Bangalore International Airport and Microsoft India Launch Hackathon to Develop Super App for Passengers, Prize Rs 1 Lakh

Bangalore International Airport and Microsoft India have invited applications from professional developers, data scientists, data engineers and hackathon enthusiasts

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) — operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has partnered with Microsoft India for the ‘BIAL Genie Hackathon’ to develop an app using Microsoft Azure. The hackathon invites professional developers, data scientists, data engineers and hackathon enthusiasts to participate in this challenge and design innovative solutions that will improve the end-to-end passenger experience at BLR Airport.

Commenting on the partnership with Microsoft, George Fanthome, chief information officer, BIAL, said: “At BIAL, we are embedding innovative technologies across BLR Airport to continuously introduce solutions through a digital transformation of our airport operations. We are excited to partner with Microsoft to conduct the BIAL Genie Hackathon which will help us in developing new solutions that deliver seamless passenger experiences.”

The hackathon which commenced on 27 October and will end on 21 January 2022, will allow developers to leverage a wide array of Microsoft Azure services to improve a passenger’s experience across different stages of their journey – starting from planning the journey and boarding the flight to arriving at their destination airport. 

Following the hackathon, developers will showcase their solutions and shortlisted participants will submit their prototypes with all supporting documents which will be evaluated by the jury. Shortlisted teams will be provided Azure credits, technical resources, and mentoring sessions by Microsoft subject matter experts (SMEs). The winning teams will be announced on 24 January, 2022, with the winner and runner up being awarded cash rewards of Rs 1.5 lakhs and Rs 1 lakh, respectively.

Shivir Chordia, Azure Business Group Lead, Microsoft India, said:’’Empowering more people to unleash their potential remains a priority at Microsoft. We are delighted to partner with BIAL for the Genie Hackathon – an opportunity for programmers and developers to use Azure’s cloud computing technology and design a unique and comfortable passenger experience that will transform the travel experience for next generation travellers.” Those who wish to take part in the hackathon are advised to go through the official website for further information.