Signature Packaged Drinking Water Presents Ziro Festival 2024: Discover an alternate way of living at India’s greatest eco-friendly music festival

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Over 26,000 registrations received The winners submitted prototypes for a ComplianceAI platform, an AI-driven lending automation platform, Seva AI customer service platform and an AI-powered suite of tools for email/data management Mumbai, September 19, 2024: Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, announced the winners of nationwide online Hackathon on Generative AI, held in collaboration with Microsoft Azure as the technology partner. The nearly three month long Hackathon brought together the brightest minds in the technology and banking sectors to tackle pressing challenges as defined by the Bank through innovative solutions. The hackathon attracted over 26,000 registrations. From these, 180 teams advanced to the prototype building phase, with the top 10 teams showcasing their solutions at the grand finale in Mumbai. Shri Sanjay Mudaliar, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda said, “Banking today is undergoing transformative changes and this requires constant ideation and reimagining solutions, making use of emerging technologies. Bank of Baroda Hackathon 2024, in collaboration with Microsoft, was truly a celebration of creativity, teamwork and technological prowess. We thank all participants for their enthusiastic participation and congratulate the winners for their outstanding submissions. We will further fine-tune, test and then implement the winning solutions within the Bank, giving winners an opportunity to enhance their prototypes and make them achieve scale.” In this Hackathon, Bank of Baroda sought groundbreaking solutions in six areas: customer service, financial advisory, audit & compliance, risk management, operational efficiency and personalised content generation. The Top 3 winners and their winning submissions were as follows: Team Goblins secured the first place, for their ComplianceAI platform designed to automate and streamline compliance processes within banking institutions. This solution integrates real-time updates on regulatory guidelines, AI-driven AML monitoring, and automated audit report generation, addressing critical delays in regulatory compliance and operational inefficiencies. In joint second place were Team Refo and Team Wisteria. Team Refo presented Refo.dev, an AI-driven lending automation platform which significantly enhances the efficiency of customer on-boarding and product launches. By integrating AI to streamline critical lending processes, Refo.dev reduces operational costs and time-to-market, transforming the lending landscape. Team Wisteria introduced Seva AI, a revolutionary customer service platform that utilises AI for real-time sentiment analysis and personalised customer interactions. This platform ensures a consistent and customised service experience across various channels, markedly improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Team Cyber Wardens secured third place. They developed an AI-powered suite of tools that revolutionizes email management and data accessibility within banks. Their solution automates email categorisation, enhances sentiment analysis, and provides a natural language interface for efficient data retrieval, significantly improving operational responsiveness and customer service. The teams were felicitated by Shri Sanjay Mudaliar, Executive Director, Shri Saurabh Shukla, Chief Technology Officer, along with other senior functionaries. The winners received cash prizes worth Rs. 5 lakh, Rs. 3 lakh and Rs. 2 lakh for securing the first, second and third positions respectively. The success of the hackathon was a result of strategic collaboration amongst Bank of Baroda, Microsoft Azure & ID8NXT. The innovative solutions presented by the participants were built using Microsoft Azure services. An extensive promotional campaign, knowledge-sharing sessions, webinars, rigorous mentorship programmes, and robust technological support ensured that participants had the resources and guidance necessary to bring their visions to life.

National, 19th September 2024: “The earth has music for those who listen.”–William Shakespeare.

Nature often unveils itself in unique yet beautiful ways.  A life lived amidst nature, celebrating and taking care of it, can be deeply rewarding. We understand that living good and doing good can go hand in hand, enriching both our lives and the world around us.

Signature Packaged Drinking Water believes in inspiring its audience to keep things natural, live a good life and be #onewithnature. Which is why, they continue their long-term partnership with Ziro Festival, one of India’s biggest and greatest festivals with nature. Nestled in the lush, green expanse of Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, this 4-day festival is an immersion into an alternate way of life, like no other.

It offers a rich and diverse array of experiences designed to captivate both nature enthusiasts and music aficionados. From eco-conscious practices to its immersive cultural and musical offerings, the festival provides a unique platform where attendees can experience nature at its finest while enjoying an exceptional lineup of performances and activities. The festival is scheduled to take place between 26th September and 29th September 2024.

Signature Packaged Drinking Water and Ziro Festival join forces, bound by a shared passion for nurturing a better world. Weaving a tapestry of conscious living through inspiring masterclasses, farm to table cuisine, plogging activities, the festival presents exclusive campsites that leave no trace, preserving the land’s pristine condition. The festival also features bamboo and local Apatani craftsmanship, uses biodegradable Tamul plates, and avoids single-use plastics. Reclaimed wood is used for signages, and free water is provided to encourage reusable bottles.

This year’s Ziro festival offers an extravagant lineup of musicians like the legendary Tuareg beats of Tamikrest, the soulful Kailash Kher, genre-blending Hanumankind, Kerala’s hip hop star Dabzee, Singapore’s post-rock band Amateur takes control, Arunachal’s Dobom Doji Carolina Norbu, Nepali chart-topper Sushant KC, Swedish psych-rock group Hollow Ship, Veena maestro Dr. Jayanti Ramesh, among others. The music from this diverse lineup of musicians will reverberate through the valley, making Ziro stand out from other music festivals and offering audiences to discover new music and artists.

Varun Koorichh, Vice President and Portfolio Head, Marketing, Diageo India, said “As we continue our relationship with Ziro Music Festival as the presenting partner, we recognize that new age consumers are proactive, informed, and intentional in their choices, seeking meaningful experiences. There is a clear shift towards mindful living among today’s diverse audiences. Last year’s success reinforced the synergy between Signature Packaged Drinking Water’s ‘Live Good, Do Good’ philosophy and the Ziro Music Festival’s reputation as one of the most eco-friendly music festivals in India. This year, our focus is to build on that success and take it to newer heights. Set in stunning Arunachal Pradesh, the festival offers a stellar lineup, immersive experiences, farm-to-table cuisine, and eco-conscious initiatives. Our partnership aims to bring together nature enthusiasts, positioning Signature Packaged Drinking Water at the forefront of a space where music and eco-conscious living blend to create an immersive and impactful experience to enable meaningful connections with nature.”

Anup Kutty, Co-Founder and Creative Producer, Ziro Festival, said “Ziro Festival has always been about discovering new sounds and creating a space where artists can connect with a diverse, global audience against the backdrop of the spectacular Ziro valley. Each year, we’re amazed at how music from all parts of the world resonates with our attendees. This is what makes Ziro Festival so special, and we’re thrilled to have partners like Signature supporting this mission of discovery.”

Bobby Hano, Co-Founder and Festival Director, Ziro Festival, said “Sustainability has been at the heart of Ziro Festival since its inception. Our partnership with Signature Packaged Drinking Water is an important step in continuing our commitment to preserving the environment while celebrating music and culture. Together, we aim to showcase how events like ours can balance eco-conscious practices with impactful, memorable experiences.”

Signature Packaged Drinking Water invites Green Seekers to reconnect and revel in nature’s authentic experiences at Ziro whilst embracing the art of mindful living for a more vibrant and harmonious future.