on.
Understanding Linear Regression: The Foundation of Predictive Modeling
A beginner-friendly virtual session by GDGoC NIT Rourkela introducing linear regression fundamentals — covering OLS, gradient descent, and different regression types through intuitive explanations and practical examples — designed as a starting point for students curious about AI, data science, and machine learning.
May
AI Bootcamp – Explore the Future of Artificial Intelligence
A beginner-friendly in-person AI bootcamp by GDGoC CVR University covering AI fundamentals, real-world applications, and industry trends through expert-led sessions and interactive hands-on activities.
Agent Forge — Build with Google ADK
A 3-hour hands-on AI Agent building competition by GDGoC NIST Berhampur. Participants use Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK) and Gemini to build a working AI agent from scratch — solo. Open to all branches and years; winners receive special Google swags.
Decode the Tech
A fast-paced technical trivia competition by GDGoC ITER SOA, testing participants on technical fundamentals, emoji cryptography, and cognitive agility through three elimination rounds. The competition platform was built entirely in-house by the GDG ITER core team.
April
Automate Your Meta Account Using Langchain and RAG
A technical workshop by GDGoC NIT Rourkela on building automation pipelines for Meta platforms using LangChain and Retrieval-Augmented Generation — combining LLM orchestration with social media APIs.
HackForge 2.0
A 24-hour hackathon by GDG Bhubaneswar designed for developers to tackle real-world problems, collaborate with peers, and ship meaningful code. Features mentorship from the developer community, hands-on challenges, and prizes.
MayaVyuh: The Prompt War
A hands-on prompt engineering competition by GDGoC ITER SOA where 2-member teams used Gemini and AI platforms to recreate detailed target images using only text prompts and iterative refinement in a relay format.
AI Treasure Hunt
GDGoC ITER SOA's flagship fun event combining campus exploration, riddles, and team challenges with over 500 registered teams. Featured checkpoint-based gameplay across campus landmarks with a technical MCQ bonus round.
Ship Your Project: From Localhost to Production
A deployment-focused workshop by GDGoC NIT Rourkela covering containerization, CI/CD, cloud hosting, and domain setup — guiding participants through the full pipeline of taking a project live.
March
Explore AWS S3 Basics
A hands-on workshop by GDGoC NIT Rourkela introducing Amazon S3 — covering bucket creation, object storage, access control, and practical use cases for developers.
Solution Challenge 2026
An AI-powered innovation hackathon by GDGoC CVR University (PromptWars) where participants design and build impactful solutions using Google technologies — AI/ML, Google Cloud, Flutter, and Firebase.
Build with AI: Intro Solution Challenge
An introductory session by GDGoC VSSUT Burla on the Google Solution Challenge, guiding participants through problem identification, solution design, and building impactful projects using Google technologies.
January
ATLAS – GDG NIST On Campus Hackathon: Final Evaluation
The concluding virtual phase of the ATLAS hackathon at GDGoC NIST Berhampur. Shortlisted teams presented and demoed their solutions to an evaluation panel, judged on innovation, technical implementation, scalability, real-world impact, and presentation clarity.
ATLAS – Final Results & Top 3 Winner Announcement
The official closing session of the ATLAS GDGoC NIST hackathon — announcing final results, declaring the Top 3 winning teams based on evaluation outcomes, and recognising all participants and organizers who contributed to the event.
Dev Talk: Comprehensive Workshop
An exclusive workshop by GDGoC VSSUT Burla featuring a Google employee presenting 'A Journey into Google's Technology' — offering insights into cutting-edge technologies and hands-on experiences for students and developers.
Dev Talk & Workshop: Networking with Industry Experts
A two-day event by GDGoC VSSUT Burla combining a tech talk and hands-on workshop with industry experts, offering students direct mentorship, career guidance, and practical project experience.
Google Antigravity is Here!
A virtual inspiration session by GDGoC NIT Rourkela exploring real-world tech insights and innovation thinking — how ideas evolve into impactful solutions and how to push beyond conventional limits.
Hands-On Git & GitHub Session
An in-person GDGoC IIIT Bhubaneswar session on Git fundamentals and GitHub collaboration — covering version control basics, branching, pull requests, and guided hands-on practice for students entering open-source development.
Hands-on Workshop: Building AI Agents with ADK
A 60-minute virtual GDGoC NIST workshop on building agentic AI systems with Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK). Participants built agents that reason, call tools, and act intelligently using Python — moving beyond traditional chatbots.
