The Department of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning successfully organised a 12-Hour Hackathon Challenge – WE-ENV on 21st November 2025. A dynamic event that celebrated creativity and innovation.

A total of 38 teams from the CSE allied branches of PESITM participated, and 15 teams were shortlisted for Round 2. The students showcased problem-solving skills, teamwork, and technical excellence through impressive prototypes.

The event was held in the presence of Dr. Swamy D R, Principal, PESITM, Dr. Sekar R, Vice Principal, PESITM, and Dr. Likewin Thomas, HOD & Professor, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

We extend our appreciation to Mr. Harsha T. R., Alumni Guest, Akshay Ravendra M, Technical Head. Our Mentors were Bhuvan N, Pavan Bendre R, Prajwal H P, Mr. Anvith, Divashree Malarappu, Sufiyan Ahmed, and Mr. Ghansham.

Our Judges for the event were Dr. Promod, HoD & Professor, Computer Science & Design, Dr. Prasanna Kumar H R, HOD & Professor, Computer Science Engineering, Dr.Arjun U, Professor, Computer Engineering, Dr. Mouneshachari S, HoD & Professor, Information Science & Engineering, and Faculty Coordinators, Mr. Sandeep Telkar, Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Ms. Tejaswini N D, Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞: Manu & Ananya Bhat, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞: J. Vinodini & M. Pasah

This hackathon provided an inspiring platform for students to apply their technical skills under time constraints, collaborate effectively, and embrace the spirit of innovation. Events like WE-ENV continue to empower the next generation of technologists.