We recently wrapped up an exciting chapter in our journey of innovation and data-driven transformation with the Hackathon Champ of the Champ in Thailand — a high-energy, 72-hour data science competition that brought together some of the sharpest minds in analytics.
🚀 About the Hackathon
Hosted by the SAS team, this hackathon was designed to challenge participants with a real-world, high-impact business problem — all within a compressed 3-day time frame. With 29 participants across 10 teams, the event was an intense blend of problem-solving, collaboration, and competition.
The challenge, titled "Fundraising Using SAS Viya," asked participants to analyze a diverse dataset of individuals and develop models to maximize donation outcomes while minimizing outreach costs. It required a deep understanding of both human behavior and data analytics — the perfect mix of science and strategy.
🔍 The Format
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72 hours of continuous coding and model-building
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Two competitive rounds to test strategy and optimization
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Live leaderboard to track team progress in real time
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Tools and models built using SAS Viya, our enterprise-grade analytics platform
💡 Learning and Impact
This hackathon was more than just a competition — it was a hands-on learning opportunity. Participants:
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Applied their analytics knowledge to a practical, real-world scenario
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Gained valuable experience with SAS Viya, an industry-leading platform
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Worked under pressure, collaborated in teams, and made strategic decisions
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Enhanced their portfolios and resumes with tangible project outcomes
🏅 Celebration of Talent
The hackathon concluded with the recognition of top-performing teams whose solutions demonstrated a remarkable blend of innovation, efficiency, and insight. These teams set the standard for excellence and exemplified the power of data in solving complex challenges.
🎯 Why It Matters
Events like Hackathon Champ of the Champ highlight the real-world impact of data analytics in business. They serve as a platform for learning, experimentation, and inspiration — helping us push the boundaries of what’s possible with data.
🔗 Want to learn more about SAS Viya or how to be part of our next innovation challenge?
Contact us: thl.education@sas.com
