TCS AI Hackathon: TCS has successfully completed the first edition of the global TCS’s AI Hackathon 2025. 281,000 employees from 58 countries participated in it. Know the special things about this hackathon.
World’s largest AI hackathon: TCS successfully completed the first global edition of AI Hackathon 2025. More than 281,000 TCS employees from 58 countries across the world participated in this hackathon, making it the world’s largest AI Hackathon. Based on 21 different industry related AI themes, the event set a new record of diversity and richness. This included 33% participation from women, 53% local employees associated with foreign offices, 36% mid-level and senior employees, 38% Gen Z age employees and 29% non-technical employees.
Why TCS organized AI Hackathon
TCS’ objective behind organizing the AI hackathon was to provide employees access to Generative AI and GenAI platforms. The aim was to give them an opportunity to learn new technology and use AI in their daily work and increase innovation and skills through this hackathon.
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Highlights of AI Hackathon
Hackathon gave a new experience by connecting people, platforms and partners. Top AI technology and tools like TCS’s AI WisdomNext were used in this. Participants got access to online AI Labs and offline AI Friday Labs to hone their AI skills. Generative AI was also used in the evaluation of Hacon submissions, enabling humans and AI to work together on a large scale.
What did TCS COO say?
According to Aarthi Subramaniam, Executive Director and COO, TCS, the engagement of over 281,000 participants shows how AI has touched the imagination of all TCS employees. This hackathon was not just a competition, but a way to create the work culture of the future together. It gives employees the opportunity to learn AI, try new tools, and deliver impactful solutions for clients and the community.
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TCS’s further plans regarding hackathon
According to TCS, the hackathon will now continue as weekly AI Fridays across major TCS campuses in India. Many TCS customers are showing interest in participating in this innovation. Also, many solutions are being considered for use in TCS products and client services. This initiative of TCS is proving to be a milestone in promoting the use of AI, upskilling employees and implementing new solutions.