GRID//26
Where disciplines intersect. Ideas connect. Innovation begins.
Engineering students, academics and industry on one campus for two days. 11–12 September 2026, Knowledge City, Kozhikode. Free to attend, stay included.
- 01The Grid: read the name
- 02What you leave with
- 03Two days, one campus
- 046 conference sessions
- 053 hands-on breakouts
- 06Stay on campus: free
Read the name
Engineering never happens in isolation. Systems, networks, infrastructure, circuits and code all depend on each other, and so do the people who build them. GRID//26 is built on that idea: a place where separate disciplines meet, compare notes, and leave with something none could have made alone.
The structured engineering world: systems, networks, infrastructure, circuits, designs and the interconnected technologies that hold modern life together.
Parallel paths and convergence. Different engineering disciplines moving independently, then intersecting to solve problems none could solve on their own.
Anchored to 2026, and to a new generation of engineers stepping into the work of building what comes next.
What you leave with
Two days built to move you forward, not just inform you. Every session ends with something you can act on.
- 01A sharper read on where engineering careers go in the AI era
- 02A portfolio and application strategy you can use the same week
- 03Direct lines to scholarship, research and funding pathways
- 04A cross-discipline network of peers and mentors
- 05A framework for making ethical calls under real pressure
Two days, one campus
Day one opens on the evening of 11 September with registration, networking and a fireside session. Day two is a full day of talks: six sessions from academics and working engineers, plus hands-on clinics. Meals and accommodation are covered.
View the full programme →Who you'll hear from
NIT faculty and staff, an IBM site-reliability engineer, and PMP-certified project engineers, on careers, ethics, portfolios and AI-era readiness.
See the full schedule →Hands-on breakouts
Three working clinics during the day-two intervals. Bring a laptop and a draft.
Portfolio building & internship hunting: Ashik Ahsan
Poster preparation & presentation: Shabeer Noorani
Live Menti quiz & trivia: all delegates
Stay on campus
GRID//26 is residential. You arrive on the evening of 11 September and leave after the closing session on 12 September. Accommodation, meals and materials are included at no cost.
Venue & logistics →Before you register
- Who can attend?
- Engineering students and recent graduates, from any institution and any branch. Bring a valid student or photo ID.
- Is it really free?
- Yes. Registration, sessions, meals and on-campus stay are fully covered. You cover your travel to Knowledge City, Kozhikode.
- Do I have to stay both days?
- The residential format is designed as one experience: plan to attend both days.
Find your place on the grid
Registration is free and takes two minutes. Residential seats are limited: confirm yours before they're gone.
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