Call for Participation: Road Safety Hackathon 2026 (BIMSTEC Countries)

This initiative focuses on the theme “AI in Road Safety,” aiming to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence and chatbot-based systems to address critical road safety challenges across the BIMSTEC region. We encourage all interested members of our community to represent our institution and contribute to this impactful regional collaboration.

Challenge Tracks

Participants will develop solutions focusing on one of the following key areas:

 DriveLegal Chatbot: Focused on delivering location-specific traffic laws, violation details, and fine structures to enhance public awareness and compliance.

 RoadWatch Chatbot: Designed to empower citizens to monitor road conditions, track infrastructure spending, and report road-related issues.

 RoadSoS Chatbot: Focused on providing real-time access to emergency services, including trauma centers, ambulances, police, and rescue support.

Why Participate?

This hackathon offers a unique platform to:

 Collaborate: Connect with bright minds from across the BIMSTEC region.

 Innovate: Develop practical, technology-driven solutions for real-world safety issues.

 Engage: Share ideas and spark meaningful discussions with peers and experts.

We highly encourage our students, faculty, and researchers to take this opportunity to showcase their innovation and contribute to making roads safer.

For further information on registration and submission guidelines, please visit the official CoERS, IIT Madras website.