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KIET Organized 24-Hour IEEE SSH 2024 Hackathon Phase 2 on Campus
- KIET Group of institutions conducted a 24-hour hackathon for IEEE Sustainable Solutions for Humanity 2024, which began on the 21st of October. Sponsored by TBI-KIET and IEEE Region 10, this event encouraged participants to find innovative solutions on 8 tracks pertaining to Education, AR/VR, Environment, Generative AI, Green Energy, Healthcare, Open Innovation, and Blockchain. The event attracted nearly 210 teams, and 5 different categories were awarded Best Solution, Best Coding, Best Design, Best Innovation and Overall Winner.
- The hackathon was concluded with the valedictory ceremony on 22nd October, where the participants worked for 24 hours on respective problem statements and showcased their prototype/solution before distinguished jury panel. They were mentored by faculty coordinators, offering valuable guidance and industry insights.
- The winners included Team MirazeX from Trident Academy of Technology, which bagged the award for Best Solution, Best Coding, and Overall Winning in the Green Energy track/problem statement. Team Zen from Indian Institute of Science (IISC) won Best Innovation and Best Coding awards for AR/VR track/problem statement. Team Suryamukhi from KIET Group of Institutions won the Best Design award for Green Energy track/problem statement.
- The inaugural of the Phase 2 saw the presence of notable guests, including Dr. Prerna Gaur (IEEE India Council Chair Elect & Director NSUT), Mr. Deepak Mathur (IEEE MGA Vice President), Dr. Debabrata Das (IEEE India Council Chair & Director, IIIT Bangalore), Shri Sarish Agarwal, Chairman-KIET, Dr. Preeti Bajaj, Director General-KIET, Dr. Manoj Goel, Joint Director-KIET.
- Dr. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), EC National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and NBA, appreciated and quoted that AICTE & KIET are working on the same values. He shared that AICTE started a series of hackathons and has conducted 9 hackathons so far with participation of lakhs of students. He finds the incorporation of sustainable solutions to realistic industry-related problems remarkable.
- The Director General, KIET, Dr. Preeti Bajaj said, 'IEEE is conducting such an event for the very first time, wherein it has empowered students to create sustainable solutions to realistic industry-related problems for the cause of humanity. Students need platforms and engagement and through IEEE, we can give immense opportunities to them'.
- The event was well managed and organized, and it empowered young minds to generate opportunities for employment, which is a great initiative and shall contribute to the areas of innovation and technical excellence.
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