Overview
HackPrix Season 2 wasn’t just a hackathon on the calendar, it was a luminous chapter in the HackPrix story. Hosted at Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad on 14th and 15th of June 2025, this edition transformed the venue into an otherworldly arena of innovation where builders didn’t just code, they crafted possibilities.
From the first check-in to the final applause, the venue pulsed with creativity and relentless ambition. An electric surge of ideas filled every corner of the venue and for 36 hours, HackPrix became a vibrant mosaic of makers, mentors and midnight breakthroughs.
More than just a hackathon, it became a shared story of building for better.
The Numbers Behind the Buzz
Before we dive into the journey, here’s a glimpse of what made Season 2 unforgettable:
- Registrations: 3500+ brilliant minds signed up to join the movement.
- Attendees: 550+ hackers came together in person to ideate and innovate.
- Projects Built: 140+ bold ideas transformed into real-world solutions.
- Cities Represented: 90+ cities and 23+ states, adding color to the canvas of collaboration.
- Mentors: 20 dedicated mentors guided teams with insights, feedback, and encouragement.
- Judges: 17 Judges evaluated ideas, ensuring every idea was reviewed with fairness and attention to impact.
It was an amazing experience to watch, the enthusiasm of the participants was unreal. What began as a simple vision to bring innovators from across India together quickly turned into a whirlwind of collaboration, learning, and unforgettable memories.
Day 1: The Opening Spark
Day 1 began fresh faces checking in, some wide-eyed with anticipation, others buzzing the excitement. As participants collected their ID cards and swags, the atmosphere rose rapidly, vibrant, ravishing and full of promises.The opening ceremony then set the inspiring words from institute’s dignitaries, and in a cinematic moment as the light dimmed, hacking was announced, the hacking officially began.
After a hearty lunch and a charming group photo session in the garden that brought everyone together, we dove into the first mentorship round: the ideation phase. Mentors interacted with teams, guiding them toward clarity, sharpening their direction, and helping their innovation find its orbit. It was heartening to watch ideas evolve in real time, eyes lighting up with every spark of progress.
Then came a stream of high energy experiences, a workshop by our sponsor Storyblok with a fun activity and exclusive T-shirt, Red Bull raising the energy with a dynamic game, and GitHub’s session delivering tech wisdom, giveaways, and major excitement. The GitHub and Storyblok booths stayed packed as hackers swarmed to collect swags. Hackers huddled in their circles, the venue stayed alive, and mini-events kept spirits soaring. From games and giggles to strategy challenges and surprises, it was a night where even the stars above seemed to join in the fun.
Day 2: A Mix of Hustle and Heart
The second day arrived with tired eyes but luminous determination. With sunrise, teams grabbed breakfast and returned straight to their laptops, like astronauts returning to mission control. The implementation mentoring round kicked off next, and mentors dived deeper into progress, offering critical feedback, technical guidance, and encouragement. Tables overflowed with diagrams, discussions, and lines of code, every team fully immersed in bringing their ideas to life.
Lunch offered a breather, and soon came the final evaluation mentoring round. This time, it was all about readiness: Is the idea implementable? Is the prototype working? Is the presentation polished?
The air grew thicker with tension and purpose as teams made last-minute changes, refined demos and rusher to submit before the hacking window closed.
As the final line of code was committed and keyboards gently shut, it was time for the most awaited part, the judging round.
And what round it was!
Judging: Where Vision Met Validation
With a panel of 17 highly experienced judges, professionals from the industry with deep technical backgrounds, every team was evaluated fairly and thoroughly. Each team was judged by three different experts, ensuring a balanced and well-rounded evaluation process.
After hours of showcasing demos, answering questions and defending code logic, teams finally took a well deserved break. The tension softened into celebration, selfies and group hugs Bond had been forged, ideas tested and journeys shared.
Beyond Hacking: The Extra Magic
Alongside the intense hacking, HackPrix Season 2 made sure the experience stayed comfortable, energetic, and enjoyable. Timely meals and refreshments kept everyone fueled through the long hours, while mini-events and fun activities gave participants quick breaks to recharge between builds.
One of the most loved moments was the night campfire, a perfect pause in the middle of all the brainstorming and debugging. With music, laughter, and spontaneous dance-offs, the space felt lighter, warmer, and more connected. These moments reminded everyone that HackPrix isn’t only about building projects, it’s also about building memories.
Closing Ceremony:
The Final OrbitThe closing ceremony was a beautiful tribute to everyone’s effort. We honored the mentors and the judges who shaped the journey, and as the winners were announced cheers echoed through the hall. Yet beyond prizes, everyone walked with something greater – experience, confidence and memories that will last.
Conclusion:
HackPrix Season 2 at Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, Hyderabad was a landmark chapter celebrating innovation, collaboration and community. With 140 projects built over 36 hours, it became a true testament to talent, passion and unstoppable enthusiasm of everyone who showed up to build. Beyond the code and mentoring, Season 2 created friendships, unforgettable memories, and a lasting spirit of togetherness that made the entire experience feel bigger than just a weekend.
As we bid adieu to HackPrix Season 2, we look forward to more hackathons and more breakthroughs.
Happy Hacking!
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Good read