Introduction
Most DevFests take a day. Bhubaneswar takes two. GDG DevFest 2026 Bhubaneswar runs on 28 and 29 November 2026 at the Pipul Padmaja Premium Hotel and Convention in Chandrasekharpur, and it pairs a hackathon on day one with the full DevFest conference on day two. The official listing runs the event from 5:00 PM on Saturday 28 November to 5:00 PM on Sunday 29 November.
The idea is simple enough: build something on the first day, then spend the second day learning from the people who build for a living. Registration is free through the GDG event page.
Event Overview
Day one is the hackathon. Teams collaborate on real-world problems, turn ideas into working prototypes, and get mentorship while they build. Day two is DevFest itself: keynotes from Google Developer Experts, industry leaders and technology innovators, hands-on workshops, tech talks and networking.
The technology spread is broad. Workshops cover AI, Cloud, Web, Mobile and emerging technologies. Talks cover AI, Flutter, Android, Web, Firebase, machine learning and generative AI. The organisers pitch the two days as a single experience, designed to turn ideas into impact.
DevFest is Google's global festival for developers, run independently by GDG chapters in cities around the world. Each edition is shaped by its local organisers, and Bhubaneswar's two-day version, with a hackathon attached, is one of the more ambitious formats in this year's India season. The chapter has pitched the weekend at anyone who builds, from students writing their first lines of code to founders running teams.
What to Expect
On day one, expect team formation, brainstorming and a day of building with guidance from mentors. The hackathon is framed around innovation and problem solving: bring an idea, find collaborators, and leave with a working prototype.
Day two shifts to learning. Keynotes open the day, followed by hands-on workshops where you get practical experience with current tools, and tech talks across the Google stack and beyond. Networking runs through the day, with developers, startups, entrepreneurs and technology leaders in the room. The organisers describe the community side of the event as central: a developer ecosystem that encourages collaboration, creativity and knowledge sharing.
The venue, a premium hotel and convention centre in Chandrasekharpur, puts the event close to the KIIT and Infocity area, where much of the city's student and tech population is based. That matters for a two-day event: attendees can get there easily on both days, and the hackathon teams have a proper space to work in.
Who Should Attend
The organisers list five groups: students looking to kickstart their technology journey and gain hands-on experience; developers and engineers eager to explore new technologies; designers and product managers interested in innovation and design thinking; entrepreneurs and startups seeking inspiration and collaboration; and tech enthusiasts who like learning and experimenting.
The two-day structure means different people can take different things from it. Students and first-time builders get the most from the hackathon day. Working developers will find the workshops and talks on day two the better fit. Founders get both: a look at what local builders can do, and a room full of potential collaborators.
Key Highlights
- Two-day format: hackathon on day one, DevFest conference on day two
- 28 and 29 November 2026 at Pipul Padmaja Premium Hotel and Convention, Chandrasekharpur
- Keynotes from Google Developer Experts and industry leaders
- Hands-on workshops in AI, Cloud, Web, Mobile and emerging technologies
- Tech talks on AI, Flutter, Android, Web, Firebase, ML and Generative AI
- Mentorship and team building during the hackathon
- Networking with developers, startups and entrepreneurs
- Free registration through the GDG event page
- Organised by GDG Bhubaneswar
Agenda and Speakers
No timed agenda or named speaker list has been published yet. The organisers confirm keynotes from Google Developer Experts, industry leaders and technology innovators on day two, with the hackathon running on day one. The official listing gives the event hours as 5:00 PM on 28 November to 5:00 PM on 29 November. Session details are expected on the GDG event page as the dates approach.
Registration Information
Registration is free through the GDG event page on gdg.community.dev. No ticket price is listed, and no registration deadline has been announced. Attendees should register in advance, as DevFest events in the region have drawn large crowds.
Venue and Location
The venue is the Pipul Padmaja Premium Hotel and Convention, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751016. Chandrasekharpur is in the northern part of the city, close to the KIIT and Infocity area, and is reachable by bus, auto and taxi from Bhubaneswar railway station and Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Why This Event Matters
Bhubaneswar has been building a serious tech presence for years, with a large student population, a growing startup scene and the Infocity corridor. A two-day DevFest, with a hackathon attached, is the kind of event that matches that scale: it gives local developers a flagship gathering without a trip to Hyderabad or Bengaluru.
The hackathon-plus-conference format is the interesting choice. It treats building and learning as one event rather than two, and it gives students a reason to stay for both days. For Odisha's developer community, it is the biggest date on the GDG calendar this year.
Event Details
- Event: GDG DevFest 2026 Bhubaneswar
- Dates: 28 to 29 November 2026
- Timings: 5:00 PM on 28 November to 5:00 PM on 29 November IST (per the official listing)
- Venue: Pipul Padmaja Premium Hotel and Convention, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar 751016
- City: Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Format: In-person
- Organiser: GDG Bhubaneswar
- Tickets: Free (RSVP via the GDG event page)
- Registration deadline: Not Announced
Last verified: 14 November 2026.
