The Department of Computer Science & Engineering, DIU, Daffodil International University, proudly hosted the AI Innovation Hackathon 2026: From Learning to Impact, organized by the Daffodil AI Club and AI Centre.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Honorable Chairman, BoT, DIU, for his continuous support and encouragement in fostering an AI-Native university.
We are equally grateful to Dr. Mohammed Nadir Bin Ali, Registrar, DIU, and Professor Dr. Sheak Rashed Haider Noori, Head, Department of CSE, for their unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement, which played a vital role in the successful organization of this initiative.
The hackathon attracted 324 participants from 108 teams in the preliminary round, with 65 teams advancing to the Grand Finale to showcase AI-powered solutions addressing real-world challenges.
Congratulations to our winners!Champion – ShadowForge
• Abdullah Rubab
• Md. Tanvir Hasan
• Sourov Kumar
1st Runner-Up – HALO PURPLE
• Md. Reduone Ahammed
• Sraya Pramanik
• Munindro Nath Durjoy Saha
2nd Runner-Up – Extokened
• Qazi Ferdowsi Jahan Yarin
• MD Masrur Kabir
• Kazi Shajidul Islam Sobuj
A special thank you to our faculty members, judges, mentors, volunteers, organizing team, industry partners, and sponsors for making this event a grand success.
AI Innovation Hackathon 2026: From Learning to Impact reflects our commitment to nurturing innovation, research, and AI excellence. Congratulations to every participant for making this journey inspiring and impactful!
