IEEE YESIST12 2026 – Preliminary Round
IEEE YESIST12 2026 – Preliminary Round at Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg is an international innovation competition organized by the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group, in collaboration with the IEEE Student Branch, BIT Durg, IEEE YESIST12, and the iExplore Foundation. This event serves as the official preliminary round for IEEE YESIST12 2026 and provides a structured platform for students and young innovators to ideate, present, and evaluate technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges.
The event will be conducted in offline mode and will include idea submissions, shortlisting, and on-spot presentations evaluated by an expert jury panel. Participants will compete across multiple tracks, including the Innovation Track, Maker Fair Track, WePOWER Track, and Special Track, covering themes such as sustainability, social impact, smart systems, and emerging technologies. Evaluation will focus on originality, feasibility, societal relevance, and alignment with IEEE’s mission of advancing technology for humanity.
In addition to the competition, the event will feature orientation and guidance sessions to help participants understand global innovation standards and effective idea presentation. Selected teams from this preliminary round will advance to the IEEE YESIST12 2026 Grand Finale in Indonesia, gaining international exposure and recognition.
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- Bhilai Institute of Technology - Durg
- Bhilai House
- Durg, Chhattisgarh
- India 491001
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