DevDay By FAST NUCES Karachi 2026

DevDay '26 is a developer-first competition empowering innovators to build, compete, and push boundaries through real-world challenges, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology. Organized by FAST NUCES Karachi with ACM HITMS as an outreach partner, this ultimate tech fest brings together students, professionals, and innovators for an unforgettable celebration of coding, innovation, and ideas.

Event Highlights

• 4500+ Participants competing across 25+ competition tracks in a spirit of excellence and innovation.
• 30+ Partner Institutions collaborating to make DevDay a truly inclusive and network-rich experience.
• Multiple Competition Domains spanning Tech Quest, Software Engineering, AI & Data Science, Dev & Design, Core Coding, General Challenges, Electrical Engineering, Business, and Project Xtreme.

Competition Tracks

DevDay '26 features diverse competition categories to challenge and inspire developers of all skill levels:

• Tech Quest: Exploration and tech testing platform for digital innovations.
• Software Engineering: Architecting resilient systems that withstand high-throughput operations.
• AI & Data Science: Deep neural modeling and predictive analytics on vast datasets.
• Dev & Design: Stress-testing structures through adversarial design and deconstruction.
• Core Coding: Algorithmic challenges and real-time coding competitions.
• Electrical Engineering: Robotics, embedded control systems, and engineering challenges.
• Business: Startup pitches, investment ideas, and business case challenges.
• Project Xtreme: Showcase your FYP or product to industry professionals.

Beyond Competitions

Alongside 25+ competitions, DevDay '26 offers food stalls, mini-games, on-campus entertainment, and exceptional networking opportunities with industry professionals, mentors, and fellow innovators. Whether you're competing or connecting, DevDay '26 is the arena where developers build under pressure, prove their skills, and claim their place among the best.

With 16 years of legacy and the success of DevDay '25, DevDay '26 stands as the ultimate platform for celebrating innovation, fostering collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what developers can achieve.