WaiHACKATHON
Canada 2022
WAI Canada Hackathon is a virtual collaboration event between November 18-20, 2022 that connects efforts of diverse talent, skills, and micro-teams to jointly act to develop an AI-powered solution that addresses a social issue or gap in the market through the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030. Teams can choose to develop a conceptual program, product prototype, or business model.
Register before November 11!
Sponsor Us!
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Showcase your commitment to advancing inclusive AI for a common future
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Feature your marketing material through WAI media channels
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Attract talented and innovative leaders from various disciplines
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Connect with other industry leaders who value the reduction of inequality in the tech industry
OUR MECHANISM
WAI Canada Hackathon allows participants to develop practical and applicable skills involving AI, innovation, and societal problem solving. It provides an opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and professionals in the industry through mentorships, workshops, pitch presentations and judging. At the end of the hackathon, participants will present their pitch decks and models to industry expert judges.
All Hackers Welcome
WAI Canada Hackathon is open to all peers in North America committed to WAI Canada’s mission. Participants of any skill set and industry are welcome to collaborate in a team over a 3-day weekend to develop a pitch deck that addresses the selected 17 UN SDGs 2030. Participants can have code, low code, or no code experience.
Participants must:
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Be fully committed to completing the 3-day Hackathon
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Have general knowledge about OR interest in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Technology
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Have an entrepreneurial and team building spirit
During 3 days you will experience an intensive but at the same time engaging and diverse format which involves working with your team and peers. You will be learning from speakers and industry experts, spending individual sessions with mentors aligned with particular topics and expertise, and finally participating in entertaining activities which will help you to reassess how you imagine.
Women in AI CANADA
Hackathon
NOVEMBER 18-20, 2022
eastern timezone (GMT -4)
Friday, nov 18, 2022
11:00 - 11:45 am : Opening & Keynote
11:45 - 2:00 PM : Team free time
2:00 - 3:00 pm : Mentoring Sessions
3:00 - 4:00 pm: Team free time
4:00 - 4:45 pm: Design Thinking Workshop
4:45 - 5:00 pm: Team free time
5:00 - 5:30 pm: Speaker Session - Pitching Workshop
5:30 pm: Closing for the day
SATURDAY, nov 19, 2022
1:00 pm -1:30 pm : Speaker Sessions
- Responsible AI Model Impact Performance
1:30 pm -2:00 pm : Speaker Session - Responsible AI
2:00 - 4:00 pm : Team discussions
4:00 - 4:30 pm: Workshop: Product Market Fit
4:30 - 5:00 pm: Team Free time
5:00 - 5:30 pm: Closing/Happy Hour
SUNday, nov 20, 2022
3:00 pm : Presentations due
3:30 - 4:00 pm : Partners highlights
4:00 - 6:30 pm : Team Pitches
6:30 - 7:00 pm : Judges Evaluation
7:00 - 8:00 pm : Closing Remarks &
Winners Announced
