Igniting Innovation through the “mySBS” App Design Ideas
The Final Hackathon Pitch Gala Night officially concluded, marking a memorable journey of learning and creativity within the 6-day program “The Future of Tech” – where technology, innovation, and collaboration truly shined.
Students from the University of San Carlos (USC) participated in a series of intensive workshops and practical sessions at SBS, working alongside lecturers and tech experts. Most notably, they had the opportunity to collaborate directly with SBS students to develop solutions for “mySBS” – a student-focused learning application designed to enhance the academic experience and streamline student information management at SBS.
6 Teams – 6 Unique Tech Ideas
During the final night, all six teams confidently presented innovative tech solutions aimed at solving real challenges faced by SBS students in their academic lives. Each team took a distinct approach, showcasing diverse thinking and problem-solving strategies:
- Team 1 – PAL: Focused on solutions for a Community Hub and Club Management.
- Team 2 – Kadiliman: Proposed an optimized system for Calendar, Scheduling, and Academic Notifications.
- Team 3 – NFC-based: Introduced the idea of using NFC technology to improve access and management of learning information.
- Team 4 – Stella-R: Integrated LMS and AI with Zalo to assist teachers in efficiently managing class group chats by summarizing key information, automating assignments, and streamlining feedback.
- Team 5 – Aliya’s PanBurikat: Developed a solution for managing student records, academic discussions, course content, and grading.
- Team 6 – ABG: Built a real-time room scheduling system, allowing students to choose rooms based on availability and amenities.
Expert Panel & Mentors
All ideas were reviewed and advised by a professional panel – Industry expert and mentor throughout the program, including:
- Mr. Lương Hữu Tuấn
- Mr. Adjekughene Nyerhovwo (Mr. Nero)
And the honorable special guest, Mr. Nguyễn Thăng Long – Head of Training Department, SBS
🏆 Competition Results
- Collaboration Award: Team 5 – Aliya’s PanBurikat
- Creative Award: Team 4 – Stella-R
- Impact Award: Team 2 – Kadiliman
- 🥉 3rd Place: Team 1 – PAL
- 🥈 2nd Place: Team 3 – NFC-based
- 🥇 1st Place: Team 6 – ABG
This hackathon was more than just a platform for creative ideas – it was a space for students to demonstrate their critical thinking, teamwork, and presentation skills. Above all, it stood as a testament to the power of international collaboration between USC and SBS students – young innovators united by a passion for technology and a shared vision to create real impact in their learning communities.
Closing a Journey – Opening New Connections
The Gala Night brought an inspiring close to an energetic and meaningful learning journey, paving the way for many more exciting explorations and cultural experiences to come in Vietnam.
More than just a platform for academic exchange, the program empowered young international talents to broaden their perspectives, co-develop practical tech solutions, and cultivate ideas grounded in real-world needs.
Most importantly, it served as a bridge for strengthening partnerships between SBS and other leading universities across Asia, fostering deeper collaboration and future-ready innovation.
