01 August, 2026

ConfluenceX'26 was hosted by the Chemical Engineering Department, VGEC as a national-level technical event bringing together students, researchers, academicians, and industry professionals on a common platform. Spread across an online screening round followed by a final on-campus event, the initiative successfully brought together participants from across the country to exchange ideas, demonstrate technical excellence, and foster innovation through paper presentations, poster presentations, process-to-product exhibitions, and technical competitions. The enthusiastic participation and high-quality technical work reflected the growing culture of innovation and research among engineering students nationwide.

Key Features:

• Organizing Department: Chemical Engineering Department, VGEC
• Event Theme: Next Generation of Chemical Innovation
• Duration: Online Screening Round followed by On-Campus Final Event – 1st August 2026
• Venue: Vishveshwarayya Auditorium, VGEC
• Chief Guest: Shri Dilipkumar Rana, IAS, Commissioner, Commissionerate of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat
• No. of Participants: 136 (Teams Registered: 61, Participating Institutes: 15, External Institute Participants: 95)
• Prize Pool: ₹70,000 across all four flagship events

Discussion Points:

• Paper Presentation – platform to present original research, innovative concepts, and emerging technologies
• Poster Presentation – showcased innovative research, practical engineering solutions, and creative ideas
• ChemSim Sprint – challenged teams to apply core engineering principles through process simulation using the industry-relevant DWSIM tool
• Process to Product Expo – showcased the complete journey from ideation to implementation, with functional prototypes presented to judges and industry experts
• Strong sponsorship support was received from industry partners, including GEDA (Title Sponsor), Rototech Engineering Systems, Meghmani Organics Ltd., Matangi, SRS, Balaji Technologies, Macro Polymers, Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd., and Marvell Design & Projects Pvt. Ltd.
• Extensive outreach drive covering over 50 institutes, resulting in participation from 15 institutes across Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Telangana, including IIT Hyderabad
• Jamming Session – a cultural evening of music and Garba, one of the most memorable parts of the event

Key Message:

" ConfluenceX'26 created a national platform where 136 participants from 15 institutes competed and collaborated, translating innovative ideas into practical, real-world engineering solutions. "