Day3, Imagine Cup 2013 @Langkawi

the third day, we walk around the island Langkawi together all participants imagine cup, the Icelandic Hoping. we visited Pulau Dayang Bunting, Beras Basah Island, and also look more closely eagles and most importantly, shopping.
before boarding the flight, we enjoyed  marry brown before leaving Langkawi.

gathering

at Pulau Dayang Bunting

swimming time

boat riding

Beras Basah Island

good bye Langkawi.till we meet again

Day2, Imagine Cup 2013 @Langkawi

as early as 9am, presentation and evaluation sessions until 11:30 am.
later, the announcement of a successful top6 finals announced through a small ceremony. 2 out of 3 successful SME representatives to the next level, which is the procrastinators and The Enchanter.
presentation done again in a closed room in front of about eight judges. Last session conducted at 2 pm until 5 pm.
at night, the closing ceremony was held to announce who won the competition for this year's Imagine Cup, 2013. Congratulations to The procrastinators who won the best presenter and carries a cash prize of RM1000 and RM1000 consolation prize. congratulations also to The Enchanter who won the consolation prize of RM1000. important, all got a very nice experience and can try for the next year.

The Enchanter

The Zephyr

Dr Dalbir and The Procrastinators

us

Best presenter,The Procrastinators

consolation prize,The Enchanter

Day1, Imagine Cup @Langkawi 2013.

arrival we were met by the organization Imagine cup. upon arrival at the hotel accommodation, participants imagine cup of SMEs enjoy lunch provided.

later, we visited the site of the booth and do a little preparation ahead of the competition tomorrow.

at night, the barbecue after all participants coming from all over malaysia Imagine cup held. Our meals are provided by highly favors. thank you imagine cup 2013.

Dr Rosmadi and The Zephyr

Dr Dalbir and The Procrastinators

booth set up

BBQ time

our seat

Teams that will be represent UKM in the ImagineCup Malaysia Final 2013.

Hello and Happy Imagine Cup to all of you.
After evaluation of the 6 videos submitted shortlisted teams, the top 3 teams of ImagineCup UKM which have been chosen by the committee to represent UKM are:

1. The Procrastinators: SchoolCube

2. Zephyr: Trax System

3. Multihope: LifeSaver

And the result is:
CONGRATULATIONS! Arc Catalyst, Zephyr n the Procrastinator teams have been selected to Imaginecup Malaysia final in Langkawi. UKM had sent 4 applications.

Here are videos from selected teams that will represent UKM to the ImagineCup Malaysia final in Langkawi this May 2013.

MultiHope- LifeSaver
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyOFmQVwJU4&feature=youtu.be

The procrastinator - project schoolcube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NDbHWrk5vg

Team Zephyr - Trax video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2rkUIziVKQ&feature=youtu.be

Arc Catalyst
https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=d6f5677a6667bd2c&id=D6F5677A6667BD2C%21315&sff=1&authkey=!AGxOKe_FXbDQRM0

Microsoft Carnival at Pusanika,UKM 17th April 2013

Microsoft Carnival will be held on 17th April 2013 at Pusanika UKM from 10.00 am until 5.00 pm with exciting games play,cool prizes to be grab and Windows 8 devices to be try, and most of all,other hardwares are up for sale on that day!

Any enquiry,email one of the MSP UKM for more details.

mfleong@mystudentpartners.com

kmkok@mystudentpartners.com

ericneo@mystudentpartners.com

*Details from Imagine Cup UKM facebook group.

Second Organization Of ImagineCup FTSM,UKM meeting

On 28th March 2013,a meeting to discuss about the upcoming event occured.
The discussion is about the position of the organization,sponsorship for the event,addition competition and many more.

The committee have shortlisted 6 teams for further review to be selected for top 3. The shortlisted teams are:

1. The procrastinators
2. zephyr
3. MultiHope
4. buzz5. ARC Catalyst
6. resonance

Well done and hope that we will be able to choose the best 3 to represent UKM;)

Deadlines of the UKM ImagineCup 2013

Below are the timeline suggested by the committee to assist you to meet the deadlines.

