Global Prompt Engineering Challenge

Event Planner: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f75tBDwhhL-ybvxKHT58_KgzROZ2ohYQ81sOPlucebM/edit?usp=sharing

Event Overview:

• From Ideas to AI Creations: Global Prompt Engineering Challenge is an international technical competition organized by the MakerSpace Cluster at Presidency University, Bengaluru under INNOVATEX 4.0.
• The competition evaluates participants’ ability to design structured prompts for Generative AI systems to solve real-world problems effectively.
• Teams will develop, test, and refine prompts that generate high-quality AI outputs, demonstrating strong prompt architecture, contextual reasoning, optimization, and ethical AI usage.

Event Details:

• Event Name: From Ideas to AI Creations – Global Prompt Engineering Challenge
• Organizing Body: MakerSpace Cluster, Presidency University
• Event Type: International Prompt Engineering Competition
• Mode: Hybrid (Offline + International Participation)
• Team Size: Maximum 4 members
• Duration: 6 Hours + Final Presentation
• Event Date: 7 April
• Venue: Hybrid (Offline at Presidency University + Online Participation)

Event Objective:

Participants will transform real-world problem statements into well-structured prompts capable of producing optimized AI-generated outputs.

The challenge focuses on:

• Prompt architecture and engineering
• Contextual reasoning
• AI output optimization
• Ethical AI usage
• Creative problem solving using AI systems

Possible problem domains include:

• Healthcare
• Education
• Business Intelligence
• Software Development
• Sustainability
• Social Impact

Teams will design, test, iterate, and refine prompts before presenting their final solutions to a jury panel.

Technical Specifications:

Prompt Design Requirements

Participants must design prompts that clearly define:

• Objective
• Context
• Constraints
• Instructions
• Expected output format

Prompt Structure Components

Each prompt should include:

• Context definition
• Clear task instructions
• Constraints and conditions
• Output formatting requirements

Technology Stack

Participants may use any permitted Generative AI tools, including:

• ChatGPT
• Claude
• Gemini
• Perplexity
• Open-source LLM platforms

Iteration and Refinement:

Teams must demonstrate multiple iterations of prompt optimization that improve output quality.

Output Quality Requirements

AI-generated outputs should demonstrate:

• Relevance
• Accuracy
• Clarity
• Logical reasoning
• Alignment with the problem statement

Ethical AI Compliance

Participants must ensure:

• No harmful or biased outputs
• No unethical prompt engineering
• Responsible AI usage

Documentation Requirements

Teams must document:

• Prompt architecture
• Iteration methodology
• Optimization reasoning
• Final AI outputs

General Participation Guidelines:

Participants must:

• Follow the official event schedule
• Bring their own laptops and chargers
• Conduct all prompt engineering during the event duration
• Ensure active contribution from all team members

Teams must document:

• Selected problem statement
• Prompt engineering approach
• Iteration improvements
• AI-generated outputs

Additional rules:

• High-speed internet and power backup will be provided by organizers
• Only publicly available AI tools may be used
• Plagiarism of prompts, solutions, or ideas will result in disqualification
• Participants must wear official event ID badges at all times

Safety And Conduct Rules:

Participants must maintain professional behaviour.

Strictly prohibited activities include:

• Harassment or offensive behaviour
• Use of illegal substances
• Damage to university property
• Any unethical activity during the competition

Violations may result in immediate disqualification.

Event Structure:

Challenge Briefing

• Problem statement briefing and guidelines
• Duration: 30 Minutes

Prompt Engineering Phase

• Teams design and optimize prompts
• Duration: 4.5 Hours

Final Presentation

• Teams present their solution to the jury
• Duration: 2 Hours

Jury Evaluation & Awards

• Result announcement and closing ceremony
• Duration: 30 Minutes

Submission Guidelines:

Teams must submit one consolidated PDF report containing:

• Selected problem statement
• Objective of the prompt
• Final engineered prompt(s)
• Prompt structure explanation
• Summary of AI-generated outputs
• Iteration log demonstrating improvements

Additionally:

• Teams must prepare a presentation pitch deck for the jury evaluation.
• Submissions must be uploaded through the designated competition platform before the deadline.

Judging Criteria:

• Prompt Design and Structure: 25%
• Output Relevance and Accuracy: 25%
• Creativity and Innovation: 20%
• Prompt Optimization and Refinement: 15%
• Ethical and Responsible AI Usage: 10%
• Presentation and Explanation: 5%

Scoring Overview:

• Prompt Design: 25 Points
• Output Accuracy: 25 Points
• Creativity: 20 Points
• Optimization: 15 Points
• Ethical AI Usage: 10 Points
• Presentation: 5 Points

Total Score: 100 Points

Penalties And Disqualification:

• Late Submission: −10 Points
• Plagiarism: Immediate Disqualification
• Unethical Conduct: Permanent Ban
• Offensive Behaviour: Immediate Disqualification
• External Development: Immediate Disqualification
• Tampering with Other Teams: Immediate Disqualification

Awards And Recognition:

• 1st Prize: ₹10,000
• 2nd Prize: ₹7,000
• 3rd Prize: ₹5,000

Total Prize Pool: ₹22,000

All participants will receive International Participation Certificates.

Event Coordinators:

• Faculty Coordinator: Ms. Shana Aneevan – CAI – shana.a@presidencyuniversity.in
• Faculty Coordinator: Mr. R. Josephine – ISE – josephine.r@presidencyuniversity.in
• Event Lead: Devanandana S – Student – devananadana.2023cai0126@presidencyuniversity.in

General Instructions:

• Follow all Presidency University and MakerSpace Cluster policies.
• Respect judges, organizers, and fellow participants.
• Plagiarism or idea reuse will lead to disqualification.
• Judges’ decisions are final and binding.
• Organizers may showcase selected solutions after the event.

Official Note:

• This rule book serves as the official international guideline for the Global Prompt Engineering Challenge under INNOVATEX 4.0 at Presidency University, Bengaluru.
• All updates and announcements will be communicated through official event channels and the MakerSpace community.