​Singapore–India Hackathon 2026 | Kickoff Ceremony

​Bringing together bright minds from Singapore and India to innovate, collaborate and tackle real-world challenges.

​Join us for the official Singapore–India Hackathon (SIH) 2026 Kickoff Ceremony, marking the beginning of an exciting cross-border innovation journey that brings together talented students, educators, industry leaders and ecosystem partners from Singapore and India.

​The ceremony celebrates the spirit of bilateral collaboration, entrepreneurship and innovation, providing a platform for young innovators from both countries to exchange ideas, develop creative solutions and build meaningful connections.

​The programme will feature welcome addresses from distinguished representatives of Singapore Management University (SMU), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and government leaders from Singapore and India.

​We look forward to welcoming our guests, partners and participants as we celebrate the next generation of innovators and strengthen connections between Singapore and India.

​Programme Agenda

​10:00 AM - Registration

​10:30 AM – Opening

​10:35 AM – Welcome Address by Prof Lim Sun Sun, Vice President (Partnerships and Engagement), SMU

​10:45 AM – Welcome Address by AICTE

​10:55 AM – Address by Mr Desmond Lee, Singapore

​11:05 AM – Address by Mr Pralhad Joshi, India

​11:15 AM – Patron Sharing and Scholarship Launch

​11:25 AM – Official Kickoff of Singapore–India Hackathon 2026 and Group Photograph

​11:30 AM – Welcome Lunch

​Programme is subject to change.

​We look forward to an inspiring celebration of innovation, friendship and collaboration between Singapore and India!