PES University Student Earns Global Recognition at Swift Student Challenge 2026

PES University proudly celebrates the exceptional achievement of Ananya Babu Prasad, a final‑year student from the Computer Science Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning) program, who has been named among the Top 50 Distinguished Winners of the prestigious Swift Student Challenge 2026, organized by Apple Inc.

This internationally acclaimed recognition places Ananya among the world’s most talented and promising student developers. The Swift Student Challenge is known for honoring creativity, technical excellence, and the ability to build impactful applications using Apple’s Swift programming language. Ananya’s success highlights her innovation, problem‑solving skills, and commitment to excellence in the field of technology.

As part of this remarkable achievement, Ananya has been invited to attend Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 at Cupertino. The exclusive three‑day experience at Apple’s headquarters will offer her the opportunity to witness keynote sessions, interact with a global community of developers, and explore the latest advancements in software and emerging technologies. All travel and accommodation expenses for this visit will be fully sponsored by Apple.

Commending her success, Prof. Jawahar Doreswamy, Chancellor of PES University, remarked that the achievement reflects the university’s strong academic foundation and its continued emphasis on cutting‑edge domains such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. He emphasized that this milestone reinforces PES University’s commitment to nurturing innovation and developing globally competitive talent.

He further extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ananya, expressing pride in her accomplishment and wishing her continued success in all her future endeavors.

Ananya Babu Prasad’s achievement stands as a testament to the quality of education, mentorship, and innovation culture at PES University, serving as an inspiration to students aspiring to make their mark on the global technology stage.