SAIRAM IEEE DAY CELEBRATION 2024 – BID WARS
IEEE Day 2024 at Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, West Tambaram, was a spectacular
celebration of technology and innovation, featuring seven thrilling events that
captivated participants.
The RC Turbo Track event saw students designing and racing custom-built RC cars,
showcasing their engineering prowess. Cipher Chase tested speed and collaboration as
teams solved complex coding problems in a fast-paced, two-round competition. The
Bot Vault, organized by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, introduced
students to the fundamentals of automation and sensor technology through hands-on
activities. Bid Wars combined quiz challenges on IEEE topics with a strategic bid
based presentation round, highlighting participants’ creativity and strategic thinking.
Botify Business focused on leveraging AI for business applications, where participants
generated promotional content and built chatbots to tackle real-world problems. The
Payload Pursuit (CTF Challenge) featured an exhilarating seven-level Capture The
Flag competition, engaging teams in technical problem-solving. Finally, SparkScape
invited teams to pitch innovative ideas, design posters, and solve puzzles, blending
business and technology in a creative contest. IEEE Day 2024 was a resounding success,
fostering collaboration, innovation, and a passion for technology among all participants,
leaving everyone inspired and eager for future challenges.
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