Global Prompt Engineering Challenge

Event Overview: From Ideas to AI Creations: Global Prompt Engineering Challenge is an international technical competition organized by the MakerSpace Cluster at Presidency University, Bengaluru under INNOVATEX 4.0. The competition evaluates participants’ ability to design structured prompts for Generative AI systems to solve real-world problems effectively. Teams will develop, test, and refine prompts that generate high-quality AI outputs, demonstrating strong prompt architecture, contextual reasoning, optimization, and ethical AI usage. Event Details: Event Name: From Ideas to AI Creations – Global Prompt Engineering Challenge Organizing Body: MakerSpace Cluster, Presidency University Event Type: International Prompt Engineering Competition Mode: Hybrid (Offline + International Participation) Team Size: Maximum 4 members Duration: 6 Hours + Final Presentation Event Date: 7 April Venue: Hybrid (Offline at Presidency University + Online Participation) Event Objective: Participants will transform real-world problem statements into well-structured prompts capable of producing optimized AI-generated outputs. The challenge focuses on: Prompt architecture and engineering Contextual reasoning AI output optimization Ethical AI usage Creative problem solving using AI systems Possible problem domains include: Healthcare Education Business Intelligence Software Development Sustainability Social Impact Teams will design, test, iterate, and refine prompts before presenting their final solutions to a jury panel. Technical Specifications: Prompt Design Requirements Participants must design prompts that clearly define: Objective Context Constraints Instructions Expected output format Prompt Structure Components Each prompt should include: Context definition Clear task instructions Constraints and conditions Output formatting requirements Technology Stack Participants may use any permitted Generative AI tools, including: ChatGPT Claude Gemini Perplexity Open-source LLM platforms Iteration and Refinement: Teams must demonstrate multiple iterations of prompt optimization that improve output quality. Output Quality Requirements AI-generated outputs should demonstrate: Relevance Accuracy Clarity Logical reasoning Alignment with the problem statement Ethical AI Compliance Participants must ensure: No harmful or biased outputs No unethical prompt engineering Responsible AI usage Documentation Requirements Teams must document: Prompt architecture Iteration methodology Optimization reasoning Final AI outputs General Participation Guidelines: Participants must: Follow the official event schedule Bring their own laptops and chargers Conduct all prompt engineering during the event duration Ensure active contribution from all team members Teams must document: Selected problem statement Prompt engineering approach Iteration improvements AI-generated outputs Additional rules: High-speed internet and power backup will be provided by organizers Only publicly available AI tools may be used Plagiarism of prompts, solutions, or ideas will result in disqualification Participants must wear official event ID badges at all times Safety And Conduct Rules: Participants must maintain professional behaviour. Strictly prohibited activities include: Harassment or offensive behaviour Use of illegal substances Damage to university property Any unethical activity during the competition Violations may result in immediate disqualification. Event Structure: Challenge Briefing Problem statement briefing and guidelines Duration: 30 Minutes Prompt Engineering Phase Teams design and optimize prompts Duration: 4.5 Hours Final Presentation Teams present their solution to the jury Duration: 2 Hours Jury Evaluation & Awards Result announcement and closing ceremony Duration: 30 Minutes Submission Guidelines: Teams must submit one consolidated PDF report containing: Selected problem statement Objective of the prompt Final engineered prompt(s) Prompt structure explanation Summary of AI-generated outputs Iteration log demonstrating improvements Additionally: Teams must prepare a presentation pitch deck for the jury evaluation. Submissions must be uploaded through the designated competition platform before the deadline. Judging Criteria: Prompt Design and Structure: 25% Output Relevance and Accuracy: 25% Creativity and Innovation: 20% Prompt Optimization and Refinement: 15% Ethical and Responsible AI Usage: 10% Presentation and Explanation: 5% Scoring Overview: Prompt Design: 25 Points Output Accuracy: 25 Points Creativity: 20 Points Optimization: 15 Points Ethical AI Usage: 10 Points Presentation: 5 Points Total Score: 100 Points Penalties And Disqualification: Late Submission: –10 Points Plagiarism: Immediate Disqualification Unethical Conduct: Permanent Ban Offensive Behaviour: Immediate Disqualification External Development: Immediate Disqualification Tampering with Other Teams: Immediate Disqualification Awards And Recognition: 1st Prize: ₹10,000 2nd Prize: ₹7,000 3rd Prize: ₹5,000 Total Prize Pool: ₹22,000 All participants will receive International Participation Certificates. Event Coordinators: Faculty Coordinator: Ms. Shana Aneevan – CAI – shana.a@presidencyuniversity.in Faculty Coordinator: Mr. R. Josephine – ISE – josephine.r@presidencyuniversity.in Event Lead: Devanandana S – Student – devananandana.2023cai0126@presidencyuniversity.in General Instructions: Follow all Presidency University and MakerSpace Cluster policies. Respect judges, organizers, and fellow participants. Plagiarism or idea reuse will lead to disqualification. Judges’ decisions are final and binding. Organizers may showcase selected solutions after the event. Official Note: This rule book serves as the official international guideline for the Global Prompt Engineering Challenge under INNOVATEX 4.0 at Presidency University, Bengaluru. All updates and announcements will be communicated through official event channels and the MakerSpace community.