BMW Casual Machine Learning Hackathon
What started as a simple conversation with Constructor University alum Ishansh Gupta from BMW Group turned into a dynamic collaboration that brought together students, alumni, and industry experts for an inspiring three-day hackathon.
34 teams participated, presenting 21 innovative solutions. There were 220 signups and 101 check-ins, with 34 teams onsite and 21 final project submissions. 7 standout teams (3 winners + 4 shortlisted) received personalized recommendation letters from BMW. The awards ceremony on December 2 was moderated by Ilya Kompasov, and the BMW team : Ishansh Gupta, Louis Heublein, and Nataliia Kholodna presented the results and celebrated the winners.
Winning Team
Aleksandr Kovrigin, Kseniia Lysaniuk, Valerii Ovchinnikov, and Egor Shibaev secured the top prize, earning a direct interview with BMW and skipping the technical screening phase. All shortlisted teams received personalized letters of recommendation, with the top three teams awarded exclusive BMW merchandise.
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Alumni & Career Services.
A Word from BMW
" The hackathon brought together over 200 bright minds united by the goal of revolutionizing proactive engine manufacturing and driving e-mobility innovation.
This was an incredible opportunity to contribute to BMW's legacy and make a lasting impact on the future of mobility. At BMW we don't just innovate, we build the future. This hackathon was about discovering new talent and creating opportunities for them to make their mark in the automotive world."
Special Thanks
A huge thank you to Ishansh Gupta, Louis Heublein, and Nataliia Kholodna, and the entire BMW team for supporting our students and making this collaboration possible. This event was a testament to what’s possible when talent, innovation, and teamwork come together.
