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At Deutsche Telekom Digital Labs (DTDL), we believe groundbreaking Ideas ignite progress, but raw potential needs a launchpad. That's where HackFest 5.0 comes in.


HackFest 5.0 is blended in flavors of developers from different backgrounds and we are inviting them all:- 

We're seeking the brightest minds to join us for the 5th edition of the HackFest. Are you ready to make your mark? Register today and turn in your vision into a game-changer solution.


HackFest 5.0 is only open for participants who are above the age of 18+ and should be working professionals based in India.

 


Problem Statements

Optimizing Peak Usage

During peak usage, wait times on our app/website lead to user frustration and disengagement, harming our brand and reducing customer engagement.

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Monetizing Data

Telecom operators possess vast amounts of valuable user data, yet realizing its potential remains challenging due to complex processes, technological limitations, and ethical considerations. There's a gap between telecom data and valuable lifestyle services due to these barriers.

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Appless Designs for Visually Impaired Users

Many mobile apps lack accessibility features, creating barriers for visually impaired users and potentially violating accessibility regulations. This exclusion hinders digital participation and misses market opportunities.

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50% Reduction in Agent’s Non Resolution Call-time

Telecom customer service agents spend excessive time verifying customer identity and gathering information, leading to long call times and unhappy customers.

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Using AI To Reduce Development Time And Cost By 50%

Software development is hindered by slow, costly processes and repetitive tasks, leading to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and compromised product quality.

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Needle in the Information Haystack

In the era of abundant OTT platforms, content discovery is challenging, often leading to frustration and overwhelm for users. Current browsing and recommendation methods are inefficient, making it difficult for users to find relevant content quickly.

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Optimizing Peak Usage

During peak usage, wait times on our app/website lead to user frustration and disengagement, harming our brand and reducing customer engagement.

View More
Monetizing Data

Telecom operators possess vast amounts of valuable user data, yet realizing its potential remains challenging due to complex processes, technological limitations, and ethical considerations. There's a gap between telecom data and valuable lifestyle services due to these barriers.

View More
Appless Designs for Visually Impaired Users

Many mobile apps lack accessibility features, creating barriers for visually impaired users and potentially violating accessibility regulations. This exclusion hinders digital participation and misses market opportunities.

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50% Reduction in Agent’s Non Resolution Call-time

Telecom customer service agents spend excessive time verifying customer identity and gathering information, leading to long call times and unhappy customers.

View More
Using AI To Reduce Development Time And Cost By 50%

Software development is hindered by slow, costly processes and repetitive tasks, leading to missed deadlines, budget overruns, and compromised product quality.

View More
Needle in the Information Haystack

In the era of abundant OTT platforms, content discovery is challenging, often leading to frustration and overwhelm for users. Current browsing and recommendation methods are inefficient, making it difficult for users to find relevant content quickly.

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Phase-1 Judges | Idea Submissions

Arun Joseph

Architecture & Engineering Leader: Applied AI

Deutsche Telekom
Pankaj Arora

Senior Director - Magenta Products and Platforms

Deutsche Telekom
Rajan Gupta

Generative AI Leadership

Deutsche Telekom
Sahil Sakhuja

Generative AI Products Lead

Deutsche Telekom
Saurabh Malhotra

Senior Director of Engineering

Deutsche Telekom
Ole Heydekamp

Lead Customer Experience Management

Deutsche Telekom
Deepak Upreti

Product Lead - TV Client Apps and Devices

Deutsche Telekom
Julia Stone

Vice President eCommerce

Deutsche Telekom
Mohit Chhajed

Senior Director of Engineering

Deutsche Telekom
Amit Mahajan

GM - Product Management

Deutsche Telekom
Mayank Agarwal

Director of Engineering

Deutsche Telekom
Reghu Ram Thanumalayan

Senior Vice President, Fintech Products, Products & Digital

Deutsche Telekom
Arun Joseph

Architecture & Engineering Leader: Applied AI

Deutsche Telekom
Pankaj Arora

Senior Director - Magenta Products and Platforms

Deutsche Telekom
Rajan Gupta

Generative AI Leadership

Deutsche Telekom
Sahil Sakhuja

Generative AI Products Lead

Deutsche Telekom
Saurabh Malhotra

Senior Director of Engineering

Deutsche Telekom
Ole Heydekamp

Lead Customer Experience Management

Deutsche Telekom
Deepak Upreti

Product Lead - TV Client Apps and Devices

Deutsche Telekom
Julia Stone

Vice President eCommerce

Deutsche Telekom
Mohit Chhajed

Senior Director of Engineering

Deutsche Telekom
Amit Mahajan

GM - Product Management

Deutsche Telekom
Mayank Agarwal

Director of Engineering

Deutsche Telekom
Reghu Ram Thanumalayan

Senior Vice President, Fintech Products, Products & Digital

Deutsche Telekom

Schedule

Tue Mar 26 2024 (Coordinated Universal Time)
00:00
Registrations Open
Thu Apr 11 2024 18:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
To Be Announced
Idea Submission Open
Mon Apr 29 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
05:30
Idea Evaluations Begin
Tue Apr 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
18:00
Checkpoint Evaluation
Fri May 03 2024 18:29:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
23:59
Idea Submissions Close
Sun May 05 2024 18:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
00:00
Prototype Development Phase Begins
Sun May 05 2024 18:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
00:00
Final Shortlist Announcement

Shortlisted teams for the offline Hackathon

Fri May 17 2024 18:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
To Be Announced
Offline Hackathon Day-1
Sat May 18 2024 18:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
To Be Announced
Offline Hackathon Day-2

*Timeline is subject to change/tentative


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Frequently Asked Questions

DTDL HackFest 5.0 is open for professionals and startups developers.

The Idea Submission phase is where participating teams need to submit their innovative ideas against the problem statement chosen. Working prototypes are expected as a submission in the prototype phase of the hackathon.

You will receive confirmation emails at all stages of the hackathon. 1. Registration confirmation 2. Shortlisting of teams who will be moving ahead in the prototype or development phase.

Yes, all team members can log in from their accounts and submit applications. However, it is preferrable if the team leader submits to the dashboard.

Problem Validation and Impact (30%) | Solution Creativity and Innovation (25%) | Project Viability and Scalability (25%) | Presentation and Communication (20%)

Technical Implementation (30%) | Impact and Value (30%) | User Experience (20%) | Idea Scalability (20%)

You can join the Discord server, where there are numerous developers with whom you can interact and form teams for the hackathon.

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