TPS sponsored event, ACM Softcom ’08 – an All Pakistan Software, Multimedia, Quiz and Speed Programming Competition, organized by the students of GIKI, was indeed a jewel in the crown of university events held in this year.
ACM, the world’s largest educational and scienti?c computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM – GIKI Chapter, a sub domain of ACM International, organizes various technology oriented events throughout the academic year.
Softcom ‘08 proved to be a great opportunity for all the participants from all over Pakistan and abroad. This provided a great platform for the contestants to compete on the basis of pure merit and brilliance. The contesting teams and individuals were awarded cash prizes summing up to Rs. 500,000. 282 participants of 101 teams from around 50 universities participated in this event through 6 competitions. The total audience summed up above 1200. TPS also exclusively sponsored Speed Programming Competition.
Softcom ‘08 was not just a series of hectic competitions. ACM GIKI chapter organized an Entertainment Night for its SOFTCOM participants, featuring Irtaash, Cover Bands and in-house performances. The E-Night helped the participants ease out their tensions and enjoy their stay at the GIKI campus.
