PEC Hacks 4.0 – Where Visionaries Build the Future!

Panimalar Engineering College proudly presents PEC Hacks 4.0, a 36-hour national-level hackathon that brings together the brightest innovators, developers, designers, and problem-solvers from across the country to create impactful solutions for real-world challenges.

Whether you're an experienced hacker, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a first-time builder, PEC Hacks 4.0 offers an incredible platform to innovate, collaborate, learn from industry experts, and compete for exciting prizes while connecting with an amazing tech community.

Register now and learn more at: https://pechacks.org/

Event Details

Date: August 29th – 30th, 2026

Duration: 36 Hours

Venue: Panimalar Engineering College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Registration Fee: Absolutely FREE

Food & Accommodation: Complimentary for all shortlisted participants

Tracks

1. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

2. FinTech

3. Healthcare

4. Sustainability & Climate Tech

5. Education & Accessibility

6. Open Innovation

Why Participate?

• Build innovative solutions to real-world problems

• Connect with students from top colleges across India

• Network with industry leaders, mentors, and recruiters

• Attend workshops, keynote sessions, and networking events

• Win exciting prizes and exclusive sponsor goodies

• Receive certificates and internship opportunities

Prizes

🏆 Total Prize Pool: ₹20 Lakhs+

🥇 1st Place: ₹1,00,000+

🥈 2nd Place: ₹75,000+

🥉 3rd Place: ₹50,000+

👩‍💻 Best All-Girls Team: ₹35,000+

🎓 Special Track Awards & Sponsor Prizes: To be announced