Team Guidelines

To ensure smooth presentations, please carefully follow these guidelines:

Technical & Presentation Preparation

Ensure that your project files and presentation are available with all team members as a backup.
- If one laptop fails, another teammate should have everything ready.
The laptop you use on stage must have an HDMI port.
- Avoid relying on Type-C adapters or MacBooks, as they may cause last-minute connectivity issues.
Practice your pitch as a team before the finals. Some effective ways:
- Do at least 2–3 mock runs with a timer (4 min pitch + 4 min Q&A).
- Simulate the stage setup (switching between slides and demo).
- Rotate who answers different types of judge questions to build confidence.
Keep introductions short.
- A simple “We are Team [Name], from [College/City]” is enough.
- Focus your time on the project, not lengthy intros.
Judges expect to see a working demo.
- Practice smooth transitions between slides and demo.
- Make sure your demo runs offline in case of internet issues.

Be respectful and professional when answering questions.
Judges only want to understand your project better – treat it as a chance to showcase your hard work, not a grilling session.
If you don’t know an answer, it’s okay to say so, honesty is valued more than making something up.

Be kind and respectful to other teams, mentors, and organizers.
Build connections – this hackathon is also about networking and collaboration.
Celebrate everyone’s effort – winning is important, but so is learning and sharing.

Relax, don’t take too much pressure, and enjoy the experience.
This is your moment—live it fully, present with confidence, and have fun! 🚀