AI Quest: The Mystery Trail 2.0 – AI Powered Adventure Meets Sustainability at AI Fest 2026

Forget dark coding rooms. AI Quest: The Mystery Trail 2.0 turns AI into an outdoor treasure hunt. Teams race across Chandigarh University campus, solving sustainability puzzles, cracking logic challenges, playing strategic chess, and using AI tools to unlock clues, all while chasing SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Quick Format Breakdown

Defenders Phase Chess battles + AI powered quizzes + coding/logic puzzles to qualify.

Mystery Trail Phase Campus wide hunt with physical clues. Every clue ties to real problems:

AI optimized urban mobility to cut emissions Predictive modeling for energy efficient buildings Data analytics for green infrastructure Circular economy ideas for smart cities

Narrative storyline + ethical AI use + time pressure = pure adrenaline.

When: 20 February 2026 (morning) Where: Chandigarh University campus Part of: Core events of AI Fest February 2026 (19 to 21 Feb)

Why It Stands Out

It's AI for social good disguised as fun, proving AI applications India can solve smart cities, climate action, and sustainable development challenges in a joyful, hands on way.

Perfect for puzzle lovers, chess players, coders, and anyone passionate about AI innovation, responsible AI India, and sustainability.

Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Chancellor Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu and Hon'ble Pro Chancellor Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, AI Fest 2026 keeps redefining what a student innovation festival, youth innovation platform, and technology confluence India can be.

One clue solved could spark the next big idea for greener cities.

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