ESYA 2026 at IIIT Delhi: What to Expect from 2 Days of Tech Competitions, Gaming and Live Music

• ESYA 2026 at IIIT Delhi: 2 Day Tech and Cultural Fest Brings Competitions, Gaming and Live Music

New Delhi: This year’s ESYA promises a power-packed amalgamation of talent, creativity and technology. Students and young enthusiasts are invited to celebrate the 2026 edition of ESYA, a flagship tech festival of IIIT-Delhi from 14th to 15th November 2026, and compete in a myriad of events, get involved in interactive activities, and workshops.

This year, students get to explore a range of options including testing their skills in different gaming tournaments, various creative challenges, and experience live performances along with a whole lot of other exciting and interactive activities. The fest organizing committee has already announced performances by various artists including Vidit Sharma, Vivek Samtani, SufiNaama and Gurbax to name a few.

The 2026 edition of ESYA is themed 'Technomancy' signifying the fusion of magic, dreams, and technology. It aims to foster the spirit of creativity, innovation and the love for technology amongst students. Organized by the students of IIIT-Delhi, ESYA 2026 will have a series of tech competitions, and other activities and performances spread over the two days of the festival.

ESYA 2026: Dates, Venue and Important Details

ESYA 2026 will be a two-day festival (14th and 15th November 2026) and will be held at IIIT-Delhi campus, Okhla Industrial Area, New Delhi. Here are the key details:

From Coding Competitions To Robotics

Competitions related to programming, robotics, cyber security, tech trivia and creative interface design, among others, are a part of the technical program of ESYA 2026. Some of the activities are listed on the festival website.

• HackIIITD: A National Level Hackathon, promotes students to solve problems by means of technology and innovation in the field of science and engineering, within a stipulated time of 24 hours. It was held on 24th and 25th October 2022 as a pre-festival event.
• SilverHill - Attack/Defense CTF: Participating teams need to assess their ability in attacking targeted services and defending their own.
• Steel War: RoboWars is a robot fighting game where combat robots engage in battles over a surface.
• Roverra: Participants need to assemble and operate a robot which will be tested for navigability in simulated planetary terrain.

Tech Trivia: An inter-college, tech based quiz

Along with the above challenges, workshops like Robo Soccer, Ctrl + Alt + Escape, Worst UI and Tech Got Latent will reward participants with cash prizes.

The above activities bring a combination of design thinking, problem solving, team work and performance based creativity.

Music, Comedy and Cultural Activities Add Another Dimension

ESYA 2026 is opened to all. The announcements for the festival highlighted dance battles, gaming and live music, encouraging participants to engage in activities outside the competition arenas.

The entertainment line up features Vidit Sharma, Vivek Samtani, SufiNaama and Gurbax. The combination of technical and cultural activities gives the fest a campus festival feel.

Who Can Participate in ESYA 2026?

The ESYA website mentions that students from all colleges and universities are welcome to the festival. Different conditions may apply for individual competitions in terms of eligibility, the size of competing teams, and deadlines for registration.

School students also get an opportunity to participate in some of the activities. For example, Procon Jr is limited to school students up to Class 12, and focuses on competitive programming. Participants are encouraged to look into details of individual competitions, as the eligibility rules and participation conditions vary.

How to Register for ESYA 2026 at IIIT Delhi?

Students and visitors can log on to the ESYA website to find the scheduled events and descriptions of each event. Details of registration, if any, are provided there as well. In the case of a general entry pass, it mentions that an approved entry pass is mandatory for all visitors, including students, to the campus during ESYA 2026.

Passes are limited, and may not be available for all visitors. Separate passes may be required for some activities. Visitors are encouraged to read the latest entry instructions before visiting the campus.

ESYA 2026 Brings Together Technology and Campus Culture

ESYA 2026, scheduled on the 14th and 15th of November, offers a comprehensive campus experience that stretches beyond traditional technical competitions. With a focus on coding, cybersecurity, robotics and gaming; along with challenges that stretch creativity and offer a wide range of entertainment, ESYA touches upon a myriad interests of the student community.

As a Student Mela, ESYA also offers a unique opportunity for Student Leadership and collaboration for the student community of IIIT-Delhi; giving them an opportunity to express their creativity and culture in different ways. Attendees also get the same opportunity to compete with their peers and enjoy the cultural side of a campus Tech festival.

FAQs

1. When is ESYA 2026 at IIIT Delhi?

ESYA 2026 will be held on November 14th and 15th, 2026 at the IIIT Delhi campus in New Delhi.

2. What is ESYA 2026?

ESYA is the annual technical festival of the Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi. The 2026 edition will be themed 'Technomancy'.

3. Who are the performers at ESYA 2026?

Performers at ESYA 2026 will be Vidit Sharma, Vivek Samtani, SufiNaama, and Gurbax.

4. What will be the activities at ESYA 2026?

There will be various competitions in the field of technology, workshops, challenges, and activities like robotics, cyber security, gaming, arts, dance battles, comedy and live music.

5. Who can take part in ESYA 2026?

Students from various colleges and universities can take part in different events of ESYA 2026, based on the event specific participation rules. Some activities of ESYA 2026, like Procon Jr., are open to students up to class 12.

6. What will be the venue of ESYA 2026?

The venue of ESYA 2026 will be the IIIT Delhi campus, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi.

7. Will an entry pass be needed to visit the ESYA 2026 campus?

Yes, an approved entry pass will be required to visit the IIIT-Delhi campus during the ESYA festival. Some other events may require passes, as well.

8. Where will students be able to see the schedule of events of ESYA 2026?

The events, schedule and other details of ESYA 2026 will be available on https://esya.iiitd.edu.in/

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