Prep2Hack: “A Road to Hackathon” – 28 October 2025

The Aikya Club, in collaboration with ISTE and IEEE, organized a peer learning session titled “Prep2Hack: A Road to Hackathon” for second-year Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI & ML) students of Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management (SMVITM), Bantakal, on 28 October 2025.

The interactive session was led by third-year students — Ms. Aditi, Mr. Chethan U. M., Ms. Chethan V. Kotian, Mr. Poornananda, and Mr. Shivam — who shared valuable insights and first-hand experiences on participating in hackathons.

The workshop focused on familiarizing students with hackathon structure, preparation strategies, and execution phases, helping them understand how to ideate, collaborate, and present solutions effectively. Dr. Mamatha I, Head of the Department of AI & ML, emphasized the importance of such initiatives in building practical skills and teamwork among students.

Key platforms such as Devpost, HackerEarth, and GitHub were introduced to help participants explore upcoming hackathons and develop collaborative coding skills. The event concluded with a Q&A session, where students received personalized guidance from the speakers.

Dr. Rashmi Samanth, Aikya Club Coordinator, was present during the session and commended the student organizers for fostering a culture of peer-driven learning and innovation within the department.