- think
- build
- impact
- 10th July 2026
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- CMR University, Bengaluru
WHY PRODXPULSE?
More Than a Competition. A Launchpad for Future Product Leaders.
AI is transforming every industry, but the biggest opportunities belong to people who can identify meaningful problems and design solutions users actually trust and adopt.
ProdXPulse brings together:
- Product Thinking
- AI Innovation
- Industry Mentorship
- UX/UI Design
- Design Thinking
- Storytelling
- Problem Solving
Whether you’re a student, aspiring product manager, designer, engineer, or entrepreneur, this event helps you build skills that recruiters and industry leaders value today.
WHAT IS PRODXPULSE?
ProdXPulse 2026 is a full-day AI Product Festival designed to help students develop practical skills in product management, innovation, AI-powered solution design, and business storytelling.
Participants will:
- Identify real-world problems
- Research user needs
- Design AI-powered solutions
- Create prototypes
- Present ideas to industry experts
- Receive valuable feedback from practitioners
The event combines:
AI Product Design Competition
Build and present an AI-powered solution for a real human problem.
AI Product Design Workshop
Learn how industry teams use AI for product ideation, prototyping, and validation.
Art of Business Storytelling
Master the ability to communicate ideas with clarity, confidence, and impact.
THE CHALLENGE
Design AI That Solves Real Human Problems
Many AI products fail because they focus on technology instead of people.
Your challenge is to identify a genuine human problem and design an AI-powered experience that delivers meaningful value.
- Your solution should clearly demonstrate:
- Why the problem matters
- Why current solutions fall short
- How AI improves the experience
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- Why users would trust the solution
- Why users would continue using it
CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE TRACK
Participants can choose any one track:
Cognitive Load Solver
Help users simplify complex tasks and decisions.
Personalized Guide
Create intelligent experiences tailored to individual users.
Creative Partner
Use AI to enhance creativity, productivity, and ideation.
Habit Architect
Design solutions that help users build positive habits and routines.
Open Innovation
Any other human-centered AI use case.
YOUR PRODUCT DESIGN JOURNEY
Participants are expected to demonstrate their complete product thinking process:
User Research & Problem Discovery
- User Personas
- Problem Definition
- User Journey Mapping
- Gap Analysis
Ideation & Solution Design
- How Might We Statements
- Crazy 8s Ideation
- Concept Prioritization
- Solution Rationale
Design & Prototyping
- Wireframing
- High-Fidelity Screens
- Clickable Prototypes
- User Flows
Trust-Centered AI Design
- Persuasion
- Emotion
- Trust Frameworks
- Responsible AI Thinking
WORKSHOP ON AI PRODUCT DESIGN
Learn How Modern Product Teams Build With AI
This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how AI can accelerate every stage of product development.
What You'll Learn
- AI-assisted product ideation
- Concept validation
- Rapid wireframing
- Prototype creation
- Simulated user testing
- Faster iteration cycles
- Product storytelling
- Cross-functional collaboration
Participants will learn how AI can be used to transform ideas into product concepts faster than ever before.
ART OF BUSINESS STORYTELLING
Turn Ideas Into Impactful Narratives
Great products need great storytelling.
In this exciting challenge, participants will receive an image at the venue and have one hour to craft a compelling story around it.
What You'll Be Judged On
- Creativity & Originality
- Story Structure
- Communication Skills
- Emotional Impact
- Interpretation
- Audience Engagement
Presentation Time
3 Minutes / (No presentation slides required.)
EVENT AGENDA
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Networking
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Inaugural Ceremony
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
AI Product Design Competition
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Art of Business Storytelling
12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch Break
01:15 PM - 03:15 PM
AI Product Design Workshop
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Prize Distribution
REWARDS & RECOGNITION
AI Product Design Challenge
1st Prize
₹15,000 Cash Prize
Digital Learning Worth ₹20,000
2nd Prize
₹10,000 Cash Prize
Digital Learning Worth ₹20,000
3rd Prize
Digital Learning Worth ₹10,000
Business Storytelling Challenge
1st Prize
₹5,000 Cash Prize
Digital Learning Worth ₹10,000
2nd Prize
Digital Learning Worth ₹10,000
WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?
- Undergraduate Students
- Postgraduate Students
- novators & Problem Solvers
- MBA Students
- Engineering Students
- Aspiring Product Managers
- UX/UI Designers
- Future Entrepreneurs
- AI Enthusiasts
WHAT YOU WILL TAKE AWAY
By the end of ProdXPulse, participants will gain exposure to:
- Product Thinking
- Design Thinking
- AI Product Design
- User Research
- UX/UI Design
- Prototyping
- Presentation Skills
- Real-world Problem Solving
Along with valuable industry feedback and recognition from experienced practitioners.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the event open to all colleges?
Yes. Students from colleges across Karnataka and other parts of India can participate.
Can I participate individually?
Yes. Participation is open to individuals and teams of up to 4 members.
What tools can I use?
Any design or prototyping tool, including Figma, Canva, Adobe XD, Framer, and others.
Will all participants receive certificates?
Yes. Every participant will receive a participation certificate.
Do I need prior AI experience?
No. Curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills are more important than prior experience.
Ready to Build AI Products That Matter?
Join hundreds of students, innovators, designers, and future product leaders at ProdXPulse 2026.
Compete. Learn. Network. Innovate.