Date: 25 May, 2026

Venue: Loknete Shamrao Peje Government College of Engineering, Ratnagiri

Team Gladiator successfully organized Auto Expo 2026, a large-scale automotive exhibition aimed at strengthening the relationship between academia and the automotive industry while promoting automotive enthusiasm, vehicle modification culture, and technological innovation in the field of automobiles.

The event was entirely sponsorship-based, demonstrating strong industry and community support without institutional financial dependence. Auto Expo 2026 witnessed an impressive footfall of over 2,000–3,000 visitors, making it one of the biggest and most engaging student-led events. The expo also received extensive coverage from local news channels and media platforms, while online event-related content crossed 1 million+ views, significantly expanding its reach and impact.

The event provided a unique platform to showcase modified cars, bikes, and high-tech automotive modifications, encouraging awareness and appreciation of modern automotive trends, engineering creativity, and innovation. Auto Expo 2026 brought together students from various colleges, automotive enthusiasts, modified vehicle owners, and industry-connected individuals on a single platform, fostering networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

By connecting passionate automobile enthusiasts with educational institutions, Team Gladiator aimed to inspire innovation, strengthen industry-academia interaction, and promote a healthy and responsible automotive culture among young engineers and enthusiasts.

"A big thank you to all participants, organizers, and the audience for making the Auto-Expo success!"