Advancing Digital Engineering: SONA–VEE AEC Hackathon 2026 Concludes Successfully

Vee Technologies is pleased to announce the completion of the SONA–VEE AEC Hackathon 2026, an initiative that brought together academic talent and industry expertise to foster innovation in digital engineering. Final year Civil Engineering students from Sona College of Technology demonstrated remarkable proficiency as they worked on real world AEC challenges using Autodesk Revit, showcasing both technical depth and creative problem solving.

Winners of the SONA–VEE AEC Hackathon 2026

1st Place: B. Sri Ramanan & M. Vishal
2nd Place: S. Vijay Akash & P. G. Somesh
3rd Place: P. Sharmila & S. Swathi

The participating teams delivered thoughtful, standards aligned BIM outputs that reflected their ability to translate academic learning into practical, industry ready solutions. Their work highlighted not only strong modelling skills but also the analytical mindset, precision, and discipline required in professional AEC environments. The hackathon further encouraged students to think critically, work within constraints, and present solutions with clarity—qualities essential for success in global engineering roles.

Vee Technologies extends sincere appreciation to Dr. Subrahmanya Sastry, Director of AEC Services at Vee Technologies, Dr. R. Malathy, Professor, Head of the Department & Dean (Research), Civil Engineering, and Dr. S. R. R. Senthilkumar, Principal & Professor of Civil Engineering, Sona College of Technology, for honouring the winners and supporting this collaborative effort. Their involvement underscored the importance of combining academic rigor with industry driven learning to shape future ready engineering professionals.

The SONA–VEE AEC Hackathon stands as a testament to Vee Technologies’ commitment to nurturing emerging engineering talent, encouraging digital innovation, and building strong industry–academia partnerships. The initiative reinforces the belief that when students receive the right platform, mentorship, and exposure to real world challenges, they rise to meet the future of the AEC sector with confidence, capability, and purpose.