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Our judging panel comprises experts with deep domain knowledge and proven experience in innovation,\r\n  technology, and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\r\n          <p>We carefully select professionals who specialize in our ideathon themes including AI, Sustainability, Healthcare, Smart Cities,\r\n   FinTech, Education, Social Impact, Cybersecurity, AgriTech, and Future of Work.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Judge Types Section -->\r\n      <div class=\"judge-types-section\">\r\n          <div class=\"section-header\">\r\n              <h2>Who Are Our Judges?<\/h2>\r\n              <div class=\"accent-line\"><\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"judge-types-grid\">\r\n              <div class=\"judge-type-item\">\r\n                  <h3>Industry Leaders<\/h3>\r\n                  <p>Professionals from top tech companies, AI startups, HealthTech innovators, FinTech pioneers, and sustainability-focused\r\n   organizations driving real-world impact.<\/p>\r\n        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evaluations.<\/li>\r\n                          <li>Should not have direct affiliations with participating teams or sponsor conflicts.<\/li>\r\n                          <li>Commitment to evaluating projects based on merit, innovation, and impact.<\/li>\r\n                      <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n\r\n              <div class=\"criteria-item\">\r\n                  <div class=\"criteria-number\">5<\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"criteria-content\">\r\n                      <h3>Commitment to the Judging Process<\/h3>\r\n                      <ul>\r\n                          <li>Ability to review technical projects and provide constructive feedback to participants.<\/li>\r\n                          <li>Availability during the ideathon judging period (February 7-8, 2026).<\/li>\r\n                          <li>Willingness to mentor and guide participants during the event.<\/li>\r\n                      <\/ul>\r\n                  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