16th Global
Convention 2026
From Vision to Impact. Rooted in Karavali. Engineering the Future.
A celebration of our shared legacy, and a platform to shape our shared future. Join NITK alumni from across the world for the flagship gathering of the NITK Surathkal community, two days to reconnect, discover new opportunities, and help shape NITK's future through Vision 2035.
Why GC 2026 Matters
NITKSAA is one global family: 45k+ alumni, 45+ countries, six decades of legacy.
In 2025, NITKSAA set out a ten-year vision: to become one of India's top 3, and the world's top 10 alumni networks, not for the recognition, but for what that reach makes possible for NITK, and for the people who call it home.
The 16th Global Convention 2026 is where that vision moves from paper to people.
From Vision to Impact. Rooted in Karavali. Engineering the Future.
From Vision to Impact
The convention marks a milestone in Vision 2035, NITKSAA's long-term commitment to a stronger, more connected and more impactful alumni ecosystem: strengthening lifelong relationships, encouraging mentorship, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.
Rooted in Karavali
Every NITKian has a different story across different batches, careers, and countries. Yet every story begins on the shores of Surathkal. Karavali represents the friendships, values and experiences that continue to connect us, wherever life has taken us.
Engineering the Future
The future of NITK will be shaped by the collective strength of its alumni community through collaboration, leadership, mentorship, innovation and meaningful engagement with the institute and the generations of NITKians to come.
Three commitments guiding the next ten years
01
Make Alumni Great
A network where every alumnus has somewhere to turn (a job lead, a mentor, a community) at any stage of life.
02
Make NITK Great
An institution where active alumni engagement drives continuous growth in research, reputation, and global rankings.
03
Make Nation Great
A network that doesn't stop at the campus gate, using what NITK builds to help solve problems that matter for the country.
None of this happens on its own. It happens because alumni show up with time, expertise, or belief in where this is going. GC 2026 is where that starts. Whether you graduated last year or six decades ago, as a recent graduate, a founder, a researcher, or someone who simply wants to reconnect, there's a place for you here.
For generations, NITK has nurtured engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders who continue to make an impact across the world. While our journeys have taken us in different directions, our connection to NITK remains constant.
The 16th Global Convention is an opportunity to come together once again, not only to celebrate our shared journey, but to reconnect, exchange ideas and strengthen the bonds that define our alumni community.
As we continue building towards Vision 2035, every alumnus has a role to play in shaping the future of our institution and supporting the generations that follow.
Whether you graduated five years ago or sixty, we invite you to return to Surathkal and be part of this important milestone in our shared journey. We look forward to welcoming you home.
Conversations That Inspire. Experiences That Connect.
Over two days, the convention will feature:
Inspiring keynote sessions
Panel discussions with distinguished alumni
Networking opportunities
Campus experiences
Recognition and celebration
Student and alumni interactions
Cultural experiences
Vision 2035 initiatives
Community engagement activities
Inspiring keynote sessions
Panel discussions with distinguished alumni
Networking opportunities
Campus experiences
Recognition and celebration
Student and alumni interactions
Cultural experiences
Vision 2035 initiatives
Community engagement activities
Speaker announcements and the detailed programme will be revealed progressively in the weeks leading up to the convention.
Beyond the Convention
GC 2026 is two days. Vision 2035 is ten years. Here's how the two connect.
GC 2026 Isn't the Finish Line
It's where Vision 2035's implementation teams start taking shape. Here's where you can plug in:
Volunteer
Join an implementation team working on initiatives that match your expertise.
Mentor
Guide the next generation with your real-world experience.
Join a Chapter
Stay connected to the alumni network in your city or region, year-round.
Give Feedback
Review the plan and tell us what you'd change. We want critics from the inside.
Glimpses from Past GC
Decades of togetherness, shared laughter, and lifelong connections across generations of NITKians.
Join Us in Surathkal
Come home. Reconnect. Contribute. Be part of the movement.
Early Bird registrations for the 16th Global Convention 2026 are now open. Whether you're reconnecting with classmates, meeting fellow alumni for the first time, or returning to campus after many years, we look forward to welcoming you.
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FAQs
Everything you need to know about attending the 16th Global Convention 2026. Have additional questions? Reach out to nitkalumni@gmail.com.
The convention is open to all NITK alumni.
Yes. Registration is required for all attendees.
Yes. The Family category covers accompanying family members, with children up to 18 years attending free.
Early Bird rates apply to registrations completed by 10 September 2026. Standard pricing applies after that date.
The complete programme will be shared closer to the event.
Accommodation options and travel recommendations will be communicated after registrations open.
How to Reach
The 16th Global Convention 2026 will be held in NITK, Surathkal. Detailed information regarding accommodation, travel options, campus access and local recommendations will be shared with registered participants to help make your visit seamless.
Every Journey Leads Back Home.
Wherever life has taken you, this is your opportunity to reconnect with the people, memories and institution that helped shape your journey. Join us as we celebrate our shared legacy and engineer the future of the NITK community.
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Become a member or explore the NITK Surathkal Alumni Association to stay connected with chapters, events and the wider NITK network year-round.
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