VVCE hosts national-level hackathon Infothon 7.0

Dignitaries at the inauguration of Infothon 7.0 organised at VVCE in Mysuru.

The Department of Information Science and Engineering at Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering (VVCE), Mysuru, organised the seventh edition of its national-level hackathon, Infothon 7.0, at its campus on Saturday.

The 10-hour hackathon saw 40 teams participate, providing students with a platform to showcase their technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. The participants worked on innovative solutions in two key domains: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agentic Artificial Intelligence.

The event aimed to promote innovation and collaboration while encouraging students to develop technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges. It also offered participants an opportunity to apply their technical knowledge, exchange ideas and explore emerging technologies.

Sanjana Ajjanna, senior recruiter at Okta, Bengaluru, inaugurated the event. Addressing the participants, she spoke about emerging trends in AI, its growing industry applications and the need to keep pace with technological advancements. She also highlighted the importance of essential skills, continuous learning and effective preparation for campus placements to build successful careers.

P. Vishwanath, secretary of Vidyavardhaka Sangha; Shrishaila Ramannavar, treasurer; B. Sadashivegowda, principal of VVCE; and Shobha Shankar, vice-principal, were present.