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Why You Should Participate in Hackathons

Streams of skills and ideas converge into one glowing prototype, showing how hackathons turn teamwork into tangible results

Hackathons are one of the most effective ways for you to learn, collaborate, and build in the tech space.

Beyond being competitions, they provide a practical learning environment where you can experiment with ideas, gain hands-on experience, and connect with like-minded builders.

If you’re looking to deepen your knowledge and sharpen your skills, here’s why hackathons stand out:

Applied Learning

Hackathons bridge the gap between theory and practice. Instead of learning concepts in isolation, you work on real-world problems, applying your skills to design, build, and present functional solutions.

Collaboration and Networking

At a hackathon, you meet developers, designers, innovators, and other builders and industry experts. The collaborative setting gives you the chance to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and form valuable connections that often extend well beyond the event itself.

Exposure to Emerging Tools and Frameworks

With rapid advancements in the tech space, hackathons are your opportunity to explore the latest tools and frameworks. This hands-on exposure helps you stay current with industry trends while testing new technologies in a supportive environment.

With these benefits in mind, the upcoming PlotSenseAI Hackathon 2025, scheduled for September 19th to October 21st, is a timely opportunity for you to engage with and contribute to PlotSenseAI — an open-source, AI-powered assistant that helps data professionals and analysts create smarter, faster, and more explainable data visualizations.

This hackathon is more than a competition; it’s your chance to learn, grow, and play an active role in shaping the future of technology.

Register now via Luma to secure your spot:
https://luma.com/koen723f

Full event details are available on Luma as well.

After registering, be sure to check your inbox for a confirmation email containing the link to the Discord community where all hackathon activities will take place.

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