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pankaj_99
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Last week, we had the privilege of being a part of Apexathon 2025 at Chandigarh University. This hackathon brought together some of the brightest minds in data science and analytics, and as part of the SAS team, it was an incredibly rewarding experience to see the talent and dedication of the participants.

 

A Thrilling 24-Hour Challenge 💻

 

The event was a 24-hour marathon of problem-solving, coding, and collaboration. Participants were given real-world data problems to solve, and they had just a day to come up with innovative solutions. It was inspiring to see the energy and commitment each team brought to the table.

 

SAS' Role in Shaping Success 🧑‍💻

 

Our experts were directly involved in the evaluation process, providing valuable insights to the participants. The solutions that emerged showcased the power of data-driven thinking, and it was clear that the participants had mastered the art of translating data into actionable insights.

  • 766 participants registered equals to 229 teams registered themselves
  • 510 participants completed the examination of Round 1
  • Top 30 teams advanced to Round 2
  • Top 8 teams made it to the final Round 3

 

Celebrating the Winners 🏆

Congratulations to the Winners:
🥇 Team Apex Achievers 
🥈 Team Bigga Nalls
🥉 Team Insight Ninjas

 

Teamwork were truly inspiring, and we are proud to have played a role in fostering this talent.

The journey from start to finish highlighted the power of collaboration and innovation in the world of analytics.

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coder1234
Obsidian | Level 7

 What were the real-world data problems they were given to solve and their innovative solutions?

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