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CONA Services proudly sponsored the Divergent Teams Hackathon at Microsoft’s Atlanta office, where 100+ Georgia high school students tackled real‑world challenges across FinTech, Sustainability, and Health & Wellness.

27 teams presented innovative, tech‑driven solutions, where an inspiring amount of creativity and collaboration were displayed. CONA was thrilled to have senior leaders serve as judges and workshop leads, sharing real‑world insights and mentorship.

Congratulations to the six winning teams—we can’t wait to see you represent our region at the Divergent National Hackathon in Seattle this July.

At CONA Services, we’re committed to empowering the next generation of innovators. 💡🚀

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I would like to sincerely appreciate the Divergent Teams for empowering student leaders with opportunities to lead and execute events of this scale. A special thank you to Srini Ambati for envisioning such a powerful initiative, and to Badari Ambatti for guiding and mentoring us throughout this journey.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to Microsoft for providing us with the venue, support, and generous swag that elevated the entire experience. I’m also grateful to Kishore Kumar Thangavelu for helping us coordinate the event seamlessly, and to Sarada Pyngas A B for the constant support across all aspects.

A big thank you to our Chief Guest, Rajesh Venkatachari, for his valuable insights, encouragement, and support. I would also like to acknowledge Kishore Nagarajan, Kartik, and the entire tech team for ensuring the smooth flow and technical execution of such a large-scale event.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. G K Jayram for trusting in us and supporting our vision as our principal sponsor through the Kasuri IILD Trust. Your belief in us truly made a difference. I would also like to thank our other sponsors SOACT, OSAAT, Rotary Sadashiv Nagar, Radhe Saab, and Samamiditha for their valuable support in making this event possible.

I’m deeply thankful to our keynote speakers Mr. H.E. Shashidhar, Ms. Vinitha Mariappa, Mittur Jagadish, Ph.D, and Arunangshu Basu for sharing their knowledge and inspiring all of us.

To our mentors and judges Somnath Banerjee , Dhruv Paliwal, Abhishek Patra, Poornima Prasad, Nikhila Ambati, Anand B, Sudhindra and Divya Anand , thank you for your incredible support, guidance, and dedication. Your contribution truly made a difference to every participant.

To all the participants, thank you for bringing in your creativity, passion, and energy you are what made this hackathon so special. Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding work!

A special mention to our caterer and student volunteers your hard work behind the scenes ensured everything ran smoothly, and this event wouldn’t have been possible without you.

To my amazing team Manasvi Soumyasri, Dhawal Patel, CS Dhyan, Poorvika Kumar, Ananya harsha, Keerthana and K M Nethra working with you all has been an absolute privilege. Your dedication, resilience, and teamwork truly stood out at every step. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together, and grateful for each one of you who made this journey so memorable.

Lastly, I feel truly honored and grateful to have had the opportunity to serve as the Lead Director for this event. This experience is something I will always cherish.

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I also want to give a huge thank you to my amazing team for their dedication and hard work over the these past few months. This event would not have been possible without your commitment and collaboration.

A huge thanks to Badari Ambatti and Srini Ambati for giving us the opportunity to bring this vision to life and host something of our own.
Additionally, I’d like to recognize our regional and national sponsors, Future Forward Labs, The Coca-Cola Company, CleanShot X, CodeCrafters.io (YC S22), eClinicalWorks, and American India Foundation, for their generous support. Your contributions made it possible for us to provide an unforgettable experience and exciting opportunities for all participants.

Finally, thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event such a success! We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and support.

I had a fantastic time returning to the Microsoft Corporate Office in Burlington, Massachusetts, for the Divergent Teams Boston III Team Hackathon. It was an inspiring day of innovation and collaboration! To make the event even more special, I officially received the 2nd place digital certificate that my partner and I earned at the Boston II Hackathon back in February. I’m so grateful to this community and the opportunity to keep building!

A sincere thank you to our panelists—Scott Lynde, Kishore Saokar, Jharna Madan, and Madhav Nair—for their profound insight and perspectives on the evolving roles and transformative impact of AI and technology in today’s world. Your expertise on the current tech landscape provided everyone with a much clearer look at what the future holds.

A huge thank you to the software engineers, data analysts, project managers, and CEO’s who led today’s workshops. Your presentations extended far beyond fueling our success in the Hackathon—they provided transferable skills and foundational lessons that will undoubtedly serve us throughout our future careers.

It’s been such a rewarding journey with the Divergent Teams Boston Chapter! A special thank you to Chirantan Mavinahalli for the invitation to this high-impact event and for the chance to be part of this amazing community. I also want to give a huge round of applause to the organizers, judges, and volunteers. Your dedication is what made this high-energy day of tech and teamwork possible!

“The trip was full of growth and learning. I learned to be grateful, to give and to respect and be curious about everyone you meet.”

“This week was a very life altering experience that opened me up to new relationships and experiences with people I really appreciate.”

“An eye-opening, collaborative, exciting experience that I will never forget. I loved the time we all got to spend together, and I will cherish the memories we made.”

“I took away: we are all connected when we take away all the distractions.”