Event Report: SPECATHON 2024

Event Title: SPECATHON 2024 – 36-Hour National Level Hackathon
Organizer: GRADIENT, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSM)
Venue: St. Peter’s Engineering College, UGC-Autonomous
Dates: 20th & 21st September 2024

Event Overview

The Department of CSM, St. Peter’s Engineering College, in collaboration with GRADIENT, organized SPECATHON 2024, a 36-hour national-level hackathon. With the theme “Innovate, Collaborate, Dominate: Hacking the Future Together!”, the event encouraged students to unleash their creativity by solving real-world problems through collaborative innovation.

Guest Speakers:

1. Mr. B. Venkat Reddy – Senior Architect, Techouts
2. Mr. Sai Balaji Mamindla – OMS Developer, Techouts

Chief Patron:

• Sri T. Bala Reddy (Chairman)
  Patron:
• Sri T. V. Reddy (Secretary & Correspondent)
  Principal:
• Dr. K. Sree Latha
  Academic Director:
• Mrs. T. Saroja Reddy
  Administrative Director:
• Mr. T. Anuraag Reddy
  Convenors:
• Dr. P. Deepan
• Ms. M. Arsha Reddy

Overview:

The Gradient Club of the CSM Department at St. Peter’s Engineering College warmly welcomed participants to one of the most exciting events of the year—SPECATHON 2024. This 36-hour national-level hackathon, held on 20th and 21st September 2024, aimed to bring together brilliant minds from across the nation to collaborate, compete, and innovate. The event took place at the college’s campus in Maisammaguda, Kompally, Hyderabad.

Theme and Domains:

SPECATHON 2024 centered around the theme “Innovate, Collaborate, and Dominate: Hacking the Future Together!” Participants were encouraged to unleash their creativity and develop solutions across various cutting-edge domains, including:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Security
• Data Science
• Renewable Energy Sources
• Agriculture
• Waste Management
• Blockchain
• AutoTech
• IoT
• Open Innovation

Participation and Submission:

Participants were required to submit their abstracts by 2nd September 2024. Submissions were made through the provided link: Abstract Submission Form. The event saw a diverse range of innovative ideas, with participants eager to address real-world challenges through technology.

Prize Money:

The hackathon offered a total prize money worth up to ₹30,000/-, motivating participants to deliver their best in the competition.

Leadership and Coordination:

SPECATHON 2024 was organized under the esteemed guidance of:

• Chief Patron: Sri T. Bala Reddy, Chairman
• Patron: Sri T.V. Reddy
• Principal: Dr. K. Sree Latha
• Academic Director: Mrs. T. Saroja Reddy
• Administrative Director: Mr. T. Anuraag Reddy
• Convenors:
  • Dr. P. Deepan
  • Ms. M. Arsha Reddy

Program Highlights

Day 1: 20th September 2024

• 9:30 AM: The event began with an Inauguration Ceremony, where dignitaries and guest speakers shared their insights on the significance of hackathons and the impact of creative problem-solving in the technology sector.
• 11:00 AM: Participants were assigned tasks and formed teams to begin their innovative coding sessions.
• 1:00 PM: A break was taken for Lunch, allowing participants to recharge and network with peers.
• 2:00 PM: Review 1 was conducted, offering teams feedback and guidance to ensure they were on the right track.
• 4:30 PM: A Short Break gave participants a quick pause before continuing their tasks.
• 6:00 PM: Review 2 assessed the progress made by each team.
• 8:30 PM: Dinner was served to all participants.
• 10:00 PM: The next Assignment of Tasks set the stage for overnight coding and development.

Contact Information:

For any queries or additional information regarding the event, the following contacts were provided:

• G. Murali: 9640023248
• Shiva Karthik: 8096154754
• Sai Vamshi: 8328026979

Conclusion:

SPECATHON 2024 was a resounding success, offering a platform for young innovators to collaborate and create groundbreaking solutions. The event fostered a spirit of innovation, teamwork, and technological advancement, making it a significant milestone in the academic calendar of St. Peter’s Engineering College. The Gradient Club of the CSM Department extends its best wishes to all participants and looks forward to witnessing the future innovations that will emerge from this hackathon.

For Abstract Submission Click Here