Hyderabad, Oct. 22: BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus will host its national techno-management festival, ATMoS ’26, from October 23 to 25. The event will feature drone racing, combat robots, artificial intelligence innovations and live entertainment.
Organisers expect more than 20,000 attendees from over 60 institutions across India. This year’s edition carries the theme “Augmented Ascension”, with Synchrony Financial as its title partner.
The festival will showcase more than 100 student technology projects. It will also feature technical competitions, workshops and engineering demonstrations.
BITS Pilani Hyderabad | AI Innovations and Robotics Take Centre Stage
Artificial intelligence will be a major focus at ATMoS ’26. The Computer Science Association will organise an AI Hackathon challenging students to develop solutions to social problems.
Synchrony Financial will conduct a workshop on AI applications in financial security. The session will explore areas such as credit scoring and risk analysis.
The campus Innovation Cell will organise a Tech Expo featuring over 100 student projects. The exhibits will cover artificial intelligence, robotics and software development.
RoboWars will bring more than 20 combat robots into the arena for head-to-head battles. Meanwhile, the BITS Drone Racing League will return for its third edition, featuring over 15 drones flown by professional first-person-view pilots.
Organisers describe the drone racing competition as the largest field on the South India circuit.
Engineering enthusiasts can also watch the SAE BPHC Auto Expo and Time Attack Race. Student teams will compete using custom-built all-terrain vehicles.
BITS Pilani Hyderabad | National Outreach and STEM Activities
ATMoS ’26 will also feature Innowave, a national talent hunt that has attracted more than 5,000 participants. The initiative promotes creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving through competitive and collaborative challenges.
Polympiad, another outreach initiative, aims to encourage scientific curiosity among younger learners. Workshops, technical talks and recreational activities will also take place throughout the festival.
Organised annually since 2012, ATMoS stands for Assimilation of Technically Motivated Souls. The festival aims to identify and nurture young talent in technology and management.
Amit Mishra to Headline Artist Night
The entertainment programme will feature stand-up comedian Nishant Suri on October 23. The Mysore Express band will also perform, alongside DJ nights and a laser mapping show.
Bollywood playback singer Amit Mishra will headline Artist Night on October 24. He is known for songs including “Bulleya” from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, “Galti Se Mistake” from Jagga Jasoos and “Allah Duhai Hai” from Race 3.
With industry participation, technical competitions and live performances, ATMoS ’26 will bring together students, technology enthusiasts and performers at the BITS Pilani Hyderabad Campus from October 23 to 25.
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