Revolutionizing Workplace Learning, One Innovation at a Time

The Future of Work and Learning: Embracing Learning 4.0

ITM Skills University presents ISTD Hackathon organised by LetsUpgrade, powered by Lisa

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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

1. 1st Place: INR 60,000
2. 2nd Place: INR 40,000
3. 3rd Place: INR 25,000

All Participants will get a Certificate of Participation.

Application Process

1. Only the team leader is required to apply in this form.
2. Please make sure to select the correct team size and fill all necessary details of each member in the application form
3. Only the leader shall receive automated communications. 4. Please make sure to inform your team members.
4. You all shall soon be added to a Group post Approval.

Objectives

1. Design innovative solutions for personalized workplace learning.
2. Integrate emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and gamification into corporate training.
3. Develop practical tools to address upskilling and reskilling challenges in the Industry 4.0 era.
4. Create scalable frameworks that align organizational goals with effective learning methodologies.

Tracks

1.AI and Personalization - Build adaptive learning platforms that customize experiences for individual learners.
2.Immersive Training - Design AR/VR-powered simulations for hands-on, immersive employee training.
3.Gamification in Learning - Develop engaging, game-based learning frameworks that boost participation and knowledge retention.
4.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

1 .Top 10 teams will present their projects (5 minutes each) in front of a jury.
2. Top 3 teams will win free passes to the ISTD Conference for the prize distribution ceremony