Archive · 31 Jan 2026
24-hour Hackathon Begins at Siddhartha
A 24-hour hackathon started at PB Siddhartha Arts and Science College in Vijayawada.
Important people like Dr B Jyotsnadevi and SRK Mahan talked about how learning new technology and solving problems can help students have a bright future.
About 200 students from different cities are participating.
The college has organized similar events before, and this time they are doing a longer hackathon to encourage more creativity and learning.
The college has special courses in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, which the Chief Minister has appreciated.
A 24-hour hackathon began at PB Siddhartha Arts and Science College in Vijayawada, organized by the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Dr B Jyotsnadevi, Associate Professor at Vignan Foundation, emphasized the importance of advanced technology and research-oriented learning for improving quality of life.
SRK Mahan, Robotics Research Engineer and HackBots CEO, encouraged students to upgrade their skills and use hackathons for practical exposure and problem-solving.
About 200 engineering and university students from cities like Visakhapatnam and Chennai are participating in the hackathon.
The college has previously organized a 12-hour hackathon and is now conducting a 24-hour event to further encourage innovation and technical creativity among students.
- Who
- Students from engineering and universities, including participants from Visakhapatnam and Chennai
- What
- A 24-hour hackathon organized by the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- When
- Began on Friday
- Where
- PB Siddhartha Arts and Science College, Vijayawada
- Why
- To encourage innovation and technical creativity among students, emphasizing the importance of advanced technology and research-oriented learning
- Event
- 24-hour Hackathon
- Organized By
- Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence of PB Siddhartha Arts and Science College
- Location
- PB Siddhartha Arts and Science College, Vijayawada
- Participants
- About 200 engineering and university students from cities such as Visakhapatnam and Chennai
- Chief Guest
- Dr B Jyotsnadevi, Associate Professor, Vignan Foundation
- Guest Speaker
- SRK Mahan, Robotics Research Engineer and HackBots CEO
- College Principal
- Dr Meka Ramesh
- Director
- Vemuri Baburao
- Head of Data Science Department
- Dr K Udayasri