The **Pre-Hackathon Meetup** for **CodeZen Hackathon 2025** is an exciting opportunity to gear up for the main event with a session designed to inspire, educate, and connect participants. The Venue of the event is Microsoft office, Gurgaon. This interactive gathering will take place ahead of the 36-hour Squid Game-themed hackathon, and serves as a platform to prepare attendees for an incredible journey of innovation and creativity.

Register for CodeZen 2025 Pre-Hackathon Meetup by [clicking here](https://reskilll.com/event/codezenmeetup) :)

Associate Product Manager

Harshavardhan Bajoria

SDE IV

Jyoti Mishra

CodeZen 2025 Pre-Hackathon Meetup

Pre-Hackathon Meetup

As a precursor to CodeZen Hackathon 2025, our Week-Long Bootcamp kicks off with a focus on Web Development. Participants will dive into the fundamentals of modern web technologies, responsive design, and dynamic front-end and back-end development. Led by industry experts, this session offers hands-on training, best practices, and mentorship to help you build robust web applications, setting a solid foundation for the hackathon.

Register for the session: [click here](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a6133256-51f8-4595-a763-bf795cbc9532@84c31ca0-ac3b-4eae-ad11-519d80233e6f)

SDE Intern

Chaitanya Anand

Web Development: AI for Development

Day 2 shifts the spotlight to Game Development. In this session, participants will explore the principles of game design, learn about popular development frameworks, and understand the intricacies of creating interactive gaming experiences. Through practical exercises and expert-led demonstrations, you’ll gain insights into crafting engaging games, which can be further applied to innovative projects at CodeZen Hackathon 2025.

Register for the session now by [clicking now](https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/320eb2c3-c7bc-4472-bed6-12aee052ed6a@84c31ca0-ac3b-4eae-ad11-519d80233e6f) :)

AI/ML Engineering Intern

Tanishk Narula

Game Development: Godot 2D Platformer Guide

On Day 3, the bootcamp will focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. This session covers the core concepts of AI/ML, data processing, and model development, enabling participants to tackle complex problems with intelligent solutions. Guided by experienced mentors, you will engage in hands-on activities to build and train models, preparing you to integrate AI/ML techniques into your hackathon projects.

Azure AI Certified

Rajat Rajput

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Modeling and Deployment

Day 4 is dedicated to Cybersecurity, where participants will learn essential strategies for protecting digital systems and data. This session will cover risk assessment, common vulnerabilities, and practical measures to secure applications. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussions led by cybersecurity professionals, you will be equipped with the knowledge to build secure and resilient solutions for the hackathon.

Microsoft MVP [Security]

Samik Roy

Cyber Security

On Day 5, the focus shifts to Web3, the next evolution of the internet powered by decentralized technologies. Participants will explore blockchain fundamentals, smart contract development, and the creation of decentralized applications (dApps). Expert-led sessions and hands-on exercises will help you understand how to leverage Web3 innovations, paving the way for groundbreaking projects at CodeZen Hackathon 2025.

Jack of all trade master of nothing 🙂

Ved Mohan

World of Blockchain: Web3 + AI Agent

Concluding our Week-Long Bootcamp, Day 6 centers on Cloud Computing. In this session, you will learn about cloud infrastructure, deployment strategies, and scalable architectures that support modern applications. With practical demonstrations and interactive training, our experts will guide you through best practices for cloud-based development, ensuring you’re well-equipped to harness the power of the cloud at the hackathon.

Day 6 – February 21, 2025 | Cloud Computing (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

In this session, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of turning innovative hackathon projects into viable market products. Participants will learn practical strategies to refine ideas, establish product-market fit, and develop a roadmap for commercialization. Expert entrepreneurs and industry mentors will share their experiences and insights on customer acquisition, fundraising, scaling, and overcoming common startup challenges. Whether you’re looking to launch your own venture or simply understand the nuances of transforming a prototype into a sustainable business, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to bridge the gap between a hackathon project and a market-ready product. Join us to gain actionable advice and inspiration to turn your creative ideas into reality.

Project Manager

Abhishek A.

Entrepreneurship: Transform a Hackathon Project into Market Product

Join us for the final session of our bootcamp on 24th February 2025 as we dive into the world of Mobile Development. In this session, you'll get hands-on training on building robust mobile applications using popular frameworks, with a focus on creating intuitive user interfaces, optimizing performance, and integrating seamlessly with backend services. Our expert mentors will share best practices and real-world insights to help you master mobile app development, ensuring you're well-prepared to bring your innovative ideas to life at CodeZen Hackathon 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your mobile skills and cap off an incredible week of learning and collaboration!

Graduate Engineer Trainee

Karan V.

Mobile Development: Building Robust Apps for the Future

Online Bootcamp

CodeZen 2025 Hackathon by CodeGeeks is no ordinary battleground. 2,500+ coders have already taken the leap, ready to face mind-bending challenges where skill is the only survival tool.

The gates are still open. But not for long. Upload your project details before 14 February 2025.

🔗 [Problem Statements](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-D17xhCmNtf8ivroqLPnhv13tlJNqpfo/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117526746084301351600&rtpof=true&sd=true)
🔗 [Submit Your Idea (Mandatory)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFet_B8mSd_34AVcTAb_Kg76jvIwE8TgVr9eKAsMwWCdZ3cg/viewform?usp=sharing)

Idea Submission (Round One)

Idea Submission Round

Lyft

Unstop

KGEN

Software Developer

Sachin Jha

Sony

Data Analyst

Yash Chatrath

Atlan

evertz.io

AiHello

CodeZen 2025 Hackathon

Redefine security with decentralized brilliance. 

Blockchain and Web3

Build smart solutions that adapt and dominate.

AIML (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

Create immersive games and virtual experiences.

Gaming

Innovate to improve lives and redefine healthcare.

Health Tech

Web and Mobile

Use tech to solve real-world, eco-friendly challenges.

Sustainability

Open Innovation

Protect and build what can help us efficiently handle security.

Read about the bounty details and find code templates for Polygon here: [https://nsb.dev/polygon-bounty](https://nsb.dev/polygon-bounty).

Polygon Track

Polygon

Select this track if you're building on Ethereum to be eligible for the prizes!

Ethereum Track

ETHIndia

Learn more about What to Build and the Hacker Resources in the Notion Doc [here](https://elegant-thumb-725.notion.site/Devfolio-x-Aptos-Hacker-Resources-f250cbb1debe4a629d02a60346703186).