ETLTC GLOBAL AI HACKATHON:

This initiative is designed to provide students from our partner universities with an exciting opportunity to represent their institutions and countries on a global stage, while developing practical skills in artificial intelligence, teamwork, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. The hackathon aligns strongly with ETLTC’s mission of nurturing student leadership and preparing learners for top universities and future careers in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Framework for Participation:

1. Team Formation

• Students will participate in teams of 3–5 members.

• Teams can be:

  • Formed within the same university, or

  • Cross-institutional, encouraging global collaboration (e.g., 2 students from University X and 2–3 from University Y).

• Multiple teams from the same university are welcome.

• Individual participants may also register and be matched with international peers.

2. Accessibility

• No prior AI or coding experience is required.

• Students from diverse academic backgrounds are encouraged to join.

3. Participation Fee

• A nominal fee of USD 50 per participant applies.

4. Conference & Publication Opportunity

• Participants will engage in the hackathon as part of the ETLTC Summer and Winter Conferences.

• Teams wishing to develop their hackathon project into a research paper will be eligible to submit a follow-up paper free of cost for consideration in the annual ETLTC Scopus-indexed proceedings.

PAPERS ACCEPTED FOR THE SUMMER/WINTER CONFERENCES IN JULY/JANUARY WILL BE PUBLISHED FREE OF COST IN A SCOPUS-INDEXED ETLTC CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS JOURNAL. 

5. Collaboration Platforms

• Teams may collaborate using global platforms such as Devpost and Discord, enabling seamless international teamwork.

What to Expect: 

Students will:

• Work collaboratively in teams to design and develop innovative AI-driven solutions to real-world challenges.

• Gain hands-on experience in problem-solving, ideation, and project execution.

• Present their solutions in a competitive yet supportive international environment.

• Build global networks and enhance their academic and professional profiles.

This experience serves as a natural progression for students looking to elevate their skills to an international level.

Who Should Participate: 

We encourage participation from students across all disciplines and grade levels, including:

• STEM fields

• Business and entrepreneurship

• Design and creative arts

• Social sciences and humanities

Successful teams typically bring together diverse skill sets, including:

• Coding and technical development

• Research and analysis

• Presentation and communication

• Marketing and project management

Submission of Proposal: 

You can submit through this link: 

https://form.jotform.com/260891470447059

AI Hackathon – Scope of Topics: (Not limited to the following)

1. AI in Education & Learning Technologies

• Intelligent tutoring systems and adaptive learning platforms

• AI-driven assessment, grading, and feedback systems

• Learning analytics and student performance prediction

• AI for multilingual and inclusive education

• Gamification and immersive learning using AI

2. Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Machine translation and low-resource language processing

• Chatbots and conversational AI for education and services

• Text summarization, sentiment analysis, and information extraction

• AI for academic writing, plagiarism detection, and peer review support

3. Computer Vision & Multimedia AI

• Image and video analysis for real-world applications

• AI for surveillance, safety, and anomaly detection

• Facial recognition and emotion detection (with ethical considerations)

• AR/VR integration with AI

4. AI for Social Good

• AI solutions for healthcare accessibility and diagnostics

• Disaster prediction, management, and response systems

• Environmental monitoring and sustainability solutions

• AI for accessibility (assistive technologies for disabilities)

5. Data Science & Predictive Analytics

• Big data processing and visualization

• Predictive modeling for business, education, and governance

• Recommendation systems

• Time-series forecasting and decision support systems

6. Generative AI & Creative Applications

• AI-generated content (text, images, audio, video)

• Creative tools for education, design, and media

• AI-assisted research and innovation workflows

• Ethical use of generative AI

7. Ethical, Responsible & Explainable AI

• Bias detection and fairness in AI systems

• Explainable AI (XAI) models

• Privacy-preserving machine learning

• Governance, regulations, and ethical frameworks

8. AI in Industry & Smart Systems

• Smart cities and IoT-driven AI solutions

• Industry 4.0 applications and automation

• FinTech, EdTech, and HealthTech innovations

• Supply chain optimization and logistics

9. Robotics & Autonomous Systems

• Intelligent robotics and human-robot interaction

• Autonomous vehicles and drones

• AI-powered control systems

10. Open Innovation Track

• Any innovative AI-based solution aligned with real-world challenges

• Interdisciplinary and cross-domain projects

Next Steps: 

If your students are interested in participating, kindly let us know. We would be happy to:

• Facilitate team formation across institutions,

• Support onboarding and coordination, and

• Explore further collaborative initiatives among partner universities.

We strongly believe this initiative will not only enhance student engagement but also strengthen global academic partnerships within the ETLTC network.

We look forward to your support in promoting this opportunity among your students.

Warm regards,

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