HackFest Bhubaneswar 2026
“Build the Future with AI”
Odisha's biggest AI + Tech hackathon, organized by GDG Bhubaneswar as the official partner of India's AI Impact Summit 2026. Participants build across AI/GenAI, Cloud, Web, Mobile, Cybersecurity, and Open Source — with top teams earning direct showcase slots at the Govt. of India's national AI platform.
HackNITR 7.0
The seventh edition of NIT Rourkela's flagship hackathon by GDGoC NIT Rourkela — a high-energy build sprint where teams sketched, coded, and shipped solutions across AI/ML, Web3, IoT, and open innovation tracks.
2025
December
Odisha AI Summit 2025
“AI-First, AI-Everywhere”
The global crescendo of Odisha AI — a gathering of educators, policymakers, industry practitioners, entrepreneurs, and investors charting Odisha's AI implementation path. Co-organized with OSA's Higher Education Division.
Algorithm Arena - DSA Series
A multi-week DSA study program by GDGoC ITER SOA with trio-based peer learning, curated weekly problem sets across difficulty levels, and a large-scale final assessment on HackerRank. Engaged 81 GDG members across 9 clans.
Kickstart your TechSprint Journey!
Ready to solve real-world challenges but not sure where to start? Or maybe you have the skills but are looking for the p.
Cybersecurity Essentials: A 3-Day Online Workshop
A 3-day virtual workshop by GDGoC ITER SOA University covering cybersecurity fundamentals — threat landscapes, secure coding practices, and hands-on labs for students and developers.
November
Odisha AI Regional Summit Series 2025
Regional summits acting as tributaries to the main Odisha AI Summit. Educators, practitioners, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from across Odisha's regions chart a locally-grounded AI path aligned with state and national policy.
DevFest 2025 – Bhubaneswar
GDG Bhubaneswar's annual developer festival — a full day of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and tech talks covering AI, GenAI, Flutter, Android, Web, Cloud, and Firebase. Open to students, developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders.
AR/VR Bootcamp
An in-person bootcamp by GDGoC CVR University introducing students to Augmented and Virtual Reality — hands-on sessions on AR/VR tools and frameworks, building interactive immersive experiences and exploring real-world applications.
Flag in the Blue: Ultimate Digital Treasure Hunt
A digital treasure hunt CTF-style event by GDGoC NIT Rourkela combining cybersecurity puzzles, OSINT challenges, and cryptographic riddles for students to compete and learn hands-on security skills.
IdeaSprint
A structured ideathon by GDGoC ITER SOA University challenging participants to devise creative solutions using AI tools or programming technologies within a constrained timeframe, encouraging interdisciplinary thinking and hands-on prototyping.
LogicQuest – Competitive Coding Contest
An in-person competitive coding contest by GDGoC ITER SOA University evaluating participants' problem-solving abilities in Data Structures and Algorithms, structured across difficulty tiers aligned to different academic years.
Building Bad
An in-person hackathon by GDGoC KIIT challenging participants to build a tech empire from scratch — multi-stage challenges testing creativity, precision, and grit from concept to deployment.
DesignSphere
An online design competition by GDGoC ITER SOA with two parallel tracks — Frontend (translating designs into functional implementations) and Figma/Canva (creating themed UI prototypes). Evaluated creativity, visual aesthetics, and technical proficiency under time-bound challenges.
October
The GSOC Playbook — Play 2
🎯 The GSOC Playbook — Play 2Still wondering how to crack Google Summer of Code (GSoC) ? Or what it’s really like contrib.
Cloud Study Jam: Hands-On Cloud Computing Session
A hands-on Cloud Study Jam by GDGoC VSSUT Burla covering Google Cloud fundamentals, hands-on labs, and guided exercises to build cloud skills for students and developers.
The GSOC Playbook — Play 1
Ever wondered how to crack Google Summer of Code (GSoC)? Or what it’s really like contributing to top open-source projec.
Cloud Study Jam Virtual Session
A virtual GDGoC KIIT Cloud Study Jam covering Google Cloud fundamentals with guided hands-on labs and speaker sessions for students new to cloud computing.
2025 Odisha AI Conference
“Imagining Odisha as the intellectual AI capital of the globe”
The sixth annual international congregation of Odias in AI — a full-day virtual gathering of academicians, policymakers, linguists, business executives, investors, and entrepreneurs working to advance AI for Odia communities.
