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FODSE

Forum of Data Science Engineers

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Events

Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

From hands-on technical workshops to massive competitive hackathons, dive into the events that drive innovation and collaboration at FODSE.

Data Premier League
EVENT 01

Data Premier League

Internal Event

Data Premier League

Technical League

September 2026
Event Overview

Data Premier League

A competitive online technical league by FODSE where participants register individually, get shortlisted, and compete through a team auction before taking on data-driven technical challenges as five-member squads.

Key Outcomes
Individual registration and participant shortlisting
Team formation through a live auction
Five-member squads competing in technical challenges
Data-driven problem solving, strategy and teamwork
HackRise
EVENT 02

HackRise

Internal Event

HackRise

Hackathon Mentorship

24 August 2026
Event Overview

HackRise

A mentorship initiative by FODSE designed to guide participants through the hackathon journey, from ideation and problem understanding to solution development.

Key Outcomes
Expert mentorship and guidance
Idea refinement and solution development
Build confidence for competitive hackathons
HeatCode 2026
EVENT 03

HeatCode 2026

Collaboration

HeatCode 2026

Batch 2026–2027 • Event Starts

8–9 August 2026
Partnered
Event Overview

HeatCode 2026

HeatCode 2026 is FODSE's Machine Learning competition that brings together students to solve real-world AI and ML challenges through the official Kaggle platform.

Key Outcomes
Online Machine Learning Competition
Official Kaggle Challenge
Teams of Two
Cash Prizes & Participation Certificates

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EVENT 04

United Nations Day ML Challenge

Internal Event

United Nations Day ML Challenge

Self-Paced / Archive
Event Overview

United Nations Day ML Challenge

A hands-on opportunity where participants developed machine learning models focused on real-world issues aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Attendees engaged with a provided dataset to predict outcomes related to critical topics such as climate action, health, and clean energy.

Key Outcomes
Focused on practical applications of ML techniques, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge needed to address current global, data-driven challenges.
EVENT 05

Workshop on Essential Azure

Internal Event

Workshop on Essential Azure

Self-Paced / Archive
Event Overview

Workshop on Essential Azure

An extensive technical overview of the fundamental Azure services used in data engineering. Participants acquired hands-on experience developing, coordinating, and monitoring data pipelines, transforming data using Databricks and Spark, and doing sophisticated data analysis with Azure Synapse Analytics.

Key Outcomes
Integrated Azure's data services to manage complex data operations, combining hands-on exercises with real-world scenarios.
EVENT 06

Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Programme (Advanced)

Internal Event

Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Programme (Advanced)

Self-Paced / Archive
Event Overview

Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Programme (Advanced)

A collaborative environment where mentees learned about data science and machine learning from experienced seniors. Participants engaged in hands-on projects that allowed them to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, moving well beyond traditional tutorials.

Key Outcomes
Personalized support, portfolio building, and active networking within a vibrant community of like-minded data enthusiasts at FODSE, complete with achievement certificates.
EVENT 07

Ease The Error 6.0

Internal Event

Ease The Error 6.0

March 16th & 17th, 2025
Event Overview

Ease The Error 6.0

A massive 24-hour inter-college Hackathon where teams pushed themselves to innovate new models and solutions for challenging problem statements.

Key Outcomes
24 hours of continuous coding, direct technical mentoring and progress surveys from club alumni and mentors, concluding with food, refreshments, cash prizes, and certificates.
EVENT 08

Mentorship Program (Python & Data Science Basics)

Internal Event

Mentorship Program (Python & Data Science Basics)

Self-Paced / Archive
Event Overview

Mentorship Program (Python & Data Science Basics)

A virtual mentorship initiative aimed at introducing beginners to Data Science and Python programming through interactive Google Meet sessions.

Key Outcomes
Nurtured more than 20 aspiring data enthusiasts, helping them boost their data science journey through structured assignments covering Python basics, data structures, and machine learning concepts.
EVENT 09

Viz-A-Thon: The Art of Visual Data

Internal Event

Viz-A-Thon: The Art of Visual Data

October 27th, 2023
Event Overview

Viz-A-Thon: The Art of Visual Data

A dynamic data visualization challenge comprising two comprehensive rounds focusing strictly on data cleaning and visual storytelling.

Key Outcomes
Fostered collaboration and problem analysis among participants, culminating in a thorough evaluation by a diverse judging panel and social media winner announcements.
EVENT 10

Scraper's Soiree

Internal Event

Scraper's Soiree

Self-Paced / Archive
Event Overview

Scraper's Soiree

A specialized web scraping event focused on automating data extraction from websites using code, allowing participants to explore real-world applications of data collection.

Key Outcomes
Winner (Machine Learning Track): Team TrueDamage (VigneshRaju)
Runner-up (Artificial Intelligence Track): Team TechTitans (Robinkumar and Magesh)
Special Mention (Web Development Track): Team LSK (Kiran Sekar and LathikaaShri)