Today, the Departments of CSE–DS and AIML at Avanthi Institute of Engineering and Technology conducted a **Smart Hackathon**, where students participated with great enthusiasm and energy. The main objective of this event was to enhance students’ coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and overall technical knowledge.

We sincerely thank the faculty coordinators, **Mr. Kiran Kumar (Assistant Professor)** and **Mr. Sudharsan Rao (Assistant Professor)**, for their continuous support and coordination. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to our Head of the Department, **Dr. Venkateswara Rao**, for his constant guidance and encouragement.

A special thanks to our Principal, **Dr. B. Murali Krishna**, and our Director, **Dr. A. Chandrasekhar**, for their tremendous support in making this event successful. This hackathon has truly provided a valuable platform for students to learn, innovate, and showcase their talents.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the Chairman of Avanthi Group of Institutions, **Mr. M. Srinivasa Rao**, for his continuous support and motivation, especially towards first-year students. His encouragement plays a significant role in inspiring young minds to participate and grow.