KLU organises ‘AI BUILD 2026’ hackathon
KL University hosted the 'AI BUILD 2026' hackathon, bringing together students from over 75 engineering colleges to solve industry problems. The event focused on practical applications of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and Agentic AI.
Why it matters
Hackathons like this demonstrate the increasing focus on AI-driven skill development in Indian higher education to meet industry demands.
The KL University (KLU), ASSOCHAM and 42 Learn, a leading talent and skilling platform have jointly organised ‘AI BUILD 2026’, an industry-led AI Engineering Challenge, at the KLU in Vijayawada on Monday (August 10, 2026).
Students from 75-plus engineering colleges took part in the event. Following the assessments, the top 1,000 students were selected to participate in the “AI BUILD 2026 Hackathon”, where they worked on real-world industry problem statements across Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and emerging technologies.
The KLU team comprising Seshma Muddana, Syed Mastan Vali and Shravya Lankapalli emerged as the winners.
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