Objective:

• Fostering Innovation: Encourage participants to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
• Skill Development: Provide an opportunity for participants to enhance their technical skills, such as coding, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Networking: Facilitate networking opportunities between participants, mentors, and industry professionals, creating potential avenues for future collaborations and career opportunities.

Faculty in charge: Dr. Sunil Rathod, Dr. Nilesh Mali, Mr. Prajwal Bhalsing

Learning Outcome:

• Technical Skills: Participants will develop and enhance their technical skills.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Hackathons provide an opportunity for participants to tackle complex problems and find innovative solutions within a limited timeframe.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaborating in teams during a hackathon teaches participants effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Time Management: Given the time-constrained nature of hackathons, participants learn to prioritize tasks, manage their time effectively, and make quick decisions to meet deadlines.

The Information Security Department at the Indira Group of Institutes (IGI) organized IGI's HACKATHON 2024, the event aimed not only to encourage innovation but also to raise awareness about cybersecurity among the participants.
The overwhelming response to the event was evident, with over 50 teams participating from both national and international locations. The global aspect added an extra layer of competitiveness, as teams from countries such as the US, UK, and Australia joined the fray, contributing to the diversity and intensity of the competition.

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