SAIRAM IEEE Day 2024 – BID WARS

EVENT ORGANIZERS: 
1.Savitha – Lead 
2.Arun – Co-Lead 
3.Harish – Co-Lead 
DESCRIPTION: 
The Bid Wars event, part of IEEE Day 2024, featured two rounds designed to enhance 
knowledge and teamwork. Round 1 tested participants’ understanding of IPL auction strategies 
and IEEE topics through a quiz. In Round 2, teams engaged in competitive bidding for roles, 
showcasing their strategic management plans for an IEEE Society. The event emphasized 
collaboration, creativity, and negotiation skills, preparing participants for future challenges. 
ROUND 1: 
Round 1 of the Bid Wars event, part of IEEE Day 2024, took place on October 3, 2024, 
at 8:00 PM via Quiz.com. A total of 50 participants, organized into teams of three, engaged in 
a quiz that tested their knowledge of IPL auction strategies and IEEE topics. The quiz featured 
20 questions with varying time limits, designed to challenge participants’ quick thinking and 
knowledge. There was no negative marking for incorrect answers. The top-scoring teams 
progressed to Round 2, with results announced promptly. 
Teams Presented: 50 
No. of Participants: 50 (Teams of 3 members with one representative from each event) 
ROUND 2: 
Round 2 occurred on October 7, 2024, at 9:00 AM in Smart Classroom 1, where 15 
teams competed to bid for 12 available roles, each comprising 5 members with varying 
attributes: leadership, creativity, volunteering, endurance, and experience. Teams had a budget 
of 2.5 crores for their bids. 
After purchasing their members, teams presented their strategies for managing an IEEE 
Society with their selected candidates, highlighting how their members’ skills would contribute 
to effective leadership and project execution. The bidding was competitive, and all roles were 
filled successfully. The event showcased effective negotiation and collaboration among teams, 
setting a positive tone for the next phases of the competition. 
Teams Presented: 15 
No. of Participants: 45 
JURY DETAILS: 
Dr. P. Venkatesh 
Associate Professor – MBA/SEC 
CONCLUSION:  
The Bid Wars event proved to be an engaging and dynamic experience, fostering 
collaboration, strategic thinking, and creativity among participants. Both rounds successfully 
encouraged teamwork and knowledge application, preparing teams for future challenges within 
IEEE. The competitive spirit and innovative strategies displayed promise for a fruitful 
continuation of the competition, with participants eager to further develop their skills and 
contribute to the IEEE community. 
BID WARS WINNERS LIST 
1st Place  
Team Name : Elite  
1. Abinaya R 
2. Madhumidhaa A P 
3. Ananthi V 
2nd Place  
Team Name : Bid Pros  
1. Pradeep S 
2. Rajesh S 
3rd Place  
Team Name: Black Rock  
1. Suryaputhiran T 
2. Siva P 
3. Sreevatsan V