AI Day 2025 Bhubaneswar
A one-day TFUG BBSR event on the latest in artificial intelligence — expert talks, hands-on workshops, and live demos exploring how AI is shaping industries. Open to students, professionals, and enthusiasts.
The GSOC Playbook Series
A three-part workshop series by GDGoC NIT Rourkela preparing students for Google Summer of Code — covering proposal writing, project scoping, open-source contribution strategies, and mock application reviews.
September
Kickoff Session: GDG on Campus at VSSUT
The launch event for GDGoC VSSUT Burla's 2025-26 chapter year — introducing the chapter mission, upcoming events, study jams, hackathons, and ways for students to get involved.
Code, Grow, Thrive
A virtual GDG Bhubaneswar speaker session on writing clean, test-driven code and building a life beyond the corporate 9–5 — covering freelancing, entrepreneurship, and continuous learning for developers at all levels.
Preptember Series – Episode 1: Mastering Git & GitHub
Join GDG NIT Rourkela and Opencode NIT Rourkela as we kick off the Preptember Series with Episode An Online Session on G.
AI Agents - How Do they think, act and transform industries.
🤖✨ Decoding AI Agents Think AI is just ChatGPT? Think again. Dive into the world of AI Agents — intelligent systems tha.
Getting Started with Vertex AI on Google Cloud
A hands-on workshop by GDG Bhubaneswar introducing Google Cloud Vertex AI — covering AI Platform fundamentals, model training, deployment, and practical use cases for building AI-powered applications on GCP.
Intelligent Horizons: RAG, Cloud, and AI
An advanced in-person workshop at GDGoC NIST Berhampur covering Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Cloud Computing, and AI. Blended conceptual learning, live demos, and project-based practice — attended by 150+ participants.
June
Smooth Moves
GDG NIT Rourkela will organize an engaging session titled Smooth Moves on June 30, 2025, focusing on web animation using.
Debunking Myths of Undergraduate AI Research
A virtual GDGoC KIIT speaker session demystifying AI research for undergraduates — addressing what good research means, career paths, and real-world expectations, hosted by incoming research engineer interns at Birla and TCS Research.
OdiaGenAI Workshop 2025
“Empowering India Through Inclusive Generative AI”
A three-day workshop co-organized by OdiaGenAI, AHRC, IIT Bhubaneswar, and KIIT-DU offering hands-on training in GenAI and LLMs with a focus on Odia and underserved Indic languages. Free to attend — includes hackathon, expert talks, poster sessions, demos, and panel discussions.
May
Cloud Community Day 2025
A community-driven cloud conference co-hosted by GDG Cloud Bhubaneswar and GDG Bhubaneswar, featuring deep-dive sessions on Google Cloud, AI/ML, DevOps, and Kubernetes — with expert talks, hands-on demos, networking, and swags for developers, architects, students, and entrepreneurs.
Let's Learn MERN
GDG NIT Rourkela organized a hands-on session titled Kickstart with Node.js, Express, and Mongo on May 15th. The event a.
April
Build with AI: TFUG Bhubaneswar Edition
A multi-week workshop series by TFUG Bhubaneswar covering the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, with hands-on sessions designed to build practical AI development skills.
HackForge — Build With AI
A 48-hour hackathon (Innovate48) by GDG Bhubaneswar challenging participants to solve real-world problems in fintech, education, and social domains using Google AI technologies — Gemini, Gemma, and Vertex AI. Open to all skill levels as part of the Brahmastra 2025 tech fest.
Algo Arena 2.0
A competitive programming and problem-solving hackathon by GDGoC CVR University challenging participants across algorithmic thinking, data structures, and real-world coding problems.
March
Droid Day
GDG KIIT is back with Android Dev Kickstart! Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop on Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Android app development. Get hands-on experience and start your journey in mobile development with us!
Beyond Boundaries: Tech Talk – Advaita
An in-person tech talk series at IIIT Bhubaneswar's Advaita fest, where industry experts and external speakers shared insights on the latest technologies, innovations, and trends with Q&A.
Build with AI: Gemini Workshop
Join us for the Build with AI – Gemini Workshop, where you'll learn to create AI-powered chatbots using Gemini and Gradio. Gain hands-on skills in prompt engineering, API integration, and UI design.
Cyber Security Bootcamp
Dive into the world of cybersecurity with hands-on training in ethical hacking, network security, cryptography, and threat analysis. Learn how to protect systems, detect vulnerabilities, and counter cyber threats.
UI/UX Bootcamp
Join our UI/UX Bootcamp to master the fundamentals of user interface and user experience design! Learn design principles, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing through hands-on sessions.
