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calendericonMARCH 2025

Discover the Power of Open Data through Real-World Projects

DATACON 2025

Connect, Explore and Build at India's First Data-Focused Hackathon

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Why should you apply to DataCon?

Empowering passionate students to launch their careers in data science, analytics, and machine learning.

Practical experience, cross-disciplinary collaboration

Practical experience, cross-disciplinary collaboration

Attend a series of Masterclasses once you're shortlisted!

Attend a series of Masterclasses once you're shortlisted!

Build a network with top data companies and research scientists

Build a network with top data companies and research scientists

Work on real-world data projects in diverse domains

Work on real-world data projects in diverse domains

Get access to real mentorship. Work alongside experts.

Get access to real mentorship. Work alongside experts.

The DataCon Journey

A step-by-step guide to becoming a part of DataCon.

Submit your application to DataCon in teams of 1 to 4. It only takes 30 minutes!
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Submit your application to DataCon in teams of 1 to 4. It only takes 30 minutes!

Compete with top colleges and submit your applications before 14th Feb and represent your institution in Bengaluru’s biggest data hackathon!

Attend exciting masterclasses by experts for Free as an applicant
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Attend exciting masterclasses by experts for Free as an applicant

Begin your DataCon journey by meeting scientists, industry experts, and analysts through our series of Masterclasses. Learn key skills and cutting-edge Data Science and ML techniques.

Pick your Track once you’re shortlisted!
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Pick your Track once you’re shortlisted!

You will have 4 exciting categories to pick from! These include Business Analytics, Geospatial and Climate Data, Society and Economics, Applied Sciences (Biotech, Astrophysical Data, and more!)

Get Hacking
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Get Hacking

We will release the datasets 48 hours before the Finale! You can Explore, Research and Domain-Dive. Use the time to brainstorm and form your initial hypothesis.

Attend the Conference and Hackathon Finale!
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Attend the Conference and Hackathon Finale!

Get an opportunity to connect and get feedback from the best and brightest minds in the field. Present your final idea to our panel of experts.

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Solve Real World Challenges

Work on live data projects across diverse domains:

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Aerospace and Geospatial Data

Uncover insights about the skies and beyond.

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Climate Studies and Environmental Data

Analyze data to combat environmental challenges.

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Socio-Economic and Policy Data

Address issues in education, finance, and governance.

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Business and Strategy Data

Drive decision-making for real-world business cases.

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Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering Data

Dive into advanced research datasets.

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Learn from the Best

Attend talks and workshops led by industry experts, research scientists, and data visionaries.

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Network with the Ecosystem

Build connections with top-tier companies, mentors, and peers to set the foundation for your career.

Key Features of DataCon

Explore what makes DataCon an unmissable opportunity.

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Our Partners and Sponsors

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Advisory Board

Guided by industry leaders and academic pioneers.

Geetha Prakash

Geetha Prakash

Scientist and Educator

PhD in Optical Communications, NIT Surathkal

Dr H. S. Prashantha

Dr H. S. Prashantha

Professor

Department of Computer Science & COE-ACAD, Atria University

Dr Praphul Chandra

Dr Praphul Chandra

Professor & Director

Atria Center for AI & Decentralized Technologies

Dr Srinivas Bhogle

Dr Srinivas Bhogle

Honorary Scientist at CSIR Fourth Paradigm Institute - India

Venkat Raju

Venkat Raju

Global CEO & Founding Partner, Consulting CXO, Digital(AI) Transformation

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