Organized By Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Lead Organizer Artificial Intelligence Centre

Supported By Daffodil AI Club & AR/VR Game Development Lab

From Idea to
Discovery.

Present your research, share your ideas, and take the first step toward making your work visible. Submit your abstract and compete in the research poster final.

Eligibility: DIU students only · Teams of up to 3 members

Competition overview

Bring your research to the poster stage.

The competition has two phases: initial registration and abstract review, followed by the final poster presentation round for qualified teams.

01

Register your team

DIU students only. A team may include up to three members. Abstract submission closes on 10 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

02

Abstract review

Submitted abstracts will be reviewed, and the results will be announced on 11 November 2026.

03

Final poster presentation

The final event is on 15 November 2026. Finalist teams must print their own A0 portrait poster (841 × 1189 mm).

Key dates

Competition timeline

Competition launch

Registration and abstract submission open.

Abstract submission deadline

Registration and abstract submission close at 11:59 PM.

Results announcement

Qualified teams will be notified of the Phase 1 results.

Final poster presentation day

Poster presentations, panel discussion, prize-giving and closing ceremony.

Featured session

Beyond the Hype: Emerging Technologies Shaping Tomorrow

Join distinguished professors and academicians from leading universities for an engaging panel discussion on the technologies shaping research, industry and society. Explore perspectives on emerging innovations, exchange ideas with experts, and take part in an open conversation about the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Panel discussion banner: Beyond the Hype — Emerging Technologies Shaping Tomorrow
15 November 2026 10:30 AM KT-201
15 November 2026

Final Day Rundown

A full day of research presentations, expert discussion, recognition and closing activities.

Part A — Final Poster Round

Venue: Library
Setup and check-in

Poster boards, team registration, judge briefing and volunteer positioning.

Opening of poster round

Welcome, introduction of judges and rules briefing.

Final poster presentations and judging

Judges visit each team; teams present their research and answer questions.

Judging ends and transition

Score sheets are collected; participants, judges and guests move to KT-201.

Part B — Panel Discussion

Venue: KT-201
Opening

Seating, welcome and introduction of panelists and moderator.

Beyond the Hype: Emerging Technologies Shaping Tomorrow

Panel discussion with distinguished professors and academicians.

Open Q&A

Questions and discussion with students and guests.

Panel wrap-up

Closing reflections and thanks to the panelists.

Part C — Closing Ceremony

Venue: KT-201
Closing remarks
Result announcement and prize-giving

Announcement of 3rd, 2nd and 1st prize winners, followed by certificates for finalists.

Vote of thanks
Group photo and closing
Food and refreshments

Food for participants, guests, organizers and volunteers from 12:30 PM onwards. Venue to be confirmed.

Why participate?

Make your research visible.

The poster presentation is more than a competition. It is an opportunity to communicate your work, meet the research community and take the next step in your academic journey.

Research Exposure

Present your work to an academic audience and bring your ideas into the spotlight.

Academic Networking

Connect with professors, judges, fellow researchers and students with shared interests.

Knowledge Sharing

Exchange perspectives, receive feedback and learn from other research projects.

Professional Development

Build confidence in presenting, explaining and defending your research ideas.

Recognition

Gain appreciation for your effort and contribution, with certificates for participants.

For participants

Participant benefits & souvenirs

Participants will receive useful event essentials and a memento of their participation.

Notepad
Pen
Refreshments & snacks
Certificate of participation
Participant resource

Research Poster Template

Download the A0 portrait sample PowerPoint template to understand how to organize your research poster. Use it as a layout guide and replace the sample content with your own research.

A0 Portrait · 841 × 1189 mm · PowerPoint (.pptx)

Download A0 Poster Template
Participation fees

Two phases. One research journey.

Phase 1 — all participating teams৳150 per team
Phase 2 — qualified finalist teams only৳350 per team

Finalist teams pay an additional Tk 350 for Phase 2. Total fee for a finalist team across both phases is Tk 500.

৳10,000Total cash prize pool
25–30Expected finalist teams
Explore the prize pool
Take the next step

Your research deserves to be seen.

Review the competition rules and submit your team registration through the official form.