Hackfest-Advaita: Innovate and Collaborate
Hackfest-AdvaitaEvent OverviewHackfest-Advaita is an exciting opportunity for students from various colleges to collabor.
Code Fiesta - Advaita
Code Fiesta is an ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Contest)-inspired programming competition where teams of co.
CTF Event – Advaita
A Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition at IIIT Bhubaneswar's Advaita fest by GDGoC IIIT Bhubaneswar, challenging participants with real-world security challenges and puzzle-based hacking tasks.
CODEQUEST
An intense team-based coding competition by GDGoC ITER SOA featuring three escalating rounds of algorithmic puzzles, strategic team swaps, and a real-time leaderboard — testing logic, speed, and problem-solving under pressure.
GDG SecLabs - Session 2
Join us for an exciting and interactive workshop on the Basics of Cybersecurity, led by our CyberSec domain expert! In t.
TORMENTA
A rapid-fire ideathon by GDGoC ITER SOA where randomly assigned teams tackled surprise themes under tight time constraints — brainstorming, innovating, and delivering impactful pitches in a high-energy format.
AI TREASURE-HUNT
An AI-powered puzzle adventure by GDGoC ITER SOA where teams solved AI-driven challenges, QR-based riddles, and Scissors Cipher puzzles — each solved clue unlocking the next stage in a thrilling campus-wide hunt.
Build with AI Workshop Series: Implementing Imagen on Vertex AI with Python
The second event in GDG Bhubaneswar's Build with AI Workshop Series — a hands-on session guiding participants through setting up and deploying Imagen on Google's Vertex AI platform using Python, with real-time code labs and peer networking.
Build with AI
🚀 Build Your Own AI Chatbot with React & Google's Gemini Model! Join this hands-on session to create a custom AI-powered chatbot using React, Gemini AI, and Gradio.
International Women's Day 2025: Redefine Possible
A GDG Bhubaneswar celebration of International Women's Day 2025 under the theme 'Redefine Possible' — featuring inspiring sessions, career insights, and community connections to break barriers and empower every gender in technology.
Build with AI
Build with AI 🚀🤖 is an immersive event designed to empower developers, data scientists, and AI enthusiasts to innovate using the latest in artificial intelligence technology.
Unleash the Power of Machine Learning: A Hands-on Workshop
Join us for an exclusive workshop that will immerse you in the dynamic world of Machine Learning. Curated for students e.
Kickstart Your AI Journey with Vertex AI and Google Cloud
A hands-on workshop by GDG Bhubaneswar introducing AI development with Google Cloud's Vertex AI and Cloud Run — guiding participants through deploying ML models, running cloud analytics, and building real-time AI projects in an interactive, project-based format.
February
C!A Q/A
A power-packed C!A Q/A & Strategy Workshop 🚀 covering expert tips, strategies, and insights to ace C!A and related competitions. Don’t miss out! 💻🔥.
C!A - CODE.INNOVATE.ACCELERATE
The GDG C!A Innovation Tech Challenge invites students to create innovative software solutions for real-world challenges.
Web Development Bootcamp
Join us for an interactive Web Development Bootcamp, where you'll dive into the fundamentals of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Tailwind.
Git Session
Ever wondered how developers across the world work together on massive projects without chaos? 🤔 Or how companies like Google, Microsoft, and even startups keep their code organized and secure? The secret sauce is Git & GitHub – the backbone of mo...
Build & Navigate: Native Android Dev
Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with Android development, this session will help you strengthen your skills and take your app development abilities to the next level. In today’s world, Android apps are everywhere.
Blockchain Session
We are thrilled to invite you to an Intro to Blockchain session hosted by GDG IIIT X Tech Society. Whether you're a beginner or someone looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this session will provide a solid foundation in blockchain technology...
Coding Session-01 "Hello World"
🚀 Coding Session: 01 (HelloWorld) is a hands-on event focused on mastering array algorithms, It covers 🔍 Linear Search (searching), ➕Prefix Sum (range queries), 🔢 Sieve of Eratosthenes (prime generation), and 🎨 Dutch National Flag Algorithm (sorti...
January
Flutter First Flight
We are excited to announce the "Flutter First Flight" hands-on session, scheduled for January 28th. This session promises to be an excellent opportunity for you to dive into the world of Flutter and explore its vast potential along with it's ro...
