LEARNATHON 4.0
LEARNATHON 4.0
Unlocking the future: Learn, Build, Innovate
Learn to Hack – Hack to Learn
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
(23rd July-26th July 2025)
Organized by
GIET University, Gunupur-765022
In association with
COIGNITE Edutech Services PVT LTD
LEARNATHON 4.0, a flagship four-day AI & ML-based Hackathon and Skill Development Event, was successfully organized from 23rd to 26th July 2025 at GIET University, Gunupur, in collaboration with COIGNITE Edutech Services Pvt. Ltd. Centered around the powerful theme “Unlocking the Future: Learn, Build, Innovate”, this dynamic event aimed to transform the student learning experience by promoting real-time problem solving, collaborative innovation, and industry-oriented skill building under the tagline “Learn to Hack – Hack to Learn.” The event witnessed an overwhelming response with a record-breaking 2,335 student registrations across various departments. Out of these, more than 700 students from 2nd year, 700+ students from 3rd year, and over 500 students from 4th year actively engaged in workshops, seminars, and hackathon challenges. Students were grouped into teams to work on real-world problems in domains like MedTech, BFSI, and Social Impact under the guidance of industry experts and mentors. The four-day event featured multiple expert talks, technical workshops, domain-specific problem statements, and an intense 36-hour hackathon spread across two days. Eminent speakers and professionals from organizations like Microsoft, Nagarro, Hexagon, STRAIVE, Accordian, and more participated and interacted with the students, enriching the overall experience. LEARNATHON 4.0 not only enhanced technical proficiency but also nurtured leadership, teamwork, and innovation among young minds making it one of the largest and most impactful technical events in the university’s history.
GIET University, Gunupur-765022, in collaboration with COIGNITE Edutech Services Pvt. Ltd., inaugurated LEARNATHON 4.0 today an intensive four-day innovation-driven event focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Held under the theme “Unlocking the Future: Learn, Build, Innovate”, this highly anticipated event aims to foster a practical learning experience for aspiring tech innovators with the powerful motto: “Learn to Hack – Hack to Learn.” The inaugural session, hosted at the university’s Mega Auditorium, commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and Saraswati Vandana, followed by a series of welcome addresses from the university leadership and partnering industry experts. Dr. K M Gopal, Deputy Dean of Computational Sciences, GIET University, warmly welcomed the participants and guests, emphasizing the significance of experiential learning in today’s fast-evolving technological landscape. He was followed by Dr. Dulu Patnaik, Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, who stressed the importance of AI & ML in transforming industries and shaping sustainable futures. Mr. Seshu Sanyasi Naidu Kandregula, CEO of COIGNITE Edutech Services, highlighted the need for agile learners and job-ready graduates, while Mr. Krish Chintaluri, Director of COIGNITE, shed light on the startup ecosystem and innovation culture their organization fosters among young minds. The highlight of the inaugural was an expert workshop led by Mr. Vikrant Shitole, Head of Training at COIGNITE, who guided students through AI/ML fundamentals and real-world case studies, preparing them for the rigorous hackathon ahead. Adding value to the event, Dr. Kalpana Sastry, Former Managing Director of AGHUB, delivered an online session focused on AI in Agriculture and Sustainability, outlining domain-specific challenges for the upcoming hackathon. Following the knowledge-packed inaugural, the Hackathon was officially flagged off at 1:00 PM, where student teams dived into solving real-world problems using AI and ML technologies. The 22-hour coding challenge will continue until 11:00 AM on 24th July, testing creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking among the participants. LEARNATHON 4.0 will run until 26th July 2025, packed with mentorship sessions, prototype development, and presentations judged by industry and academic experts. The initiative reaffirms GIET University’s commitment to cultivating innovation, entrepreneurship, and technical excellence in India’s next generation of engineers.
