Adani University successfully hosted the second edition of its flagship cybersecurity conclave, Cyber Samwad 2026, on 16–17 October 2026, under the theme “Cybersecurity in the Era of AI.” The two-day event brought together university leadership, industry experts, cybersecurity professionals, and law enforcement representatives to discuss emerging digital threats, security innovations, and collaborative approaches to building a safer digital future.

The conclave featured insightful sessions by distinguished speakers, including Prof. (Dr.) Sunil Jha, Provost Prof. (Dr.) Dhaval Pujara, Mr. Riyaz Tambe of Zscaler India, Ms. Vishakha Yadav of Adani Group, Mr. Burgees Cooper of Adani Enterprise Limited, Mr. Akash Nishad of Demmisto Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Lavina Sinha, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime), Ahmedabad City, and Dr. Ramya Shah of the National Forensic Sciences University. The sessions explored advanced cybersecurity solutions, ethical coding, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), digital footprint analysis, professional practices in cybersecurity, and the importance of collaboration among academia, industry, and law enforcement.

A hands-on Kali Linux bootcamp further provided participants with practical exposure to cybersecurity tools relevant to penetration testing and digital forensics. The conclave also featured a competitive hackathon, where 220 students across 67 teams developed innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges in cybersecurity, smart cities, and public services.

Hackathon Winners:

• First Place – Team Gandiv: Smart Government Hospital Queue Management System — ₹20,000 prize.
• Second Place – Team Rubber_DuckS: Smart City and Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity — ₹10,000 prize.
• Third Place – Team DumsDay: AI-Powered Smart Temple Management and Devotee Safety System.

Cyber Samwad 2026 reinforced Adani University’s commitment to cybersecurity education, experiential learning, industry collaboration, and innovation. By connecting academic knowledge with practical challenges, the conclave empowered students to strengthen their technical capabilities and contribute to a more secure and resilient digital ecosystem.