HackOut'24

Individual Participation and Team Formation:

• Individual Participation: Allowed.
• Team Formation: Assistance in forming a team will be provided upon arrival on campus.
• Collaboration: Encourage forming diverse teams to enhance project outcomes.

Accommodation:

• On-Campus Stay: Available for the three days of the event.
• Availability: Accommodation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Registration: Register early to secure your spot.

Benefits for Participants:

• Employment Opportunities:
  • Chance to be hired by supported companies, partnering organizations, and sponsors.
• Skill Development:
  • Hone technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork.
  • Access to workshops and mentorship sessions.
• Recognition and Visibility:
  • Showcase innovative ideas and technical skills.
  • Potential for media coverage and social media spotlight.
• Personal and Professional Growth:
  • Develop resilience, adaptability, and communication skills.
  • Receive constructive feedback from industry experts.
• Portfolio Enhancement:
  • Create impactful projects to strengthen portfolios.
  • Certificates of participation and awards for winning teams.
• Sense of Accomplishment:
  • Achieve a sense of pride by completing a project within the hackathon’s timeframe.
  • Recognition at the closing ceremony.

Problem Statement Submission:

• Selection: Choose one problem statement from the provided list.
• Submission: Submit problem statements and draft ideas during the specified time interval.
• Early Submission: Encouraged for timely feedback and refinement.

Presentation and Evaluation:

• Presentation Time: Participants will have a specified amount of time (e.g., 10 minutes) to present their projects.
• Presentation Format: Can include live demonstrations, slide decks, prototypes, or other formats.
• Evaluation Criteria: Innovation, technical intricacy, viability, and projected positive influence.
• Fairness: The evaluation process will be unbiased.
• Feedback Sessions: Held post-evaluation to provide insights and suggestions.

Code of Conduct:

• Respect: Respect for all participants, mentors, judges, and organizers.
• Collaboration: Knowledge-sharing in a constructive manner.
• Plagiarism: Zero tolerance for plagiarism or intellectual property theft.
• Inclusivity: Commitment to inclusivity and diversity within teams and project ideas.
• Reporting Misconduct: Immediate reporting of any misconduct to organizers