This session is designed to equip students with essential strategies for excelling in hackathons. It will cover key areas such as effective team formation, ensuring participants understand the dynamics of building a well-rounded team with complementary skills. The session will also dive into ideation techniques, helping students rapidly generate and refine innovative ideas that address real-world problems. Additionally, participants will learn how to craft compelling pitches, focusing on how to clearly present their project’s value proposition, technical feasibility, and potential impact to judges and stakeholders. By the end of this session, students will have a practical toolkit for navigating hackathons with confidence and purpose.