X-Hack 3.0 AI Hackathon

Overview

X-Hack 3.0 was the hackathon component of the broader CS50 AI Nepal initiative, but it functioned as a substantial project in its own right. It brought together 88 participants for an intensive event built around AI-driven solutions for business, society, and sustainability.

For the portfolio, this belongs as a separate case study because the delivery demands were different from the classroom side of the program. The work shifted from curriculum and guided learning into time-bound execution, participant coordination, mentor support, and event operations under pressure.

Format

The event was designed as a focused national hackathon rather than a simple classroom extension.

• Theme: Impactful Innovation: Driving Business and Social Change.
• Structure: 36 hours of building followed by 3 hours of judging.
• Participation: 88 students from multiple institutions.
• Focus areas included technological innovation, social impact, and sustainable innovation.

Responsibilities

My role sat in the planning and execution layer of the hackathon.

• Helped coordinate event flow, timing, and delivery logistics.
• Supported participant experience during the build cycle.
• Helped ensure mentorship, resources, and operational support were available on site.
• Contributed to making the event feel structured, high-energy, and outcome-focused rather than chaotic.
• Supported the transition from building to judging and public-facing presentation.

Outcomes

The hackathon created a concentrated environment for problem-solving, teamwork, and applied AI experimentation. It also gave participants experience with the kind of fast, collaborative delivery environment that traditional coursework rarely provides.

For my portfolio, it shows another side of execution: not just building a learning program over weeks, but running a compressed, high-intensity event where coordination, clarity, and participant support mattered continuously.