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Why Exhibit at KAYA

5,000+ ON-CAMPUS FOOTFALL

Across two days — every visitor is a student, builder or ecosystem participant already engaged with AI.

200+ COLLEGES & INSTITUTES

Access talent from IITs, NITs, IIITs, IISc, IISER, DTU, BITS, IIMs and India's top design, film and business schools — in one place.

HIREFEST INTEGRATION

Every zone connects to KAYA's recruiter zone — CV drops at your booth, plus participant database access with consent.

12,000+ APPLICATIONS, 3M+ IMPRESSIONS

A national digital campaign and dedicated press outreach — photogenic booths get pitched to tech media.

The 12 Zones

Pick the zone that fits your product — or tell us and we'll place you.

01

AI for Finance / FinTech

Where India's money meets its models.

02

AI for Healthcare / HealthTech

India's health problems, at AI's speed.

03

AI for Agriculture / AgriTech

Building for the 46% of India that farms.

04

Robotics & Automation

Where India learns to build machines that move.

05

Voice AI & Conversational AI

The interface India will speak to.

06

Cybersecurity & AI Safety

Every AI system needs someone finding its breaking points.

07

Media, Content & Creative AI

AI in the hands of the storytellers.

08

UAVs & Drones

India's next generation of eyes in the sky.

09

EVs & Battery Tech

The powertrain of the next India.

10

Humanoid Robotics & Physical AI

The most photographed zone of KAYA.

11

AI Infrastructure, Compute & Dev-tools

The platform every AI company is built on.

12

Startups Corner (VC-curated)

The next India is being built here.

Booth Tiers & Pricing

Three tiers, priced to fit companies from pre-seed startups to national brands. All prices are per booth, for the full two days of KAYA'26 — plus 18% GST, charged at checkout.

FEATURESTARTUP
₹10,000
₹11,800 incl. GST
STANDARD
₹14,000
₹16,520 incl. GST
PREMIUM
₹20,000
₹23,600 incl. GST
Footprint2×2 mtr2×3 mtr3×3 mtr | Custom
Tables112 + counter
Chairs244
Backdrop spaceBasicStandardLarge (branded)
Power outlets123
Wi-FiYesYesPriority
Company listing (website & zone map)YesYesYes + featured
HireFest CV accessYesYesYes
Workshop / demo slot access—Optional add-onIncluded (1 × 20-min slot)
Participant database access—Yes (with consent)Yes (with consent)
Zone map placementStandardStandardPreferred (corner / high-traffic)
LED display allowance—Small screen okLarge screen ok
Post-event reportYesYesYes + engagement analytics
Food (3× daily)✓✓✓

All booth tiers include: Wi-Fi, basic security, on-campus signage, a mention in KAYA's zone-specific promotional material, and a company listing on kaya.azmth.in.

Payment is collected upfront at booking (18% GST included). Your booth is provisional until we verify your company details — if we can't verify them, the full amount is refunded.

Custom sponsorship packages and add-ons available. Contact us to discuss.

What's Included

HireFest integration

Every zone connects to HireFest — visitors drop CVs at your booth; Standard & Premium also get database access post-fest.

Marketing inclusion

Your logo on the printed zone map, the KAYA website exhibitor page, and zone-specific social posts.

Workshop & demo access

Premium gets a 20-min stage slot at peak-traffic hour; Standard can add one on.

Media coverage

Photogenic and media-friendly booths get pitched to national tech media by our press team.

Post-event report

Zone footfall and engagement metrics within two weeks — plus a filtered participant database for Standard & Premium.

Sponsor-adjacent perks

Discounted rates on Powered By and Event Sponsor packages if you want to upgrade brand presence beyond the booth.

Add-ons

Beyond the booth, exhibitors can add on the following for additional cost:

Additional workshop / demo slot

₹5,000

Per 20-minute slot (Standard and Premium only)

Trophy branding

From ₹10,000

Get your logo on winner trophies in a relevant track

Custom booth build

On request

Bring your own construction — approved case-by-case, additional space fee may apply

Extra signage / banner placement

₹2,000

Per additional banner in your zone

Video coverage of your booth

₹5,000

Professional 60-second recap video for social media use

Priority booth placement upgrade

₹4,000

Standard tier → corner / high-traffic spot upgrade

On-stage announcement

₹5,000

A brief announcement of your presence during Launch Pad or peak hours

Timeline

01

Applications open

Now

02

Application deadline

26 September 2026

03

Booth allocation confirmed

26 September 2026

04

Payment deadline

30 September 2026

05

Setup day

TBD

06

Fest days

TBD

07

Teardown

TBD

FAQs

Your marked footprint, power point(s), Wi-Fi, HireFest access and a listing in the exhibitor directory — the exact quantities scale with your tier. See the 'What's Included' section above for the full baseline.

Yes — a 20-minute stage or workshop slot is available as an add-on, subject to schedule availability. Select it on the application form or contact us directly.

We allocate on a first-confirmed, best-fit basis within your zone, balancing footfall flow and category clustering. Premium-tier bookings get priority placement.

Payment is collected upfront when you submit the form — you'll be taken straight to checkout (18% GST included). Your booth is provisional until we verify your company details; if we can't verify them, we refund the full amount. See our Refund Policy for cancellation specifics.

Yes, within your footprint and the venue's height and safety limits. Share your design with our operations team ahead of setup day for a quick sign-off.

Standard 5A/230V power points and shared campus Wi-Fi are provided as per your tier. If your setup needs higher load, tell us in the form and we'll confirm feasibility.

Yes — the venue has overnight security for the duration of the fest. We recommend packing away high-value or sensitive equipment regardless.

Yes, subject to availability — email us and we'll adjust your allocation and send an updated payment link for the difference.

Yes. If your first-choice zone is full we'll offer your second-choice zone or a waitlist spot, whichever you prefer.

Yes — book a separate booth for each zone. Contact us for multi-booth pricing.

Standard and Premium tiers get HireFest priority access, which includes resume drops and database access. Startup tier gets HireFest access without database export — this can be added on.

KAYA is covered by national tech media as part of the fest. Photogenic and high-engagement booths are more likely to be featured — we'll flag standout booths to our press partners.

Yes — exhibitors are responsible for bringing and staffing their own team for the full duration of the fest days.

Yes, as long as they comply with venue and campus guidelines (no open flames, no glass, no items that need refrigeration without prior approval).

Our operations team is on-site throughout setup, fest days and teardown — contact details are shared with confirmed exhibitors ahead of the event.

Exhibit Application

Book Your Exhibit Booth at KAYA'26

Fill this out and pay directly to book your booth (18% GST included). It's provisional until we verify your company details — if we can't verify them, we refund the full amount.

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Contact Details

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