SustainAI 2026 Ideathon is a Pre-Conclave Event of the Industry–Academia Conclave on "AI for Sustainability", organized by the School of Computer Science Engineering and Information Systems, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore. Theme:AI for Sustainable Development Goals (AI for SDGs) The Ideathon invites students, researchers, faculty, innovators, startups, and professionals to propose innovative AI-driven solutions that address real-world sustainability challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participation Mode: • Internal Participants (VIT Students, Research Scholars & Faculty): Offline at VIT, Vellore • External Participants (Students, Faculty, Startups & Professionals): Online Team Size: Maximum 3 members per team Registration Fee: • VIT Participants: ₹300 per team • External Participants: ₹500 per team Important Dates: • Idea Submission Deadline: 13 September 2026 • Shortlisted Teams Announcement: 18 September 2026 • Initial Pitch Presentation: 6 October 2026 • Grand Pitch Finale: 7 October 2026 Why Participate? • Expert Mentoring • Industry Jury Evaluation • Networking with Academia and Industry • Innovation Awards & Certificates • Incubation and Collaboration Opportunities • Opportunity to showcase your idea at SustainAI 2026 Complete the payment to confirm your team registration. Registration will be considered successful only after payment confirmation.