EVENT TITLE: CODEWAVE’26 (Campus Code League) NATIONAL LEVEL HACKATHON

DATE: 10.03.2026 (Tuesday) &11.03.2026 (Wednesday)

TIME : 08.00 AM - 04.00 PM

VENUE :Hi Tech Hall

EVENT CONVENER : Dr. S.Umashankari

EVENT COORDINATORS: Dr. V. Pavithra, Mrs. J. Sai Vijayalakshmi,  Ms. K. Divya

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS    : (49 Teams – 196 Participants)

RESOURCE PERSON DETAILS - BRIEF PROFILE OF THE SPEAKERS:

Mr. UdayakumarMathivannan, CTO of iDataMind, UK and UAE. A visionary technology leader, he iswidely recognized for his remarkable contributions in Big Data, ArtificialIntelligence, and AI-driven automation. He has completed the Computing forData Science Graduate Program at Stanford University, California, and holds aB.A. in Global Business with a Management concentration from the Universityof South Florida. With deep expertise in AI Engineering, Data Science, Statistics,Predictive Modelling, and Deep Learning, he has worked with major clients acrossNorth America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and has trained over 50,000IT professionals and emerging talents worldwide. He is also a member ofMicrosoft, Amazon, and Google International Technical Trainers Association,and was honoured as one of the Best 100 CTOs of Asia (2024) for his outstandingleadership in digital transformation.

Dr. Karthiya Banu, MCA, M.Phil, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO, Inspire Softech Group Companies (Inspire Softech Solutions,

Edinz Tech Private Limited, Adore Technology Solutions, iGreenStartech Solutions)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Email: karthiya@inspiress.in | Mobile: 86674 93679
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-karthiya-banu-rajagopal/

Professional Summary

Dr. Karthiya Banu is an accomplished academician, corporate trainer, entrepreneur, and industry mentor with over 17+ years of teaching experience in Computer Science and 14+ years of expertise in communication skills, technical training, leadership development, and industry–academia collaboration. She is the Founder & CEO of Inspire Softech Group Companies and actively leads initiatives focused on campus-to-corporate transformation, employability enhancement, and industry-oriented project-based learning.

Areas of Expertise

• Campus to Corporate Programs  • Project Training &Mentoring  • Software Project Management
• Data Mining & Machine Learning  • Communication & Soft Skills  • Leadership & Career Guidance

Awards & Recognitions

• Best Teacher Award – Excellence in teaching and student mentoring

• Best Trainer Award – Outstanding contribution to corporate and institutional training

• Best Mentor Award – Impactful guidance and career development of students and professionals

• Best Woman Entrepreneur Award – Leadership and entrepreneurship in the education and training sector

Key Achievements

• Empowered 75,000+ students and professionals through structured training and mentoring programs and 150+ training programs across educational institutions, corporates, and government bodies.

• Published 16+ international journal papers and presented research at national and international conferences

Summary Of The Event:

The Department of Computer Applications (BCA & BCA Gen AI), Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, successfully organized the two-day National Level Hackathon “CODEWAVE’26 – Campus Code League” on 10th and 11th March 2026 at Hi-Tech Hall in association with iDataMind, Retech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., and Inspire Group Companies. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guests Mr. Udayakumar Mathivannan and Mr. Arun Kumar E, followed by addresses from the Head of the Department, Dr. S. Uma Shankari, Dean Dr. S. Thirumagan, and Vice Principal Dr. N. Pugazhendi, all emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. The hackathon aimed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork by encouraging students to develop real-world technological solutions. It witnessed enthusiastic participation from 49 teams (out of 56 registered) across various reputed institutions, competing in Hardware and Software domains, with Software further divided into AI & ML and Full Stack Development. In the Software category, the first and second prizes were shared by two teams each, including participants from SRM Valliammai Engineering College and SRM Easwari Engineering College, while in the Hardware category, participants from SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Trichy Campus), Chennai Institute of Technology won the second prize, marking the event as a grand success.

OUTCOMES OF THE PROGRAM: (Based on SDG)

SDG 4 – Quality Education
The hackathon provided a platform for experiential learning, enhancing students’ technical knowledge, creativity, and practical skills beyond classroom education.

SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
By improving employability skills such as coding, teamwork, and problem-solving, the event prepares students for future career opportunities and industry demands.

SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
The core objective of the hackathon—developing innovative technological solutions—directly supports innovation and strengthens the connection between academia and industry.

SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Collaboration with organizations like iDataMind, Retech Solutions Pvt. Ltd., and Inspire Group Companies highlights the importance of partnerships in achieving sustainable development.