DevFest 5.0

2026

HACKATHON

Welcome to the ultimate coding challenge! Join us for an exciting journey of innovation and creativity.

PRIZE POOL: ₹1,00,000 + TONS OF GOODIES

About DevFest

DevFest is the flagship technical event of Developers' Society featuring a diverse array of events — hackathon, gamejam, workshop, codegolf and guest speaker. This unites over 3000 students from all around the country, converging both in-person at the BITS Pilani - Goa campus and through nationwide virtual participation. Come, be a part of this unique blend of learning and celebration!

The Team

Coordinators

Padmanabhan Sridhar

Chief Coordinator

Priyanshu Talwar

Sub Coordinator

Sai Sridhar

Web Development Head

Arjav Patel

App Development Head

Siya Goel

UI/UX And Design Head

Anirban Deshmukh

Game Development Head

Shaunak Aghor

Project Syscall Head

FAQs

- DevFest is an annual technical festival organized by Developers' Society, BITS Goa, featuring a series of events, including hackathons, gamejam, workshop, and expert speaker session, aimed at fostering a vibrant coding culture.

- DevFest 5.0 is scheduled from January 14th 2026. The event will take place in a hybrid mode, with in-person activities at BITS Pilani - Goa, and nationwide virtual participation.

- DevFest is open to everyone across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a beginner, there's something for everyone.

- No, all events at DevFest are entirely free.

- Event-specific registration details is available on the DevFest website. Simply visit the website, navigate to the event of your interest, and follow the registration instructions.

- Prizes for the hackathon and GameJam include cash rewards, vouchers, and more. The total prize pool is worth Rs. 20 lakhs+.

- Yes, DevFest offers nationwide virtual participation.

- Yes, participants will receive certificates for their involvement in DevFest events. These certificates acknowledge your participation and contribution to the festival.

- Follow us on our official social media channels and regularly visit the DevFest website for the latest updates, announcements, and news.

- For any inquiries, you can reach out to the DevFest organizing team through the provided contact details on the website or by emailing devsocbpgc@gmail.com.