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description: Synnax's Inaugural Datathon, Hosted on Telegram.
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# Synnax Datathon 1

## Welcome to Synnax Datathon 1!

We're excited to have you join us for this thrilling competition! The guide below is designed to equip you with everything you need to excel and maximize your earning potential through [Synnax Points](synnax-lab-points).

1. [**Description**](synnax-datathon-1/description): Dive into the details of the competition data and discover the challenges that await.
2. [**Evaluation**](synnax-datathon-1/evaluation): Understand how your submissions will be evaluated and take a look at a sample submission file to get a head start.
3. [**Prizes**](synnax-datathon-1/prizes): Not only can you earn Synnax Points throughout the competition, but there's also a grand prize of **USD 5,000** waiting for the top performer, and a share of **USD 3,750** for placing 2nd to 5th!
4. [**Datasets**](synnax-datathon-1/datasets): Access the dataset dictionary, training and testing datasets, and sample submission files.
5. [**Rules**](synnax-datathon-1/rules): Familiar rules await those who have competed on Kaggle, but be sure to review for any updates.

This competition is hosted on Telegram, offering a dynamic and interactive way to compete. After you've familiarized yourself with the materials and downloaded the necessary datasets, please join and make your submissions through our dedicated Telegram bot:

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Datathon 1 has now concluded

This Datathon ran for six weeks from the 8th May 2024 until the 19th June 2024.
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