BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19451014T230000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0630 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260403T145454Z UID:9FD152EE-AD58-4EE9-B4D7-B71C901A5C4D DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260328T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260329T143000 DESCRIPTION:SPECTRE - premier national-level 24-hour hackathon organized by the IEEE Signal Processing Society Student Branch Chapter of BMS Institut e of Technology & Management (BMSIT&M) under the SPS Bangalore Chapter and IEEE Bangalore Section. The event aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by challenging students to develop innovative hardware and s oftware solutions to real-world\, society-driven problems.\nSPECTRE featur es dual tracks focusing on domains such as Signal Processing\, Robotics\, Communication Systems\, and Intelligent Automation. Participants will coll aborate\, innovate\, and compete to create impactful solutions while gaini ng valuable technical experience and networking opportunities.\nThe event brings together passionate innovators\, engineers\, and problem-solvers fr om across the country to build cutting-edge technologies that address soci etal challenges.\nPrize Pool: ₹1\,50\,000 + Consolations\n\nEvent Struct ure\nRound 1: Online PPT Submission (Screening Round)\nTeams submitted det ailed presentations outlining their problem statement\, proposed solution\ , feasibility\, and technical approach. Based on evaluation\, top teams we re shortlisted for the final round.\n\nRound 2: 24-Hour Hackathon (On-Camp us Final Round)\nShortlisted teams participated in an intense 24-hour hack athon where they developed working prototypes\, validated ideas\, and pres ented solutions. The round tested innovation\, execution\, teamwork\, and endurance.\nSPECTRE 2026 focused on real-world problem-solving through int erdisciplinary domains including software development\, embedded systems\, AI/ML\, IoT\, and cybersecurity.\nParticipants worked on building end-to- end solutions\, from ideation to implementation\, within a constrained tim e frame.\nThe hackathon emphasized:\nRapid prototyping and deployment\nInt egration of hardware and software systems\nScalable and sustainable soluti on design\nReal-time debugging and optimization\nPresentation and pitching under pressure\nTeams demonstrated strong technical depth by developing f unctional prototypes\, applying modern frameworks\, and solving practical challenges across domains.\n\nOutline of Problem Statements:\nEach track c onsisted of multiple real-world\, industry-relevant problem statements ali gned with domains such as signal processing\, communication systems\, robo tics\, embedded systems\, and intelligent automation.\nProblem Statement T racks – SPECTRE 2026\n\n1) Software Track:\nSignal Processing & Data Ana lysis\nArtificial Intelligence & Machine Learning\nCommunication Systems\n Cybersecurity & Data Protection\nSmart Systems & Automation\n\n2) Hardware Track:\nEmbedded Systems\nRobotics & Automation\nCommunication Hardware S ystems\nSignal Processing (Hardware Implementation)\nIoT & Smart Devices\n \nEvaluation Process\nThe evaluation process for the event was designed to ensure a fair\, structured\, and comprehensive assessment of all particip ating teams across both domains. The competition was divided into two prim ary tracks: Hardware and Software.Each track was evaluated by two independ ent panels\, with each panel consisting of two evaluators\, making a total of 8 evaluators across both tracks.\n\nRound 1: Initial Evaluation\nAll p articipating teams were evenly distributed between the two panels within t heir respective tracks. Each team was evaluated based on the following cri teria:\nProblem–Solution Fit : Assessed how effectively the proposed sol ution addressed the core problem statement and its key requirements.\nTech nical Depth & Clarity: Evaluated the robustness of the technical approach and the clarity in explaining concepts\, architecture\, and methodology.\n 3)Solution Efficiency & Feasibility: Measured the effectiveness of the sol ution in terms of performance\, resource optimization\, implementation cos t\, and system complexity.\n4)Novelty: Examined the originality and unique ness of the proposed idea compared to existing solutions.\n5)Sustainabilit y & Scalability: Assessed the long-term viability of the solution and its ability to scale across larger deployments\, users\, or datasets.\nBased o n the evaluations\, the top 3 teams from each panel were shortlisted.\n\nR ound 2: Final Evaluation\nIn the second round\, the shortlisted teams from each track were evaluated by both panels collectively.\nEach team deliver ed a rapid 3-minute pitch.The format followed a strict no-questions-asked policy\, ensuring equal opportunity and unbiased judgment.Following the pi tches\, evaluators conducted an internal discussion to deliberate on the p erformance of each team. Based on the combined assessment of both rounds a nd internal panel discussions\,Top 3 teams from each track were selected a s winners.\nAll winning teams were awarded from a total prize pool of ₹1 .5 Lakhs\n\nAgenda: \nEvent Timeline\n\nDate Phase Description\n17 Feb 202 6 Registration Opens Participants register for the event\n17 Feb – 3 Mar 2026 PPT Submission Teams submit problem statement presentations\n17 Mar 2026 Shortlisting Top teams selected for the final round\n28 Mar 2026 La G rande Finale Final presentations and evaluation\n29 Mar 2026 Results Winne rs announced and prizes distributed\n\nRoom: APJ LAB \, Bldg: CV RAMAN BLO CK\, BMSIT&M\, Doddaballapura Main Rd\, Yelahanka\, Avalahalli\, Bengaluru \, Karnataka\, India\, 560119 LOCATION:Room: APJ LAB \, Bldg: CV RAMAN BLOCK\, BMSIT&M\, Doddaballapura M ain Rd\, Yelahanka\, Avalahalli\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, India\, 560119 ORGANIZER:ieeespsbmsit@gmail.com SEQUENCE:65 SUMMARY:SPECTRE - Signal Processing Expo and Creatathon for Technical Resea rch & Excellence URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/546735 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>SPECTRE - premier national-level 24-hour h ackathon organized by the IEEE Signal Processing Society Student Branch Ch apter of BMS Institute of Technology &amp\; Management (BMSIT&amp\;M) unde r the SPS Bangalore Chapter and IEEE Bangalore Section. The event aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by challenging students to de velop innovative hardware and software solutions to real-world\, society-d riven problems.