Event Schedule

Complete timeline for CODORRA 2026 - from pre-event workshops to final awards ceremony.

Complete Timeline

48-Hour Journey

From team formation to final presentations - your complete hackathon experience mapped out.

Day -1 (Pre-Event)

Friday, March 14

Online
Sponsor Workshops
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Hall

TechCorp Security: Advanced Threat Detection, SecureVentures: Startup Pitch Session

Online
Team Formation & Networking
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking Area

Connect with potential teammates, discuss project ideas, and form teams

Online
Opening Ceremony
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Main Stage

Welcome address, sponsor introductions, and hackathon overview

Day 0 (Kickoff)

Saturday, March 15

In-Person
Registration & Check-in
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration Desk

Final registration, swag distribution, and venue orientation

Online
Opening Keynote
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Main Stage

Keynote address by industry leaders on cybersecurity trends and opportunities

Online
Challenge Announcements
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Stage

Sponsor challenge tracks and special prizes revealed

Online
Hacking Begins!
12:00 PM
All Areas

48-hour coding marathon officially starts

In-Person
Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dining Area

Pizza and networking session

Online
Technical Workshop
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshop Room A

Cybersecurity tools and frameworks introduction

In-Person
Dinner Break
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dining Area

Evening meal and team check-ins

Online
Mentor Office Hours
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mentor Lounge

One-on-one sessions with industry mentors

Day 1 (Hacking Continues)

Sunday, March 16

In-Person
Morning Coffee & Check-in
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Dining Area

Coffee, pastries, and progress updates

Online
AI Security Workshop
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Workshop Room B

Building secure AI systems and detecting adversarial attacks

In-Person
Lunch Break
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dining Area

Midday meal and team progress sharing

Online
Fintech Security Panel
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Main Stage

Industry experts discuss financial security challenges

Online
Midpoint Check-in
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
All Areas

Progress updates and troubleshooting session

In-Person
Dinner Break
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Dining Area

Evening meal and final push preparation

Online
Late Night Workshop
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Workshop Room A

Advanced debugging and optimization techniques

Day 2 (Demo Day)

Monday, March 17

Online
Final Sprint & Submission
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
All Areas

Last-minute fixes and final project submissions

Online
Project Presentations
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Main Stage

Teams present their solutions to judges and community

In-Person
Lunch & Networking
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dining Area

Final networking session and project demos

In-Person
Judging & Deliberation
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Judges Room

Judges evaluate projects and select winners

Online
Closing Ceremony
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Main Stage

Award announcements, prize distribution, and closing remarks

In-Person
Post-Event Networking
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking Area

Final networking, contact exchange, and celebration

Participation Modes

Venue Information

Details about both in-person and online participation options.

Main Venue (Bengaluru)

24/7 access with security, high-speed internet, and backup power

Features:

  • Air conditioning
  • High-speed WiFi
  • Backup 4G routers
  • Security personnel
  • Overnight access
Online Track

Full virtual participation with live streaming and Discord community

Features:

  • Live streamed sessions
  • Discord community
  • Virtual workshops
  • Online judging
  • Digital swag
Important Information

Key Notes & Guidelines

Essential information to help you make the most of your hackathon experience.

Important Notes
  • All times are in IST (Indian Standard Time)
  • Online participants have access to all workshops and sessions via live stream
  • Meals are provided for in-person participants only
  • Venue remains open 24/7 during the hacking period
  • Final submissions must be made by 10:00 AM on Day 2
  • Demo Day presentations are mandatory for all teams
Quick Reference

Timeline Overview

High-level view of the hackathon timeline for easy reference.

  • Pre‑event (–36h to –24h)
    Onboarding

    Onboarding, sponsor sessions, marketing push.

  • Day 0
    Kickoff

    Opening, keynote, team formation → hacking starts.

  • Hack Period
    36 hours

    Venue open 24/7.

  • Day 2 (48h)
    Demo Day

    Final demos, judging, closing ceremony.

  • Post‑event
    Follow‑ups

    Prizes, mentorship follow‑ups, mini‑accelerator.