Note: Round 1 has no registration fees. Registration fees are applicable only for Round 2.

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Join us Sept 2 – Sept 15 for the Hackathon by IEEE CS CHRIST University!

Schedule of Hackathon

September 2, 2025

18:00 IST to 19:00 IST – Expert Workshop

Join us for an exclusive session led by Mr. D Srinivasulu Reddy, Scientist, DRDO, who will be delivering an expert lecture on Smart Cities & Autonomous Systems. This interactive workshop will provide participants with valuable insights and hands-on learning experiences.

During this session, the official problem statements will also be unveiled.

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September 3, 2025

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18:00 – 18:30 IST

Mr. Surrvesh K S, Associate Developer at SAP India, will deliver a session on “The First Win Formula.” He will talk about the importance of hackathons, how they can positively impact one’s career, and share winning strategies to help participants maximize their performance.

18:30 – 19:00 IST

Mr. Sunil Netra from FINRA, USA, will deliver a talk on “Artificial Intelligence: The Promise and the Peril”. He will explore the transformative potential of AI along with its risks, ethical concerns, and long-term implications for society and technology.

19:00 – 19:30 IST

Mr. Kannan Srinivasan, Vice President – Infrastructure Management and Security Services (IMSS) at Happiest Minds Technologies, India, will provide insights into infrastructure security, enterprise systems, and the role of emerging technologies in shaping resilient digital ecosystems.

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September 4, 2025

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18:00 – 18:30 IST – Session by Mr. B. Satyam Rao

Topic: Supply Chain
Mr. B. Satyam Rao will deliver an engaging talk on supply chain systems, challenges, and opportunities in leveraging technology for building efficient logistics solutions.

18:30 – 19:00 IST – Session by Mr. Vyshnav K S

Topic: Design Thinking
Mr. Vyshnav K S will introduce participants to design thinking principles, emphasizing innovation, user-centric approaches, and practical applications in problem-solving.

23:59 IST – Submissions Due

All participants must submit their projects by this deadline. Note: Late submissions will not be accepted.

September 5 to September 6, 2025

14:00 – 16:00 IST – Presentations (4 Sessions)

In each session 7 teams will present their projects, each allotted 10 minutes followed by a 2-minute Q&A. Judging Panel: Indian Judges

17:30 – 19:30 IST – Presentations (14 Sessions)

In each session 7 teams will showcase their solutions. Each presentation will be 10 minutes, followed by a 2-minute Q&A session. Judging Panel: US Judges

17:30 – 19:30 IST – Presentations (10 Sessions)

In each session 7 teams will deliver their final presentations, with each slot including 10 minutes for the demo and 2 minutes for Q&A. Judging Panel: US Judges

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September 15, 2025 (Tentative)

09:00 IST to 10:00 IST - Opening Ceremony

Join us for the opening ceremony to kick off the event. We will have keynote speakers sharing their insights and setting the stage for an exciting day ahead.

10:30 IST to 16:30 IST - Round 2

The top teams will compete in the second round of the competition. This round will test their skills and creativity in a series of challenges.

17:00 IST to 17:30 IST - Closing Ceremony

Join us for the closing ceremony to wrap up the event. We will have highlights from the day and announce the winners of the competition.

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Prizes!

GRAND PRIZE

We will be awarding ₹50,000 in cash to the first place winner. To win this you'll have to wow the judges as well as other participants.

₹50,000

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FIRST RUNNER-UP

You might have missed top honors, but you're still taking home ₹30,000 in cash and prizes.

₹30,000

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SECOND RUNNER-UP

Nothing to be ashamed of here. Third place is still walking away with ₹20,000!

₹20,000

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Meet the Speakers and Judges

Mr. Srinivasa M Kona
Software Engineering Technical Lead, Cisco Systems, USA
Mr. Sachin Deoram Chaudhari
Senior Solution Architect, SAP, Accenture LLP, USA
Mr. Naga Murali Krishna Koneru
Technical Architect, Hexaware Technologies Inc, USA
Mr. Aravind Satyanarayanan
Senior Data Engineer, Proxim Systems Inc, USA
Mr. Amit Mahendragiri Goswami
Senior Software Engineer, Source Infotech Inc, USA
Mr. Shivi Shekhar Shrivastava
Sr. Product Manager, Cisco Systems Inc, USA
Mr. D. Sreenivasulu Reddy
Scientist, DRDO, Bangalore, India
Mr. Surrvesh K S
Associate Developer, SAP, India
Dr. Parkavi A.
MSRIT, Bengaluru, India
Kannan Srinivasan
Vice President - Infrastructure Management and Security Services (IMSS), Happiest Minds Technologies, India
Melvin John Lourdusamy
Director - Infrastructure Management and Security Services (IMSS), Happiest Minds Technologies, India
Gayatri Tavva
Senior Data Engineer, Amazon, USA
Mr. Jeganraja Rajamani
Senior Data Engineer, Amazon, USA

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