ISTD Hackathon 2025
The Future of Work and Learning: Embracing Learning 4.0
ITM Skills University presents ISTD Hackathon organised by LetsUpgrade, powered by Lisa
Welcome to the ISTD Hackathon 2025, a transformative event designed to drive innovation in workplace learning and development. As part of our exploration into Learning 4.0, this hackathon invites participants to design cutting-edge, tech-enabled solutions that empower individuals and organizations to thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing world.
Hackathon Overview
Prizes
1st Place: INR 60,000
2nd Place: INR 40,000
3rd Place: INR 25,000
All Participants will get a Certificate of Participation.
Application Process
Only the team leader is required to apply in this form.
Please make sure to select the correct team size and fill all necessary details of each member in the application form
Only the leader shall receive automated communications. Please make sure to inform your team members.
You all shall soon be added to a Group post Approval.
Objectives
Design innovative solutions for personalized workplace learning.
Integrate emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and gamification into corporate training.
Develop practical tools to address upskilling and reskilling challenges in the Industry 4.0 era.
Create scalable frameworks that align organizational goals with effective learning methodologies.
Tracks
AI and Personalization
Build adaptive learning platforms that customize experiences for individual learners.Immersive Training
Design AR/VR-powered simulations for hands-on, immersive employee training.Gamification in Learning
Develop engaging, game-based learning frameworks that boost participation and knowledge retention.Analytics and ROI
Create tools leveraging data analytics to measure the effectiveness of training programs and improve ROI.
Hackathon Format
Team Size
Minimum: 2 participants
Maximum: 4 participants
Timeline
Part 1: Online Hackathon
Start: 10th January 2025, 10:30 AM
End: 11th January 2025, 12:30 PM
Part 2: Offline Presentations
Date: 15th January 2025
Venue: ITM Skills University, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
ISTD Conference and Prize Distribution Ceremony
Date: 17th January 2025
Venue: Novotel, Andheri, Mumbai
Hackathon Agenda
Part 1: Online
Day 1: 10th January 2025
10:30 AM: Keynote Address
11:00 AM: Rules and Tracks Explanation + Presentation and Demo Briefing
11:30 AM: Hacking Begins
Day 2: 11th January 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Submission Window
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Judging Round
5:00 PM: Announcement of Top 10 Teams
5:30 PM: Closing Ceremony
Part 2: Offline Presentations
Top 10 teams will present their projects (5 minutes each) in front of a jury.
Top 3 teams will win free passes to the ISTD Conference for the prize distribution ceremony