NIET Hosts IDEAForge & PARALLAX 2026, Drawing Global & National Tech Talent

Greater Noida, October 23, 2026: The Department of Information Technology at Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET), Greater Noida, successfully organised two national-level innovation and technology competitions, IDEAForge 2026 and PARALLAX 2026, under the aegis of its Visionary Vault Club and MetaVerse Club. The events witnessed an overwhelming response, attracting over 1,400 registrations and 280 teams, with participation from prestigious institutions, including Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other leading colleges and universities across India. The competitions also gained an international dimension, drawing participants from countries including Germany and Nigeria, reflecting their growing global reach and appeal.

IDEAForge 2026, organised under the theme “From Problems to Possibilities,” provided a dynamic platform for aspiring innovators to identify real-world challenges and develop creative, practical and technology-driven solutions. PARALLAX 2026, themed “Reality, Reimagined,” focused on the rapidly evolving fields of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR), encouraging participants to explore immersive technologies and develop innovative applications with real-world relevance.

The competitions witnessed enthusiastic participation across multiple stages. IDEAForge recorded 916 registrations on Unstop, with 61 teams comprising 188 participants advancing to the second round. Similarly, PARALLAX attracted 45 teams with 105 participants in its online second round, demonstrating significant interest in immersive technologies and next-generation digital innovation.

A notable highlight of the events was the participation of students from premier technical institutions, including IITs and NITs, alongside participants from Germany, Nigeria and other institutions across India. This diverse national and international representation enriched the competitive environment, encouraged cross-cultural exchange of ideas and provided participants with valuable opportunities to demonstrate their technical expertise, creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Both competitions served as platforms for nurturing innovation, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration and strengthening industry-relevant technical competencies. The events reflected NIET’s continued commitment to fostering an innovation-driven academic ecosystem, encouraging entrepreneurship and preparing students to address emerging technological challenges.

The successful organisation of IDEAForge 2026 and PARALLAX 2026 was conducted under the guidance and encouragement of Dr. Vinod M. Kapse, Director, NIET, and the leadership of Dr. Ritesh Rastogi, Head of the Department of Information Technology. The events were coordinated by Dr. Prabha Shreeraj Nair, Event Coordinator, whose dedicated efforts, along with the contributions of faculty members, student organising teams and the Visionary Vault and MetaVerse Clubs, played a significant role in the successful planning and execution of both competitions.

The Department of Information Technology expressed its sincere gratitude to the institute management, particularly Dr. Neema Aggrawal, AMD, for her continued support, encouragement and commitment to promoting innovation, creativity, technological advancement and student-led initiatives.

With enthusiastic participation from across India and overseas, IDEAForge 2026 and PARALLAX 2026 marked another significant milestone in NIET’s efforts to promote technological excellence, experiential learning, entrepreneurship and global academic engagement, further strengthening the institute’s position as a platform for emerging technologies and future-ready innovation.