NextGen Expo is a high-impact technology showcase bringing together manufacturers, startups, investors, students, educational institutions, developers, and tech professionals. It serves as a launchpad for the next wave of industrial automation, smart devices, and creative computing solutions.
VIP ribbon cutting, keynote addresses from industry pioneers, and expo arena doors open to 10,000+ trade visitors, innovators, and students.
Open Division national tournament featuring high-speed autonomous line follower tracking across circuit paths and competitive robo football showdown. Anyone can register & compete! View Challenge Details →
Jury evaluations, score verification, and technical briefings for the Day 2 major hackathon tracks.
Design or adapt open-source 3D models (Printables reference) to slice, 3D print, assemble, and test a functional articulated robotic arm. View Robotic Arm Challenge →
Autonomous solutions uniting computer vision, edge AI algorithms, sensor integration, and physical robotic actuation. View AI & Robotics Details →
Interactive virtual environments, spatial computing, simulation prototypes, and augmented workflows. View AR/VR Details →
Precision UAV flight arena trials: pick-and-place payload kinematics (1–5 kg) and obstacle gate course navigation under pressure. View Drone Challenge →
Additive manufacturing pipeline, slicer parameter tuning, CAD optimization, and real-time 3D printing rapid prototyping.
UAV flight safety standards, pre-flight telemetry protocols, emergency fail-safes & operational safety masterclass.
Trade awards and booth design recognition certificates presented to outstanding global components vendors.
Cash prizes, developer certificates, and grand awards distribution celebrating innovation at NextGen Expo 2026.
Join RAAIF's official hackathons and engineering challenges. Build, optimize, and pitch working prototypes to compete for prestigious awards.
Open Division: High-speed autonomous line following across circuit schematics and competitive tactical robo football matches.
Autonomous problem solvers combining computer vision, agentic AI reasoning, and physical robotic actuation.
Design immersive learning, training simulators, or real-estate walkthrough solutions where AR/VR is essential.
Pilot payload navigation trials: pick & place stability tasks and complex obstacle gate course tracking.
Design, structurally optimize, print, and test a physical component for rapid mechanical solving.
Author a short film collaborating with generative AI tools across visual rendering, voice, and score.
Explore cutting-edge advancements across nine specialized product categories driving the global innovation wave.
Industrial Robots | Drones | UAVs | Drone Components | Robot Software
Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Edge Computing | GenAI | Agentic AI
3D Printers | Additive Manufacturing | Prototyping Materials
EVs | Charging Infrastructure | Batteries & Energy Storage | Smart Mobility Solutions
VR / AR / MR | Gaming Hardware | PC Components | Creator & Streaming Gear
Smart Appliances | Connected Devices | Security & Surveillance | Home Automation
Industrial Automation | Precision Engineering | CNC Systems
Semiconductors | PCBs | SMT Equipment | Electronic Components
Wearables | Smartwatches | Smartphones | Tablets | Audio Devices
Technology exhibitions and live product showcases.
Workshops, masterclasses, and panels with experts.
Hackathons, prototyping trials, and dev challenges.
Robotics battles, drone racing, and design contests.
Unveiling of prototypes, products, and tech breakthroughs.
Grants, prestigious awards, and trade recognition.
Step onto India's premium tech competition stage. Test your designs, coding, and piloting skills against national-level builders.
Autonomous rovers navigate high-speed circuit tracks, alongside tactical competitive robo football matches. Open to all students, colleges & makers!
Custom drones face off in maneuvering speed trials, visual targeting checks, stabilization under simulated wind, and obstacle layouts.
Design or adapt open-source models (Printables reference) to slice, 3D print, assemble, and test an articulated robotic arm under live jury inspection.
Build hands-on engineering capabilities and access direct insights from pioneering corporate researchers.
A deep dive into real-world GenAI deployment, large multimodal models, autonomous agents, and enterprise adoption beyond the hype.
Hands-on hardware masterclass covering Obstacle Avoidance Robot, Soccer Robot & Bluetooth RC Controlled Robot.
Specialist keynotes on spatial computing hardware, enterprise digital twins, WebXR, and immersive simulation optics.
UAV flight safety standards, pre-flight telemetry protocols, emergency fail-safes & operational safety masterclass.
Additive manufacturing pipeline, slicer parameter tuning, CAD optimization, and real-time physical prototyping.
NextGen Expo represents the central physical venue for electronic manufacturers, components suppliers, robotics companies, and tech startups. With over 50+ exhibitors and 10,000+ trade visitors, it acts as a premier B2B and B2C catalyst in the tech ecosystem.
Gain exposure to advanced technology, interact with builders, and compete in robotics/drone events to test your engineering capability.
Bring engineering and computer science teams to pit their prototyping, coding, and design designs against top-level institutions.
Demonstrate working software or hardware products, gain leads, connect with trade suppliers, and engage potential venture funding partners.
CXOs, CIOs, CTOs, and procurement heads looking to discover emerging system integrations and components manufacturers.
Dealers, regional tech distributors, and agents aiming to sign up dealership lines and expand sourcing networks.
Venture Capitalists, accelerators, incubator coordinators, and angel networks scouting high-potential technology models.
Bengaluru provides the ideal tech framework for NextGen Expo 2026. As India's technology capital, the city coordinates a highly integrated tech community:
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Book a stall or space
Participate in 5 challenges
Hands-on engineering learning
Join virtual innovation panels
Keynotes & network track
Junior robotics challenges
Register as a general visitor