<br>SPECTRE features dual tracks focusing on domains such a s Signal Processing\, Robotics\, Communication Systems\, and Intelligent A utomation. Participants will collaborate\, innovate\, and compete to creat e impactful solutions while gaining valuable technical experience and netw orking opportunities.<br>The event brings together passionate innovators\, engineers\, and problem-solvers from across the country to build cutting- edge technologies that address societal challenges.<br>Prize Pool: ₹1\,5 0\,000 + Consolations</p>\n<p>Event Structure<br>Round 1: Online PPT Submi ssion (Screening Round)<br>Teams submitted detailed presentations outlinin g their problem statement\, proposed solution\, feasibility\, and technica l approach. Based on evaluation\, top teams were shortlisted for the final round.</p>\n<p>Round 2: 24-Hour Hackathon (On-Campus Final Round)<br>Shor tlisted teams participated in an intense 24-hour hackathon where they deve loped working prototypes\, validated ideas\, and presented solutions. The round tested innovation\, execution\, teamwork\, and endurance.<br>SPECTRE 2026 focused on real-world problem-solving through interdisciplinary doma ins including software development\, embedded systems\, AI/ML\, IoT\, and cybersecurity.<br>Participants worked on building end-to-end solutions\, f rom ideation to implementation\, within a constrained time frame.&nbsp\;<b r>The hackathon emphasized:<br>Rapid prototyping and deployment<br>Integra tion of hardware and software systems<br>Scalable and sustainable solution design<br>Real-time debugging and optimization<br>Presentation and pitchi ng under pressure<br>Teams demonstrated strong technical depth by developi ng functional prototypes\, applying modern frameworks\, and solving practi cal challenges across domains.</p>\n<p>Outline of Problem Statements:<br>E ach track consisted of multiple real-world\, industry-relevant problem sta tements aligned with domains such as signal processing\, communication sys tems\, robotics\, embedded systems\, and intelligent automation.<br>Proble m Statement Tracks &ndash\; SPECTRE 2026</p>\n<p>1) Software Track:<br>Sig nal Processing &amp\; Data Analysis<br>Artificial Intelligence &amp\; Mach ine Learning<br>Communication Systems<br>Cybersecurity &amp\; Data Protect ion<br>Smart Systems &amp\; Automation</p>\n<p>2) Hardware Track:<br>Embed ded Systems<br>Robotics &amp\; Automation<br>Communication Hardware System s<br>Signal Processing (Hardware Implementation)<br>IoT &amp\; Smart Devic es</p>\n<p><br>Evaluation Process<br>The evaluation process for the event was designed to ensure a fair\, structured\, and comprehensive assessment of all participating teams across both domains. The competition was divide d into two primary tracks: Hardware and Software.Each track was evaluated by two independent panels\, with each panel consisting of two evaluators\, making a total of 8 evaluators across both tracks.</p>\n<p>Round 1: Initi al Evaluation<br>All participating teams were evenly distributed between t he two panels within their respective tracks. Each team was evaluated base d on the following criteria:<br>Problem&ndash\;Solution Fit : Assessed how effectively the proposed solution addressed the core problem statement an d its key requirements.<br>Technical Depth &amp\; Clarity: Evaluated the r obustness of the technical approach and the clarity in explaining concepts \, architecture\, and methodology.<br>3)Solution Efficiency &amp\; Feasibi lity: Measured the effectiveness of the solution in terms of performance\, resource optimization\, implementation cost\, and system complexity.<br>4 )Novelty: Examined the originality and uniqueness of the proposed idea com pared to existing solutions.<br>5)Sustainability &amp\; Scalability: Asses sed the long-term viability of the solution and its ability to scale acros s larger deployments\, users\, or datasets.<br>Based on the evaluations\, the top 3 teams from each panel were shortlisted.</p>\n<p>Round 2: Final E valuation<br>In the second round\, the shortlisted teams from each track w ere evaluated by both panels collectively.<br>Each team delivered a rapid 3-minute pitch.The format followed a strict no-questions-asked policy\, en suring equal opportunity and unbiased judgment.Following the pitches\, eva luators conducted an internal discussion to deliberate on the performance of each team. Based on the combined assessment of both rounds and internal panel discussions\,Top 3 teams from each track were selected as winners.< br>All winning teams were awarded from a total prize pool of ₹1.5 Lakhs< /p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Event Timeline</p>\n< div>\n<table style="height: 252px\; width: 64.9341%\;"><colgroup><col styl e="width: 24.0768%\;"><col style="width: 22.5997%\;"><col style="width: 53 .3235%\;"></colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Date</td>\n<td>Phase</td>\n<td>D escription</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17 Feb 2026</td>\n<td>Registration Opens </td>\n<td>Participants register for the event</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17 F eb &ndash\; 3 Mar 2026</td>\n<td>PPT Submission</td>\n<td>Teams submit pro blem statement presentations</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>17 Mar 2026</td>\n<td> Shortlisting</td>\n<td>Top teams selected for the final round</td>\n</tr>\ n<tr>\n<td>28 Mar 2026</td>\n<td>La Grande Finale</td>\n<td>Final presenta tions and evaluation</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>29 Mar 2026</td>\n<td>Results< /td>\n<td>Winners announced and prizes distributed</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n </table>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR