EFx India 2026: Pioneering Innovation at National Engineering Festival

EFx India 2026, organized by ASME Foundation India in Jaipur, brings together 700+ engineering students for hands-on workshops and industry challenges, aiming to foster innovation and prepare future engineers. The festival emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking, sustainable solutions, and includes initiatives like 'Gear Up FEME' promoting women in engineering.

Jaipur, India — ASME Foundation India launched EFx India 2026, a national engineering festival, drawing over 700 engineering students from across 19 states. The event, held from January 16-18, focuses on innovation, hands-on learning, and interdisciplinary workshops aimed at preparing future-ready engineers.

Prominent sessions include 'Robotics in the Age of AI,' exploring AI's role in autonomous systems, and 'Gear Up FEME,' a women-only challenge promoting gender diversity in engineering. Major sponsors like GAIL (India) Limited are backing these initiatives, underscoring the event's commitment to fostering creativity and real-world problem-solving skills.

EFx India 2026, taking place under ASME, expects to bridge academia and industry, enhancing practical exposure and aiding India's transition to a design-centric economy. The event is a precursor to the International Mechanical Engineering Congress in Chennai, further solidifying India's status as a global engineering innovation hub.

(With inputs from agencies.)