Abstract Submission
Once you have made your choice from the Cloud 20/20 list of topics, you should remember:
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An effective abstract answers four questions:
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How? (Methods, results and interpretations; a brief explanation of your abstract) |
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What Next? (Significance and future directions) |
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Word limit: Approximately 300-500 words.
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To submit your abstract:
Go to My Cloud 20/20, select your Cloud 20/20 Topic, give your Abstract Title and enter your abstract in the space provided. Click on the submit button to successfully upload your abstract.
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Final Technical Paper Submission
Based on the abstracts submitted, participants would be shortlisted for the next round - Final Technical Paper Submission.
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A winning Technical Paper should include:
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Originality:
Incorporate substantial information not previously published
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Analysis methodology:
Summarize, in your own words, how you think your concept can be realized – methods, tools, ideologies, etc.
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Results & conclusions:
Highlighting considerable findings
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Conclusions:
A short paragraph detailing your deductions
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Future Scope:
How the work sets the ground for new research directions.
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The maximum upload limit allowed for the final paper is 2 MB only.
Format of the Technical Paper: .doc, .docx, .pdf
To upload Technical Paper:
Go to My Cloud 20/20, select your Cloud 20/20 Technical Paper (.doc, .docx, .pdf format) and click on the upload button to successfully upload your Technical Paper.
Telephonic Interview Round (Optional)
Based on the Technical Paper submitted, participants would be shortlisted for the next round - Telephonic Interview Round.
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In this round judges will be evaluating:
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Communication skills :
How well can you explain your concept.
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General awareness of the relevant technologies. |
Technical Paper Presentation at Unisys (Final 5 participants) - Grand Finale
Based on the Technical Paper submitted, participants will have an opportunity to showcase their
"Cloud 20/20 Technical Paper" at the annual Unisys event to be held in Bangalore, amidst various distinguished guests from the industry and academia.
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In this final round judges will evaluate the following:
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Presentation skills: How well you are able to present and convince the judges of the merit of your innovative concept |
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General awareness of the relevant technologies |
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Communication skills |
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Handling queries |
Announcement of Final Winners
Based on the Technical Paper presentation at Unisys, the final winners will be announced. All shortlisted papers will be posted on the contest website.
All submissions will be judged on their technical merit and their relevance to the chosen topic.