The REVA RIFT 2026 Inauguration Ceremony marks the official commencement of REVA University’s flagship innovation festival, Revolution in Innovation and Future Tech. This opening session brings together students, developers, innovators, and industry leaders to kickstart a multi-day journey focused on emerging technologies and real-world problem solving.

The ceremony will feature the inaugural keynote by Praba Santhanakrishnan, Co-Founder & CEO of Cookr and COMIXO.AI, an entrepreneur working at the intersection of AI, automation, and real-world execution. In his keynote, “From Apps to Agents: How AI is Rebuilding Business,” he will share insights into how agentic AI systems are transforming modern businesses, drawing from his experience building global-scale systems at Microsoft and leading impactful AI-driven ventures.

The inauguration will also formally launch the core events of REVA RIFT 2026, including expert-led workshops and the Parallel Hackathon Series—a 24-hour multi-track hackathon experience featuring three independent tracks across Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Social Impact. Designed to inspire innovation and collaboration, the ceremony sets the tone for an immersive experience where participants will engage with cutting-edge ideas, build impactful solutions, and connect with a vibrant tech community.