Overthinking -- The Nature of Intelligence and Reasoning
Join us at GDG KIIT’s 'Overthinking-- The Nature of Intelligence and Reasoning,' and think over the intricacies of reasoning in LLMs.
Machine Learning Bootcamp
✨Machine Learning Bootcamp : 🤔 Want to know how machines 🤖 learn and predict? Join us for an interactive ML Bootcamp! 🚀 Learn the basics of Machine Learning, 🛠 build your first model, and 🌍 explore how it's revolutionizing industries like healthc...
Google Solutions Challenge & Virtual Reality Exploration 🚀🌐
Join us for an immersive experience that combines innovation with cutting-edge technology! 💡 Discover how to tackle real-world problems by leveraging the power of technology in the Google Solutions Challenge and explore the exciting world of Virtu...
2024
December
DevFlames
*Ready to level up your coding game?* 👩🏻💻 Join us for an exciting competitive coding competition by GDSC NIT Rourkela in collaboration with Mozilla Firefox Club VIT Vellore! 🗓️ Date: 14th December ⏰ Time: 3 PM - 7 PM 📍 Platform: HackerRank (will ...
Anybody Can Design: Basics of UI on Figma
*ABCD: Anybody Can Design*🖌️ GDSC NITR is thrilled to announce the first session of our design workshop series: *Basics of UI on Figma*! 🎨 - Date: 11th December - Time: 6 PM - Topic: Basics of UI on Figma - Meet: https://meet.google.com/mjk-yuji-u...
GIT & GITHUB
Dive into the world of version control with Git and GitHub! 🌍 Master version control and seamless team collaboration! 🎯✨ Manage your code, track progress, and collaborate with ease using Git & GitHub.
November
Coding Contest 2.0
Codeforces Online Coding Contest!!📢 Get ready to put your coding skills to the test!! We are excited to announce an upcoming online coding contest on Codeforces, open to all coding enthusiasts.Whether you’re looking to showcase your skills or simp...
DevFest 2024 Bhubaneswar
GDG Bhubaneswar's annual developer festival for 2024 — a full day of expert talks, hands-on workshops, startup demos, and networking. Covered responsible AI, emerging technologies, and Google Cloud, with giveaways and community-building activities.
OpenChase: a Hybrid Treasurehunt
Get ready for an exciting challenge with OpenChase: A Hybrid Treasurehunt! In this event, teams will work together to find hidden hints and solve clues. The clues are hidden in media, websites, and in the real world.
October
AI Day Bhubaneswar
An in-person TFUG BBSR community day exploring AI advancements and applications with industry experts at IIIT Bhubaneswar.
AI DAY BHUBANESWAR with TFUG BBSR
Join us for a dynamic day of AI exploration, networking, and innovation in Bhubaneswar. Discover how AI is transforming Odisha’s industries and shaping its future alongside experts and enthusiasts.
Coding Contest 1.0
Codeforces Online Coding Contest!!📢 Get ready to put your coding skills to the test!! We are excited to announce an upcoming online coding contest on Codeforces, open to all coding enthusiasts.Whether you’re looking to showcase your skills or simp...
Techwiz
A no-code quiz competition by GDGoC ITER SOA combining community building with Google Workspace skills — challenging participants to think creatively and demonstrate technical aptitude without writing code.
GenAI Study Jam Virtual Session
Build with AI, this time's Gen AI Study Jam will soon be over. Join us for a virtual session where we'll guide you through the entire course, solve your doubts and queries and we can all have a discussion of our progress.
Hacktoberfest
Discover the power of open source! Join us as we explore its importance in education and career advancement. Learn how open source enriches student experiences and opens doors to future opportunities.
Autumn of Code
🍁 Autumn of Code 2024 is here! A 4-month open-source journey designed for beginners and experts alike.👩🏻💻 This event offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and guidance from seasoned mentors, helping you build skills and prepare for programs li...
2024 Odisha AI Conference
“GenAI Now. What's next?”
The fifth international congregation of Odias in AI/ML, featuring local chapter conferences simultaneously held across cities worldwide alongside the main virtual conference. Explored the state and future of generative AI.
September
Cloud Community Day Bhubaneswar 2024
A day-long Google Cloud conference by GDG Cloud Bhubaneswar featuring technical workshops, hands-on training, interactive demos, and networking — offering developers and professionals insights into the latest Google Cloud technologies and industry best practices.
The Eras of Large Language Models
An in-person TFUG BBSR deep-dive into the evolution and capabilities of large language models, with live demos and hands-on sessions on building chatbot applications.