DAWN
AWAKEN WHAT'S NEXT
A NEW HORIZON FOR
CURIOUS MINDS
DAWN
AWAKEN WHAT'S NEXT
One day. Multiple worlds.
Learn, build, compete, connect.
DAWN IS COMING
26 SEP 2026
MARIAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE
MORE THAN
AN EVENT.
A HIGHER TOMORROW.
DAWN is the flagship event of μLearn MCE × MACS, bringing together students through a diverse mix of technology, creativity, challenges, and experiences. It's a space to step beyond the classroom — to learn, build, compete, connect, and be part of a community that believes in a brighter tomorrow.
From classrooms to new horizons,
DAWN is where potential meets possibility.
IDEAS
Breakthrough Concepts
Challenge orthodox thinking and incubate disruptive technologies across full-stack platforms, cloud systems, and smart hardware.
PEOPLE
Vibrant Community
Connect with Kerala's brightest engineers, mentors from top tech studios, and startup founders.
EXPERIENCES
Immersive Tracks
Step into high-octane 24-hour hackathons, capture-the-flag battle arenas, and hardware showcases.
TOMORROW
A Brighter Horizon
Take home cash prizes, industry internships, cloud grants, and lifelong collaborative networks.
DAY OF EVENT • 26 SEP 2026
Check-In & Kits
Main Entrance Foyer
Opening Keynote
Main Auditorium
Arenas Commence
Hack Arena & Lab 04
Blueprint 2.0 Sprint
Design Studio
Fireside & AMA
Amphitheatre
Midnight Sprint
Hardware & Prototype Labs
FEATURED EVENTS
NIGHT SHIFT
Build innovative web platforms, mobile applications, and software systems solving real-world challenges.
CYBER HEIST
Infiltrate encrypted nodes, crack cryptographic ciphers, and defend digital fortresses in real-time.
BLUEPRINT 2.0
Craft intuitive interfaces, interactive prototypes, and modern design systems that elevate user experiences.
THE FOUNDRY
Showcase custom PCB designs, drone payloads, autonomous rovers, and smart embedded hardware.
Your questions
answered
Quick answers from the team. Still stuck? Reach out to our event coordinators directly.
DAWN is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate college students across engineering, technology, design, and management disciplines. Both beginners and experienced developers from any recognized institution are welcome to attend.
You can participate individually or as a team of 2 to 4 members. If you don't have a team yet, you can register individually and connect with potential teammates in our attendee community channels before kickoff.
Yes! High-speed Wi-Fi, continuous refreshments, meals, and designated overnight rest zones will be provided on campus at Marian Engineering College for all 24-hour hackathon and CTF participants.
General entry to DAWN, keynotes, exhibitions, and networking zones is free upon prior registration. Certain competitive arenas and track hackathons have nominal team fees to cover physical kits and resource logistics.
Bring your valid college ID card, your laptop with charging brick, any specific hardware components needed for your track, and your digital registration confirmation QR code for fast-track badge check-in.
DAWN is hosted at Marian Engineering College, Kazhakuttam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The campus is easily reachable via Kazhakuttam railway station, Trivandrum Central, and Trivandrum International Airport.
Yes. All verified attendees who participate in hackathons, tracks, or workshops receive accredited digital certificates eligible for KTU activity points according to university guidelines.