Unplug: By The Lake 2026 was a 3-day immersive startup retreat designed to provide participants with hands-on exposure to the startup ecosystem. Organized by GDSC CRCE, the event aimed to move beyond traditional classroom learning by enabling participants to actively ideate, build, and pitch startup solutions in a collaborative environment.

Set in a lakeside retreat setting, the event combined structured development sessions with informal networking and engagement activities. Participants worked in teams to develop innovative ideas, build MVPs, and refine their concepts with guidance from mentors. The event concluded with investor pitching rounds, providing real-world exposure to startup evaluation and feedback.