AICON'26
SEECS, NUST / OCT 9–11

AICON'26

An AI hackathon at SEECS, NUST Islamabad — hosted with GDGoC, ACM, NEC & NHC. Three modules, one weekend in Islamabad: Pitchfest, Competitive Speed Programming, and Build with AI.

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WHAT IS AICON'26

An AI hackathon built by NUSTians, open to everyone.

AICON'26 brings three modules under one roof — from idea pitching and competitive programming to building working AI products — creating a well-rounded platform for creativity, technical excellence, teamwork, and practical problem-solving.

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Hosted at SEECS, NUST.

AICON'26 takes place at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) — one of Pakistan's leading engineering and computing schools, and home to a dense, active community of student developers, researchers, and builders in Islamabad.

ISLAMABAD, PAKISTANPART OF NUST
THREE MODULESONE WEEKEND

PICK YOUR ARENA

Pitchfest, Competitive Speed Programming, and Build with AI — three ways to compete at AICON'26.

Pitchfest

Pitchfest

2–5 · Rs 2,500–4,5003–5 min pitch2 min Q&A5 domains
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Competitive Speed Programming

Competitive Speed Programming

1–3 · Rs 1,500–3,50090 min window+5 min penaltyDOMJudgeAny language
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Build with AI

Build with AI

2–5 · Rs 2,500–4,5002–3 hr build5 min demoPick one domain
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THREE DAYS

How the weekend runs.

SEECS, NUST, October 9–11. Download the full Participants Event Plan (PDF).

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Opening Day

Friday, 9 October 2026

  • Registrations — NUSTians at SEECS, others at Gate 1 or 29:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Jummah Break1:00 – 2:00 PM
  • Opening Ceremony — Jinnah Auditorium (CIPS)2:00 – 5:00 PM
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Competition Day

Saturday, 10 October 2026

  • Module Competitions — Pitchfest, Build with AI & Speed Programming, each at their own venue9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Lunch Break1:00 – 2:00 PM
  • Culture Fest — SEECS Backyard2:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Submission Deadline — all modules, no extensions12:00 AM
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Finals & Closing

Sunday, 11 October 2026

  • Finals — Pitchfest (Seminar Hall) & Build with AI (Lecture Hall)9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Lunch Break1:00 – 2:00 PM
  • Closing Ceremony — NICE Seminar Hall2:00 – 5:00 PM
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What Is AICON'26?

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All Three Modules Are Live

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HOW IT WORKS

From sign-up to showcase.

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Apply

Register for your module of choice.

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Shortlist

Selected teams get confirmed a slot.

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Build

Compete, pitch, or ship — module day.

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Judge

Panels score, winners get announced.

HOSTED IN COLLABORATION WITH

Backed by NUST's own.

GDGoCGoogle Developer Groups on Campus, NUST
ACMACM NUST Student Chapter
NECNUST Entrepreneurs Club
NHCNUST Hack Club

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