1. What is the application process?
I. Registration
You will go to this Microsoft Form.
After that, please provide your personal and team details and complete the registration process.
II. Confirmation
The shortlisted participants will be notified via email confirmation.
These teams will be able to attend the Qualifier round.
2. What is the Qualifier?
This is a time bound online competition whereby you will be given a
technical problem to solve using a dataset. The solution is expected to be in the form of a predictive machine learning model. Top 10 teams of this qualifier will move onto the final round i.e. Datathon. Assessment will be based on the model’s predictive performance (70% weightage) and approach to solution design (30% weightage). You will be provided with a guide to help you understand the approach to solution design we are looking for.
3. What is Datathon?
This is a 48-hour long onsite competition whereby you will be given a dataset to solve
business problems.
You are expected to arrive at the Robi Corporate Office .
The competition will begin at (time to be disclosed later) and continue through the night up
to (time to be disclosed later).
You will have a (time to be disclosed later) recess to rest, have lunch and prepare your
presentation materials.
Afterwards, the judge panel will examine your team’s submission and attend your
presentation.
4. When will the winners be announced?
The winners are planned to be announced at the Gala event.
5. How many winners will there be?
Three winning teams will be announced and awarded.
The champion team, the first runner-up team, and the second runner-up team will receive 5
lakhs taka,
3 lakhs taka, and 2 lakhs taka respectively as prize money.
6. How many teams will participate in the Datathon?
The Top 10 teams from the qualifier round, based on their solution’s performance and
approach,
will be selected to participate in the final round of the competition.
7. How can I get clarification on my queries?
For queries and clarifications, please send an email to datathon@robi.com.bd.
8. Who can participate in the competition?
University students, working professionals and freelancers from all backgrounds are eligible
to participate in the competition,
but the data enthusiasts are especially encouraged to participate. However, winners of
previous Datathon competitions organized by
Robi are not allowed to participate in this edition of Datathon.
9. What is the age limit for the competition?
The age limit for the participants of the competition is at least 18 years.
10. What are the requirements for forming a team?
Each team must have at least two members and the number of members in each team must not
exceed 5 members.
11. What do I need to bring to the competition?
The competition will revolve around reasonably sized datasets, as such, you are
expected to bring
capable machines, such as, laptops and desktops to the competition. Additionally, you may
bring chargers, accessories, and
stationaries to facilitate your participation in the competition.
12. Do I need to use my own hardware?
Yes. You are expected to use your own computer hardware and resources in both, the
Qualifier, and the Datathon rounds of
the competition.
13. Will Internet Be Provided?
You will be provided with Wi-Fi-based internet during the onsite Datathon at the Robi Corporate Office.
14. What accommodations and amenities will be provided?
Robi will provide meals for the day, but beyond that, no further amenities will be provided.
In case you
have special dietary preferences/restrictions, you are expected to bring your own food. You
can also
bring your own toiletries, spare sets of clothes and a sleeping bag.
15. Can someone use my name and participate in my place?
No.
16. Do I need to produce any identity verification documents?
Yes. Please bring (photocopy of) your NID or Passport when you come to take part in the
competition.
You need to show this at the entrance for security reasons.
17. Can I change my Teammates after registration?
No. Once registration is completed, you cannot change your teammates.
You can only drop members from your team; swapping or adding new members to the team is not
allowed.
18. Can I change my email address or Phone no after registration?
No. Once registration is completed, you cannot change your email or phone no.
All communications will be made in the registered email and phone no.
19. Can I bring anyone to the premises?
No. Only participants can attend offline programs.
20. Are there any parking facilities for participants vehicle?
No.
