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Hack4Bengal: Highlights from the First Two Sessions

Hack4Bengal has become a popular event for tech enthusiasts in Eastern India. Let's take a simple look at what happened in the first two sessions.

Hack4Bengal 1.0: The Beginning
Year: 2021
Participants: 1500+ developers
Format: 48-hour virtual hackathon

The first Hack4Bengal event was held in 2021. It was a 48-hour online hackathon with over 1500 participants. Teams worked together to create tech projects and solve problems within two days. The event was a great start, encouraging collaboration and innovation among participants

Hack4Bengal 2.0: Growing Bigger

Year: 2022
Participants: 3000+ developers
Format: Hybrid (in-person)

In 2022, Hack4Bengal 2.0 expanded with a hybrid format, allowing participants to join in person. The number of participants grew to over 3000. This session included workshops and tech talks before the hackathon to help participants improve their skills. The projects created during this event were varied, addressing issues in healthcare, smart cities, and more.

Conclusion

Hack4Bengal has made a significant impact in just two years. Starting as a virtual event in 2021, it grew into a hybrid format by 2022, drawing more participants and offering valuable learning opportunities. This hackathon has become a key event for tech enthusiasts in Eastern India, fostering innovation and collaboration. For more information,
visit the https://www.hack4bengal.tech/

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