IDEAS 4.0- Innovation Carnival

K.R. Mangalam University successfully concluded IDEAS 4.0 – The Innovation Carnival 2026, a two-day event that brought together over 18,000 students from schools, universities and startups to celebrate artificial intelligence (AI), innovation and entrepreneurship. Held on October 27–28, the carnival featured over 100 activities and more than 25 competitions, including hackathons, robotics challenges, the Ideathon, project exhibitions, workshops and cultural performances. The Innoverse exhibition and AI Arena provided platforms for students to showcase innovative projects and explore emerging technologies. Distinguished guests included Dalbir Singh, Chairman of the One Globe Forum; Manika Vishwakarma, Miss Universe India 2025; Gaurav Taneja, popularly known as Flying Beast; Shri Ashok Gupta, Director, STPI Gurugram; and Shri Satya Prakash Jarawata, Vice President, Haryana BJP. Panel discussions on public–private research partnerships, AI-led innovation and developing an entrepreneurial mindset brought together academicians, industry leaders and innovators to discuss emerging opportunities and collaborative approaches. Participants competed in Robo Soccer, Robots Race, drone racing, the Ideathon and several creative and cultural events. Winners across various categories were felicitated for their achievements. The event highlighted KRMU’s commitment to experiential learning, innovation and entrepreneurship, encouraging students to explore emerging technologies and develop practical skills for the future.