DevDiva Jam 2026 - Where Women Powers the Pixels

14th October 2026

Department of Computer Science and Engineering (AI & ML), in collaboration with the Women Development Cell (WDC) at Dronacharya College of Engineering, Gurugram, organized DevDiva Jam 2026 - Where Women Power the Pixels on 14^th October 2026. Guided by the tagline “Code. Create. Lead.” the girls-only innovation Hackathon encouraged female students to explore technology, develop creative solutions, and demonstrate their technical potential. Open to girls from all academic branches, the event provided an inclusive platform to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions through coding, teamwork, and problem-solving.

An enthusiastic response was received during the registration phase, with 58 teams registering for the competition. The first round, conducted through online idea submissions on 12 October 2026, assessed proposals on innovation, problem understanding, feasibility, impact, and presentation. Based on the evaluation, 15 teams were shortlisted for the final round, reflecting the participants’ creativity, technical understanding, and commitment to addressing real-world challenges.

The Hackathon featured seven thematic tracks: Women Safety & Security, Women Health & Wellness, Financial Independence, AI for Women Empowerment, Smart Cities & Safe Mobility, Women in Education & Career, and Open Innovation. These tracks encouraged participants to identify pressing social and technological challenges and propose meaningful, technology-driven interventions. From personal safety and healthcare to financial independence and education, the themes highlighted the potential of innovation to improve women’s lives and strengthen their participation in society.

During the final round on 14 October 2026, the shortlisted teams presented their ideas and demonstrated their proposed solutions before the jury. Participants explained their problem statements, discussed the feasibility of their concepts, and highlighted the practical impact of their innovations. The presentation round promoted analytical thinking, technical communication, collaboration, and confidence while providing students with valuable exposure to a competitive innovation environment.

Ms. Sandhaya Yadav from American Express served as the judge for the final round. An alumna of Dronacharya College of Engineering from the 2021–2025 batches, she brought professional experience in Machine Learning and industry-oriented insights to the evaluation process. Her expertise provided an industry perspective on the participants’ ideas, their applicability, and their potential for further development.

Following the final presentations and evaluation, the top three teams were recognized for their performance and innovative contributions:

• First Position - Team Tridevi: Anshika Sharma, AadyaMendiratta and ShikshaSaini - ₹10,000
• Second Position - Team Cyber Valkyries: Khushi Singh, Humita Bhatia and Prapti Kalia - ₹5,000
• Third Position - Team Pixie Bytes: Suhani Kumari, Vrinda Singh and Rishika — ₹3,000

The winning teams demonstrated creativity, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to present their ideas effectively. Recognition through cash prizes celebrated their efforts and encouraged continued participation in technology-based competitions and innovation initiatives.

Successful coordination of the event was supported by Prof. Yashvardhan Soni, Prof. Tammana Sehgal and Prof. Sakshi Ahuja, along with student coordinators Radhika, Rashi and Manav. Their collective efforts contributed to the smooth conduct of registrations, team coordination, presentations, evaluation, and prize distribution.

DevDiva Jam 2026 celebrated women’s participation in technology and promoted an environment where creativity, technical excellence, and leadership could thrive. By bringing together students from different branches, the hackathon encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration and the exploration of solutions to practical challenges. The spirit of “Code. Create. Lead.” was reflected in the participants’ efforts to turn ideas into innovation and take confident steps towards becoming future e technology leaders.