The Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning organized a Technical Talk on “Unlocking Opportunities: Insights into Hackseries, GitHub Engagement and Student Rewards” on 11th September 2025 to encourage students to participate in hackathons, strengthen their GitHub presence, and explore opportunities in blockchain technology. The session was delivered by Mr. Mohammad Mudassir, Support Engineer, Algorand Foundation, who shared valuable insights into the Hackseries initiatives and student engagement programs offered by Algorand.

The talk commenced with an overview of the Algorand Hackseries, where students learned about the annual hackathons conducted by the Algorand Foundation and the opportunities available for participants. The resource person highlighted that winning teams receive cash prizes along with mentorship and support to transform their innovative ideas into startup ventures, inspiring students to actively engage in competitive innovation platforms.

The session also focused on the effective use of GitHub as a professional development platform. Students gained practical insights into maintaining GitHub repositories, showcasing projects, building a strong developer portfolio, and leveraging GitHub to enhance career prospects. Additionally, the resource person introduced the learning courses offered by Algorand and explained how students could earn rewards while developing blockchain-related skills.

The talk further emphasized the collaboration with AlgoBharat, which provides localized learning resources and community support, while Algorand offers access to sustainable, scalable, and secure blockchain infrastructure. Students were encouraged to enhance their technical skills through hackathons, collaborative learning, and hands-on innovation.

Overall, the technical talk was an informative and motivating experience that equipped students with practical knowledge about hackathons, GitHub engagement, blockchain learning opportunities, and pathways for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Topic: Unlocking Opportunities: Insights into Hackseries, GitHub Engagement and Student Rewards

Date: 11th September 2025

Venue: BNMIT

Duration: 1 Day

Mode: Offline

Resource Person: Mr. Mohammad Mudassir, Support Engineer, Algorand Foundation

Total Number of Participants: 100 Students