Day 2 of the Turboline x IIMS Hackathon 2025 burst into action as participants arrived bright and early, eager to build on the momentum from Day 1. The campus buzzed with anticipation, and the sense of purpose was unmistakable. With 57 teams still in the race, everyone was determined to make every moment count.
A Focused Start: Progress and Mentorship
The morning kicked off with a warm welcome and a hearty breakfast, setting a positive tone for the day. Soon after, mentors fanned out across the hackathon floor, visiting each team to review progress and offer targeted feedback. These mentor rounds sparked fresh ideas and gave teams the confidence to tackle new challenges head-on.
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Heads Down: Coding and Collaboration
Fueled by feedback and inspiration, teams dove into a dedicated coding block. Laptops clicked, ideas flowed, and collaboration was at its peak. Whether teams were debugging, designing, or dreaming up new features, the energy was contagious. Everyone was focused on turning their vision into reality.
A Moment of Inspiration: Guest Speaker Dr. Bal Krishna Bal
Mid-morning, the hackathon paused for a special online session with Dr. Bal Krishna Bal, Professor and Associate Dean at Kathmandu University. Dr. Bal Krishna’s talk on innovation, research, and the future of AI captivated the audience. His real-world insights encouraged participants to think bigger and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Refueling and Recharging
After the inspiring session, participants enjoyed a well-deserved lunch break. Laughter and conversation filled the air as everyone took time to recharge before the next round of deep work. The afternoon saw teams back at their stations, building, refining, and polishing their core features. Mentors remained close by, ready to help troubleshoot and guide teams through any roadblocks.
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Refinement, Midpoint Check-ins, and Presentations
As the day progressed, teams shifted gears to focus on refinement. Midpoint check-ins with mentors helped teams align their strategies and finalize their modules. The excitement peaked as teams took the stage to present their project concepts, sharing their progress and innovative ideas with judges and peers, and receiving valuable feedback to guide their final push.
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Celebrating Progress: Certificates and Finalists Announced
By evening, excitement reached a fever pitch. All participants were recognized for their dedication during a lively certificate distribution ceremony. Then came the moment everyone had been waiting for, the announcement of the Top 10 Finalist Teams. Cheers erupted as each finalist was revealed, setting the stage for tomorrow’s grand finale. The top 10 Finalist teams were:
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Looking Ahead: The Final Stretch
With Day 2 in the books, teams are now gearing up for the ultimate challenge. Day 3 promises high-stakes final pitches, where creativity, teamwork, and technical brilliance will shine. As the hackathon draws to a close, anticipation is building for the crowning of this year’s champions and the celebration of every participant’s journey.
Empowering the Next Generation
Events like the Turboline x IIMS Hackathon 2025 truly set IIMS College apart. By fostering hands-on learning, industry collaboration, and a spirit of innovation, IIMS continues to establish itself as one of Nepal’s premier institutions for IT and Computer Science. Through dynamic programs like this, IIMS empowers students to become tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers in technology.
