Event Lead
HackShodh 2026
Event: National-Level 24-Hour Hackathon
Organizer: Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
Duration: 30-31 January 2026 (24 hours)
Pre-Event Preparation:
- Technical infrastructure planning and setup
- Registration system management
- Problem statement curation and finalization
- Judges and mentors coordination
Event Execution:
- Overall event leadership and coordination
- Technical team management
- Registration and participant onboarding
- Evaluation process supervision
- Judges interaction and scoring coordination
As the Event Lead for HackShodh 2026, I was responsible for the overall planning, execution, and success of this national-level hackathon. This role gave me comprehensive exposure to event management at scale, from technical setup to participant engagement and evaluation processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete event planning and timeline management
- Technical infrastructure setup and testing
- Registration system oversight and participant onboarding
- Problem statement development and curation
- Judges and mentors coordination and briefing
- Evaluation process design and supervision
- Real-time troubleshooting and participant support
Event Management
Team Leadership
Technical Coordination
Judges Evaluation
Participant Engagement
Problem Solving
HackShodh 2026 was a remarkable experience that brought together brilliant minds from across the country to solve real-world problems. Leading this event taught me invaluable lessons in leadership, technical coordination, and large-scale event execution.
Jatin Gupta
Event Lead
HackShodh 2026, CSJM University
