Create something epic.
Codeplay is a hackfest organised by the Computer Society of India – VIT Chapter to encourage coders and media developers to develop unique and attractive brands/products, applications, logos, flyers, promos, videos and other media products involved in creating a user experience right up till marketing.
A technical extravaganza like no other.
Featuring 4 days of workshops, guest lectures, great food and a 30 Hour Media Hackathon - endorsing people with different areas of expertise to work together and create a one of a kind product, with a ready-to-sell business model.
Oh and, it's free to register.
Tracks
Security
From network security to home security, and everything in between.
Surprise Us!
Education
Too many people have tried. It's about time someone came up with something that stays, sells & works.
Music
Enhancing the ability to create, play, edit or share music on the fly.
Music, everywhere.
Healthcare
Assist. Track. Improve. Innovate.
Advance.
Social Service
Brainstorming ways to maximize the number of lives you aspire to touch. It's all about giving back to the society.
Augmented Reality
Something's are designed to change the way we look at things. Could we perhaps change the design itself?
Or make one of your own using any two from above!
Speakers & Mentors
Vinayak Bhavnani
Co-Founder & CEO, Zophop
Android Pro.
IITian.
Smart and gets stuff done.
Previous: Directi
Mohit Dubey
Co-Founder & CEO, CarWale
Tech Entrepreneur.
Knows all that there is to know about startups.
Bhavyanth Kolli
Co-Founder, Muto Technologies
Man with ideas.
Student Entrepreneur. Majoring Computer Science at VIT University. Codes and knows how to sell it.
Nishant Gupta
Consultant, VS Prudence Advisors
Machine.
Executive Board Member, Purple Tree (Entrepreneurship Cell).
Lead Architect, The Blueprints Club.
Insert infinte list of achievements here.
More Coming Soon!
Schedule & Registration
Here's what we have in mind.
All workshops/bootcamp sessions & Guest Lectures are free to attend.
The Hackathon too, is free to register for. Register your project and we'll let you know if you have been shortlisted.
Registration closes on the 22nd of April, 2015.
Important Guidelines
Every team member needs to register.
Make sure you enter your team leader's registration number correctly. We'll club teams accordingly.
We Love Ideas! If your team leader/member has already registered the project idea, you can still include another idea during your registration, if you wish to.
Multiple ideas per team will increase your chances of being shortlisted.
Registrations are now closed.
April 23rd: Acquire
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4 PM - 5 PM Lets Talk Startups!
Talk on Startups, Business Plans and Marketing from Pro Entrepreneurs.
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5 PM - 5:30 PM Intro to Codeplay
The importance of Media & Branding in evolving startups, products & services.
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5:30 PM - 7 PM Rapid Prototyping
Quick and easy mockup tools & tutorials to help you create genius.
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5:30 PM - 7 PM Code The Web
Overview of Web Development Languages: HTML, CSS & JS.
Exploring Web Frameworks: Part One.
April 24th: Engage
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11 AM - 12 PM Code The Web/Rapid Prototyping
SJT823/SJT824.
Exploring Web Frameworks. -
12 PM - 2 PM Web = Mobile
Creating Mobile Apps using Web Languages.
Apache Cordova (SJT823)
App.js (SJT824) -
2 PM - 4 PM Motion Matters
VFX & Maya (SJT823)
VFX & 3DS Max (SJT824) -
4 PM - 7 PM App Time
App Development for iOS, Android & Windows.
These sessions will be happening simultaneously at different venues. You may attend any one of the above.
April 25th & 26th: Hack
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8 AM - 10 AM Welcome & Registration
Pitching of ideas & Registration.
Team Formation. -
10 AM - 1 PM Hack!
Teams can start working on their ideas.
Mentors will be available from 11 AM to 1 PM. -
1 PM - 2 PM Lunch
Feast yourselves.
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2 PM - 8 PM Hacking Continues
On-call mentors from AngelHack available to all participants.
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8 PM - 8 AM Return to Hostels
Participants can collaborate from their rooms.
AngelHack Mentors will be available on-call overnight. -
8 AM - 9 AM Breakfast/Hack
Hack over scrumptious breakfast.
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9 AM - 10 AM Presentations: Overview
Mock Presentation & Guidelines.
Announcing Order of Presentations. -
12 PM - 1 PM Lunch
Feast yourselves.
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1 PM - 5 PM Final Presentations & Questions
Each presentation must be no longer than 5 minutes.
Each presentation to be followed by 1 minute of Q&A with the judges. -
5 PM - 6 PM Closing Ceremony & Prize Distribution
Valedictory Function.
Winners announced.
Distribution of Certificates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do I need to pay to register?
All workshops and the 30-hour hackathon is free to register for. Just like the experience - priceless.
How do I know that I have been shortlisted for the hack?
Register your project idea on this website. We'll review it and send you a mail with your Hack Ticket. Please bring a copy of this ticket with you when you come for the hack.
What are the maximum number of people allowed in a team?
A maximum of 5 people per team. Fret not if you don't have team mates. We'll hook you up with awesome people just like you. Make sure you come with a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious idea.
How is Codeplay different from a normal hack?
Glad you asked.
XYZ Hackathon: Mobile App, Web App.
Codeplay: Mobile App, Website/Landing Page, Logo, Flyers, Videos, 3D Simulation, Marketing Strategy/Business Model. Just about anything and everything you would do to brand your product.
Doubts? Ask Away!
The Team
Organizers
Aarushi Rai
+918110020611
Aman Sardana
+919787120366
Ashamsa Mathew
+918220154440
Pronay Peddiraju
+918110019709
Pranav Bolar
+919159869981
Reetika Roy
+919042139556
Advisors
Dr. Anirban Basu
Vice President, CSI
Prof. K. Govinda
RVP VII, CSI
Prof. H.R. Vishwakarma
Fellow and Past Hon. Secretary, CSI
Prof. P. Kalyanaraman
Chapter Patron, CSI
Prof. G Jagadeesh
Chairman, Vellore Chapter
Prof. L Shalini
Student Branch Counsellor