IEEE Computer Society Bangalore Chapter

HACK THE METAVERSE

September 12-15, 2023 | IIIT Bangalore

TALKS | TUTORIALS | HACKATHON

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Important Dates

Event Date
Wild Card Entry Registration Till August 31, 2023
Wild Card Entry Results September 1, 2023
Refundable Registration Fee September 4, 2023
Symposium Talks September 12, 2023
Tutorials September 13, 2023
Hackathon Starts September 12, 2023
Hackathon Finale September 15, 2023
Refund of registration fees September 20, 2023

Registration fee:

  • All shortlisted teams MUST register the team by paying a registration fee of Rs 1000.
  • This fee is FULLY refundable if the team participates for the duration of the event; else, there will not be any refund.

Prizes

All participants will get Participation Certificate

Winning teams will be felicitated with awards, certificates and the following cash prizes -


  • 1st Prize - INR 50,000/-
  • 2nd Prize - INR 30,000/-
  • 3rd Prize - INR 15,000/-
  • 12 Consolation prizes - INR 10,000/- each

Travel and Accommodation

  • Partial travel grants are available to deserving teams outside of Bengaluru.
  • Nearby Accommodation options for outside Bengaluru participants will be listed on the website. The participants need to book the accommodation in the individual capacity. No refund/support for accommodation is provided by the organisers.



FAQ Section

Till what date can I submit my Idea for the Hack the Metaverse?
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You can submit your idea until 30th August 2023.

What are the Applications themes to which I can submit the idea?
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  • Healthcare
  • Education and Training
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Industrial and Enterprise
What are the technologies to which I can submit the idea?
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  • AR/VR/XR and AI
  • 5G IoT / Web 3.0
  • Cyber Security / Block Chain
When will I get to know if my Idea is selected?
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You should have already received intimation if you submitted before 8 Aug 2023; else, we will send it when you submit the idea on or before 1 Sept 2023.

What is refund registration fees and when is the last date for refund registration fees?
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All shortlisted teams MUST register the team by paying a registration fee of Rs 1000/- immediately after acceptance or latest by 4 Sept 2023 through NEFT/Online transfer and fill the google form below. https://forms.gle/kVCFEGHp2KFaFiAh6

Account Name - THE IEEE COMPUTER SOCIETY BANGALORE CHAPTER

Account no - 272601000758

IFSC - ICIC0002726

Type: Savings

Account Branch - Vyalikaval, Bangalore

Remarks - Metaverse - Team name and number as per CMT

This fee is FULLY refundable if the team participates for the duration of the event; else, there will not be any refund.

How to apply for travel grants?
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Each team who are outside Bengaluru will be receiving travel grant form to fill the details. Based on the teams Idea and the travel grant application, a partial travel will be reimbursed after the hackathon.

Will I get accommodation for all the days of the event?
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NO. The possible accommodation venue/hotel/hostels will be listed on the website. The participants should book for themself and pay the expenses of the accommodation. No refund/reimbursement of accommodation will be given by the organisers.

What hardware or infrastructure support will be provided?
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Wifi would be provided by the organisers. Rest hardware/software requirements and laptop should be arranged by the participants/teams themselves.

Will I be provided with food/snacks during the event?
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Yes, details are as follows:

12th Sept - Symposium Talks: Breakfast and Lunch, 2 tea/coffee breaks

13th Sept - Tutorial followed by Hackathon Commences: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, 2 tea/coffee breaks

14th Sept - Hackathon Continues: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, 2 tea/coffee breaks

15th Sept - Hackathon Finale: Breakfast and Lunch, 1 tea/coffee break

Where will the event be held for all four days?
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The event will be held at:

IIIT Bangalore International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

26/C, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100

www.iiitb.ac.in

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