Programming Contest: GenNext India – xIdeate
As part of 42 nd CSI Annual Convention
Nov 28-Dec 1, 2007.
If you have a creative mind , love challenges in the IT arena, and a team player , here is a mega opportunity to show case your skills in the unique contest hosted by Computer Society of India as part of its 42 nd National Convention.
Problems will be based on hot technologies like Silverlight [Microsoft] & Mashups.
Here is an open invitation to participate.
It is open for young and old, for Professionals, Scientists, Academicians and College Students.
Thinkers and people who love challenges.
Remember that this is a team event.
Teams would be given a problem to solve and 3 weeks time to prepare a solution. This will be evaluated by a panel of eminent professionals.
Selected teams would be called to present the solution in the convention . The presentations will be judged based on
a) Innovation
b) Creativity
c) Benefits and
d) Relevance to the Indian context
The best submission will be awarded at the CSI convention. The jury's decision is final.
Eligibility
- Teams consisting of 3 to maximum 5 can apply for the contest.
- The team should be from one single institution or company located in India.
- A team can send more than one entry. But each entry should be registered separately.
- Registration fee per entry is Rs.750 for teams from companies and Rs.250 for Students and Academicians.
- All participants will be treated on par.
- There is no age bar. Only first 100 entries are accepted.
All submissions are accepted via internet- www.csi2007.org
CSI will own the rights for the solution. Any person wanting to use it in any form should get written consent from CSI.
Interested teams can register at www.csi2007.org on or before Sep 30, 2007.
The creations/solutions must be submitted through email on or before Oct 10, 2007. About 6-8 best solutions will be selected for the contest. The xIdeate award carries a trophy, certificate and cash awards.
Computer Society of India
Bangalore Chapter
No. 201, M.B.C, Infantry Road,
Bangalore – 560 001
Ph: 22860461 Fax: 22862215
Cell: 94489 05268
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