Lucent Innovation & WebOccult Technologies inspires future Data Scientists with DataThrone 2024.

DataThrone – From Insights to Intelligence, a Data Science, AI and ML Hackathon was organized by Lucent Innovation and WebOccult Technologies at L.J University on 16th and 17th March 2024.  
 

The event was a dynamic and triumphant affair, witnessing over 250+ participants showcasing their exceptional talents. This prestigious event, organized by Lucent Innovation and WebOccult Technologies, wasn’t just about competition – it was about collaboration, pushing boundaries, and forging groundbreaking solutions to real-world problems. 

 

DataThrone 2024 was created specifically for current, pre-final and final-year IT, diploma, and engineering students. Furthermore, those with 0–4 years of industry experience were eligible to participate in the event.

 

Lucent Innovation was proud to spearhead DataThrone 2024. This elite competition served as a strategic framework for Data Science enthusiasts. It was a 36-hour non-stop event, filled with esteemed dignitaries, special judges, mentors, exciting sponsors, media partners (TOI) and enthusiastic participants. 

 

The day began with a grand opening ceremony graced by prominent dignitaries such as Mr. Narasimha Komar (IPS), who was the guest of honor, Prof. Dinesh Awasthi (Vice Chancellor of L.J. University), Dr. Manishbhai Shah (President, LJK Trust), Sh. Rohitbhai Patel (Academic Advisor of L.J. University). The event began when the dignitaries and members of our founding team—Mr. Ashish Kasama (Co-founder of Lucent Innovation), Mr. Nitesh Kasma (Co-founder of Lucent Innovation), Mr. Ruchir Kakkad, CEO of WebOccult Technologies, and Ms. Disha Joshi, CFO of WebOccult Technologies, Bhumin Vadalia (Marketing Director of WebOccult Technologies)—lit a ceremonial lamp! 

With lightning speed, classrooms were allocated to participants, and the competition kicked off. As night fell, a well-earned musical break gave everyone an opportunity to recharge before they prepared for the next leg of the coding marathon.

As participants hurried to complete their solutions, the second day saw a coding frenzy. Everyone was pushing themselves to the limit to finish and turn in their projects on time, and there was a fierce competitive spirit in the air. Mentors moved between groups, providing valuable guidance, answering queries, and boosting morale. Tension increased as the submission deadline drew near. 

Ten teams were further selected after a difficult evaluation procedure, and they received the opportunity to present their work to the judges at the closing ceremony. Three teams finally emerged victorious, earning the much-coveted top prizes from this exclusive group.

 

Prizes were awarded in a tiered method at the DataThrone event. With an impressive “Rs 51,000” prize for the top spot, victory was firmly established. Following closely, second place earned a notable “Rs 21,000” reward. Third place also received recognition with a commendable “Rs 11,000” prize, highlighting the event’s dedication to celebrating excellence among its participants. 

“𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬”: 𝐏𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 

“2𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩”: 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬_2 

“𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩”: 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 

 

We express our sincere gratitude to LJ University for serving as our venue and food partner.

The sponsors also played an important part in the DataThrone 2024. The team appreciated Flits, Symprosys, Neura Monk, Metiz Soft, Parex Bridge, Data Prophet, ThrillOFeel, and Monster Energy Drinks, for their huge role in making DataThrone a big success. The sponsors provided a fantastic atmosphere that encouraged innovation and originality. 

We are very thankful to Times of India (TOI) for being DataThrone 2024’s media partner! Their support and collaboration have played a pivotal role in amplifying the reach and impact of our event.

DataThrone 2024 was a resounding success, fostering a vibrant community of data science enthusiasts in Ahmedabad, India. Participants gained invaluable knowledge and hands-on experience through interactions with industry mentors and professionals. 

We are inspired by the opportunities that lie ahead when we consider DataThrone’s success. In the future, we see DataThrone developing into the go-to site for global data enthusiasts. By bringing innovators together to build revolutionary ideas and push the limits of AI, ML, and data Science, we hope to establish an ecosystem.  Looking ahead to our next hackathon, we are determined to set the bar even higher, aiming to make it more expansive and inclusive, welcoming individuals from various disciplines and backgrounds to contribute their unique perspectives and expertise.