Overview

CODE MANIA – Gaming + AI Hackathon 2026 is a three-day national-level innovation and technology event jointly organized by Sharda School of Media, Film & Entertainment (SSMFE) and Sharda School of Computer Science & Engineering (SSCSE), Sharda University, in collaboration with Kickers Technology. The event is scheduled to be held from 7th September 2026 at Sharda University.

The hackathon brings together students, developers, designers, gamers, AI enthusiasts, and industry professionals to collaborate, innovate, and build technology-driven solutions. The event will feature a 24-hour hackathon plan, AI and gaming challenges, expert mentoring sessions, workshops, networking opportunities, exhibitions, and a grand prize distribution ceremony. Participants will work in teams to develop innovative projects using Artificial Intelligence, Game Development, and other emerging technologies.

Objectives of Event

  • Officially inaugurate CODE MANIA – Gaming AI Hackathon 2026.
  • Introduce participants to the hackathon theme, rules, timeline, and evaluation process.
  • Provide insights into the latest trends in Artificial Intelligence, Game Development, and the Metaverse.
  • Create interaction between students and industry professionals through a panel discussion and Q&A session.
  • Motivate students to develop innovative AI-powered gaming solutions for real-world challenges.
  • Strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, startups, and technology partners.

Convener Details

  • Prof (Dr.) Ritu S Sood, Dean of SSMFE

Co- Convener Details *

  • Associate Prof (Dr.) Mukta Martolia-HOD of SSMFE 
  • Dr. Rani Astya,  Associate  Professor (CSE, SSCSE)

Co-ordinators:

  • Mr. Umesh Chand(Assistant Professor)
  • Mr. Sharad Sharma(Sr. Technical officer)

Student Coordinator Details:

  • Rudrakshi- B.Sc. Animation, VFX and Gaming Design(Sem-5)
  • Aryan- B.Sc. Animation, VFX and Gaming Design(Sem-5), 
  • Sameer- B.Tech. CS with AI ML(Sem-7)
  • Shaksham- B.Sc. Animation,VFX and Gaming Design(Sem-3)
  • Koina- B.A Journalism and Mass Communication(Sem-5)
  • Anshvi- B.A Journalism and Mass Communication(Sem-3)

Chief Guest Details:

  • Shri V. S. Arvind -Director, Skill Development, Government of India
  • Shri Amitabh Borra- Director, AIDC

Speaker Details:

  • Miss. Tanvi Dhamija Founder & CEO Kickr Technology