hexafalls 2Techfest

A 45-hour wizarding TechFest at JIS University, Kolkata — build, ship and conjure across web, AI, hardware and games with hundreds of student wizards this July.

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✦ The Grand Conclave Approaches◆45 Hours of Conjuring Remain◆Owls Dispatched to All Known Realms◆✦ The Keeper Watches the Eastern Gate◆Wands Permitted · Firearms Strictly Forbidden◆Scrolls Still Unfurling — Await the Signal◆✦ The Archive Opens at Dusk◆All Spells Subject to Peer Review◆JIS University · The Enchanted Campus · Kolkata◆✦ hexafalls II — The Second Summoning◆Code Is The New Incantation◆Ancient Runes · Modern Stacks · One Gathering◆✦ The Grand Conclave Approaches◆45 Hours of Conjuring Remain◆Owls Dispatched to All Known Realms◆✦ The Keeper Watches the Eastern Gate◆Wands Permitted · Firearms Strictly Forbidden◆Scrolls Still Unfurling — Await the Signal◆✦ The Archive Opens at Dusk◆All Spells Subject to Peer Review◆JIS University · The Enchanted Campus · Kolkata◆✦ hexafalls II — The Second Summoning◆Code Is The New Incantation◆Ancient Runes · Modern Stacks · One Gathering◆

You are summoned to

JIS University

Agarpara · Kolkata

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“I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.”

Software Edition

Prize Pool

The top three software builds have their own cash pool, with extra sponsor goodies awarded across the hackathon.

Total Prize Pool$2,000+

1st Prize

$500

$200 cash + Goodies

2nd Prize

$300

$150 cash + Goodies

3rd Prize

$200

$100 cash + Goodies

Title Sponsor

Actian Challenge Track (Accio Relevance)

$1,000

Build Tracks

Tracks & Sponsor Challenges

Pick a problem space, then stack sponsor challenges where your build naturally fits. SuperPlane details will open soon.

Swags

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Education

Learning tools, classroom workflows, accessibility, peer learning, assessment, or campus life products.

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Healthcare

Diagnostics, patient support, wellness, telemedicine, health data, or care coordination ideas.

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Sustainability

Climate tech, energy efficiency, waste reduction, circular systems, or environmental monitoring.

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Open Innovation

Anything goes: ship the strongest software idea that does not fit another track.

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All-Girls Team

Special recognition plus goodies for standout teams led and built by women hackers.

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Best Beginners

Certificates and starter prizes for first-time builders showing strong learning, courage, and execution.

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SuperPlane

SuperPlane Track

✦Prize: $100 + Swags

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GitHub

GitHub Track

✦Prize: GitHub swags

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MLH / Gemini

Best Use of Gemini API

✦Prize: Google Swag Kits

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MLH / ElevenLabs

Best Use of ElevenLabs

✦Prize: Wireless Earbuds

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MLH / Solana

Best Use of Solana

✦Prize: Ledger Nano S Plus

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MLH / DigitalOcean

Best Use of DigitalOcean

✦Prize: Retro Wireless Mouse

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MLH / MongoDB

Best Use of MongoDB Atlas

✦Prize: M5Stack IoT Kit

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The Sorting

Claim your House

The hat is waiting. Answer its questions, let it read your wand-hand, and receive the crest you were always meant to carry.

ENTER THE SORTING ↗

A glimpse of the night

Five arenas. One festival.

A quick look at what awaits — dive into any event for the full brief, rules and prizes.

When

Jul 24–26, 2026

Where

JIS University · Kolkata

Format

10 Hour (Day 1) + 35 Hour (Day 2 & 3)

hexafalls is JIS University's wizarding techfest — three days of building, competing and celebrating across a flagship hackathon, hardware, gaming and competitive programming.