JIS College of Engineering successfully hosted its annual technical festival, “JISTech2K26” at its campus in Kalyani. The two-day event aimed to foster innovative technological solutions addressing socio-environmental and industrial challenges. It witnessed enthusiastic participation from 33 educational institutions, with a total of 283 projects competing across various categories.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries, with Dr. S. M. Ali, Executive Secretary of ISTE, New Delhi, attending as the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honour included Prof. Neeraj Saxena, Pro-Chancellor of JIS University, and Prof. Debashis De of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology. The programme was further enriched by the presence of Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group, and Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group.

JISTech2K26 featured a diverse array of technical and non-technical events, fostering an engaging and competitive environment for participants. Key highlights included Game O’ Fun, Code-Fluenza (coding competition), App-e-Teaser, Science Quiz, Robotics, B-Plan and Start-up Proposals, and Dig-CAD.

Participants showcased projects aligned with contemporary themes such as AI-enabled smart systems, disaster management, advanced healthcare technologies, robotics and IoT-driven automation, sustainable and green engineering, and management in the technology-driven era. These themes underscored a strong emphasis on addressing real-world challenges through modern technology and interdisciplinary approaches.

Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Taranjit Singh, Managing Director, JIS Group, said, “JISTech2K26 has once again showcased the remarkable potential of young minds when provided with the right platform and encouragement. The quality of ideas and the strong focus on addressing real-world challenges through technology are truly inspiring.”