RocketRide × SGU AI-thon 2026

ABOUT THE EVENT

An 8-hour offline Artificial Intelligence innovation sprint organized at SDGI Global University in collaboration with RocketRide (San Francisco, California, USA).

The event is designed to bring together 200–400 talented engineering students to solve real-world problems using Artificial Intelligence while gaining exposure to modern AI development tools, global engineering practices, and mentorship from international technology leaders. Whether you're a beginner exploring AI or an experienced developer building production-ready applications, this AI-thon provides the perfect platform to learn, innovate, and showcase your skills.

8-Hour Offline AI Sprint

High-energy 8-hour offline coding sprint to build working AI prototypes from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM on campus.

RocketRide Collaboration

Direct partnership with RocketRide, an AI technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA.

Keynote by Rod (CTO)

In-person keynote address and continuous mentoring by Rod Christensen, Chief Technology Officer at RocketRide.

Global Mentorship

Virtual mentorship and code reviews from senior engineers in RocketRide's San Francisco Engineering Team.

200–400 Students

Curated cohort of ambitious engineering developers, creators, and AI enthusiasts building together.

Prize & Opportunities

USD 100 Prize / Gift Card, Elite Builder Certificates, and DevRel / Engineering career opportunities within RocketRide.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER & MENTORSHIP

Featured Speaker & Silicon Valley Mentors

Direct interaction with international technology leaders from San Francisco, USA.

Rod Christensen

CTO @ RocketRide

San Francisco, California, USA

Rod Christensen

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

RocketRide | San Francisco, California, USA

Rod will join the event in person at SDGI Global University to deliver the keynote session, share technical insights into modern AI engineering, and mentor participants throughout the hackathon.

In-Person Keynote Session Hands-on Mentorship Silicon Valley Insights

HACKATHON DOMAINS & TRACKS

11 Innovation Tracks

Participants are encouraged to build innovative AI-powered solutions across multiple domains:

TRACK 01

Generative AI

Build LLM agents, multi-modal applications, autonomous reasoning systems, and generative content engines.

TRACK 02

Machine Learning

Predictive analytics, custom fine-tuning, computer vision classification, and anomaly detection models.

TRACK 03

AI for Cybersecurity

Automated threat hunting, smart contract auditing, vulnerability defense, and zero-day detection.

TRACK 04

AI for Healthcare

Intelligent diagnostic tools, patient triage assistants, medical report summarization, and health forecasting.

TRACK 05

AI for FinTech

Fraud detection algorithms, portfolio intelligence, automated credit scoring, and market risk analysis.

TRACK 06

AI for Education

Personalized AI tutors, automated assignment feedback engines, and adaptive learning course generators.

TRACK 07

AI for Sustainability

Carbon footprint tracking, renewable energy grid optimization, precision agriculture, and climate risk analytics.

TRACK 08

AI + Cloud Computing

Serverless AI inference, distributed model serving, cloud runtime orchestration, and edge deployment.

TRACK 09

AI-Powered Web Applications

Modern web applications integrated with embedded AI copilots, dynamic UI generation, and real-time intelligence.

TRACK 10

AI-Powered Mobile Applications

On-device neural inference, voice-activated mobile assistants, AR/VR integration, and mobile productivity.

TRACK 11

AI + IoT

Smart edge sensory processing, automated robotics control, industrial telemetry, and connected devices.

BENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIES

Why Participate?

Participating in RocketRide × SGU AI-thon 2026 offers more than just a hackathon experience. You'll have the opportunity to:

✓ Build real-world AI applications
✓ Learn modern AI development workflows
✓ Gain hands-on experience with RocketRide AIDE
✓ Receive mentorship from experienced AI engineers
✓ Network with founders, CTOs, and global technology professionals
✓ Collaborate with talented student developers
✓ Showcase your technical skills before industry experts

SKILLS & WORKFLOWS

What You'll Learn

Participants will gain practical experience in industry-grade practices:

AI Application Development

Prompt Engineering

AI Agent Workflows

AI APIs & Cloud Runtime

AI Product Development

Rapid Prototyping

REWARDS & CAREER RECOGNITION

Prize Pool & Additional Benefits

Win exciting rewards and launch your career in the RocketRide ecosystem.

WINNING TEAM

USD 100 Prize

USD 100 Gift Card / Cash Prize (as confirmed by RocketRide) + RocketRide Elite Builder Recognition.

RECOGNITION

Elite Certificate

Official RocketRide Elite Builder Certificate awarded to high-performing participants.

CAREER PATHWAY

DevRel & Eng Roles

Opportunity to be considered for Developer Relations (DevRel) and Engineering roles within RocketRide's global ecosystem.

EVENT TIMELINE

Event Schedule (22 August 2026)

An 8-hour packed schedule from morning registration to evening awards.

09:00 AM

Registration & Check-in

Welcome check-in, team badge distribution, and Wi-Fi setup at SDGI Global University campus.

09:30 AM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome address by university leadership and event coordinators.

10:00 AM

Keynote Session by Rod, CTO RocketRide

In-person keynote session on modern AI engineering, Silicon Valley dev trends, and RocketRide AIDE.

10:40 AM

Problem Statement Briefing

Unveiling hackathon guidelines, track judging parameters, and submission rules.

11:00 AM

AI-thon Hacking Sprint Begins

Hacking commences! Teams design, code, and prototype their AI solutions.

01:00 PM

Lunch Break

Networking lunch break provided for all registered participants.

02:00 PM

Mentoring & Development

1-on-1 feedback sessions with Rod Christensen & virtual RocketRide San Francisco mentors.

04:30 PM

Project Presentations

Shortlisted builder teams present live working product demonstrations to the judges.

05:00 PM

Results & Closing Ceremony

Winner announcements, prize distribution, certificates, and closing networking.

ELIGIBILITY & CODE OF CONDUCT

Who Can Participate?

No prior hackathon experience is required! We welcome all passionate builders.

Undergraduate Students Postgraduate Students AI Enthusiasts Developers Innovators Open-source Contributors

CODE OF CONDUCT & INTEGRITY

All participants are expected to maintain professionalism, respect fellow participants, mentors, judges, and organizers, and uphold the highest standards of integrity throughout the event.

LEADERSHIP

Organizing Committee

Organized by Tech Wave – The School of Engineering & Technology, Technical Club, SDGI Global University in collaboration with RocketRide (USA)

Prof. (Dr.) Jaideep Kumar

Director, School of Engineering & Technology

SDGI Global University

EVENT CHAIRPERSON

Mr. Keshav

Assistant Professor,

School of Engineering & Technology

SDGI Global University

FACULTY COORDINATOR

Mr. Pranay Singh

Assistant Professor,

School of Engineering & Technology

SDGI Global University

FACULTY COORDINATOR

Aaditya Kataria

Vice President, Tech Wave

School of Engineering & Technology

SDGI Global University

STUDENT COORDINATOR

REGISTRATIONS

Ready to Build the Future?

Join RocketRide × SGU AI-thon 2026. Official registration is hosted exclusively on Devnovate.

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION PORTAL

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REACH OUT TO US

CONTACT COMMAND CENTER

SUPPORT HOTLINE

+91 8923866404

EMAIL US

[email protected]

LOCATION

SDGI Global University, Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad

ROCKETRIDE × SGU AI-THON 2026