1) 22 Feb :: Registration of team (brief description of idea and team)
2) 3 Mac (Sunday) :: brainstorm on ideas
3) 14 Mac :: Submit 10 min video inclusive of imaginecup intro clip to 
4) 18 Mac :: You will receive feedback to improve the video from the panel.
5) 27 Mac :: UKM final
    a. Booth style
    b.10 min oral presentation and demo the system
    c. Price giving to winners.
6) 1-10 April :: Submit final video for Malaysia semifinal (top 3)

Details of UKM ImagineCup Participation 2013

ImagineCup participants:

The details are as follows:
Submission: 25/3 (Monday) by 5pm @ PPSK office on a CD
Review by committee: 26/3 (Tuesday)
Video length: Between 7-10 minutes

For those who are going to compete for the Imagine Cup, please include:
1. Brief introduction to group member
2. Problem Statement
3. Data/facts to support problem
4. Solution:
- How it can be integrated with existing Microsoft technologies (.Net, Windows 8, Kinect, Azure, etc)
- The solution (product, software) must address the problem
5. Business feasibility plan (how much it cost, who will use, how many will use, who will maintain, who is the owner, how to generate income (sponsor, sale, advertisement, etc))

Good Luck to all participants.

Imagine Cup 2013 competitions (Briefing)

There are Six online competitions:
• Games
• Innovation
• World Citizenship
• Windows Azure
• Windows 8
• Windows Phone


Calendar
• March 15, 2013
Deadline to register teams at the Imagine Cup.com.
• April tbc, 2013.
Submit preliminary videos for the Malaysia Finals teams selection.
• April tbc, 2013.
Malaysia Finals teams announcement
• April tbc, 2013
Imagine Cup Malaysia 2013 Finals.
• April 15, 2013
Local Finals conclude in participating countries.
Online Finals submission deadline for all countries.
• May 15, 2013
Finalist teams announced at ImagineCup.com.
• July 8-12, 2013
Worldwide Finals in St. Petersburg, Russia.


World Wide Participation Rules
Team members
• at least 16 years of age
• Up to 4 team members.
• Only 1 mentor allowed.
• Currently a student in any IHL.
Submissions
• No resubmission of previous
projects.
• One submission per Online
competition.
• If more then one Online
competition, cannot reuse same
project.


Malaysia Participation Rules
Team members
• at least 16 years of age.
• Up to 4 team members.
• Only 1 mentor allowed.
• Currently a student in any IHL.
• 50% or more team members to
be comprised of Malaysians.
• Max of 1 post-graduate team
member.
Submissions
• Innovation Competition
• No resubmission of previous
projects.


Innovation Competition (Malaysia)
The Imagine Cup Innovation Competition honors the
most innovative, ground-breaking and appealing
software application built with Microsoft tools and
technology.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Built using Microsoft tools and technologies and for one or
more of the following platforms:
• Windows
• Windows Phone
• Windows Server and/or ASP.NET
• Kinect SDK
• Xbox Indie Games
• .NET Framework
• Windows Azure

Malaysia Finals Prizes
• 1st Place: tbc
• 2nd Place: tbc
• 3rd Place: tbc

Special Awards…
• Social Cause Award
• Innovations Award
• Presentation StarsImagine Cup Malaysia


Imagine Cup Malaysia Finals
Preliminary Selection
• Preliminary selection of teams by video.
• Each university/college to send representative team
videos.

The Overview Video:
• Submitted as a .WMV file, 250MB max size.
• Video content must clearly address each of the Judging Criteria.
• Language and/or subtitles in English.
• The video must include the Imagine Cup Intro Clip.
• Not exceed ten minutes (including the Imagine Cup Intro Clip).
• App shown must be fully functional and implemented.

Malaysia Finals
Round 1 Presentation
• Open/public
• 10 min presentation

Round 2 Presentation
• Closed door
• 20 min presentation + 10 min Q&A