Ai Club X Eightfold.Ai Hackathon

Welcome to the AI Club x Eightfold.ai Hackathon, a premier technical challenge hosted during APOGEE 2026 at BITS Pilani. This hackathon is designed to push the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence, challenging students to build innovative solutions to real-world problems in a high-pressure, competitive environment. Eligibility & Team Composition: Eligibility: Engineering Students (Undergraduate) Team Size: 1–3 participants per team. Platform: Official registrations open on April 3rd exclusively on Unstop. Competition Timeline: The hackathon is a two-stage event designed to test both your technical grit and your ability to present your vision. Round 1: The Build (April 11th | On-Campus) Duration: 9 Hours. Format: The problem statement will be released on-site. Teams have exactly 9 hours to develop their solution and 1 hour to submit all deliverables. Shortlisting: An overnight evaluation will be conducted by industry experts and judges. Round 2: The Finale (April 12th | On-Campus) Format: Shortlisted teams will move to the final pitch round. Presentation: Teams must provide a 5–7 minute live demo of their work followed by a Q&A session with the judges. Why Participate? Industry Exposure: Solve problems curated in collaboration with Eightfold.ai, a leader in AI-driven talent intelligence. Networking: Connect with the brightest minds across the country and industry veterans. Certification: All participants will receive official recognition from AI Club, BITS Pilani.