WAI Canada Hackathon is a virtual collaboration event between October 04 and October 29, 2024, with the final event happening on November 01, 2024. We invite diverse talents and teams to harness the power of AI in crafting solutions that address social issues or market gaps, in line with the World Economic Forum's vision for the Fourth Industrial Revolution for the Earth or commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Teams can choose to develop a conceptual program, product prototype, or business model.
Registrations are open
from August 08 to September 13, 2024!
Submitting an abstract is optional at the time of registration, but it must be submitted by September 13, 2024.
Note: If you decide to submit the abstract after the registration, please send it by email at:
WaiHACKATHON
Canada 2024
WAI Canada Hackathon 2023 Highlights
OUR MECHANISM​
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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.
Important Dates
October 4th to
October 29th,
2024
Hackathon
Challenge
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Prepare
the Hackathon use case and solution
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Connect with Mentors
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Attend
the Technical
workshops
November 1st,
2024
Final Hackathon Event
Present your project
to the jury
How to Participate?
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Registration Deadline: September 13, 2024.
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You are required to submit your application, with the details of your group of size 1-3, along with the abstract of the problem and solution you are submitting.
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Your solution should be plagiarism-free and also adhere to the theme of this years Challenge - World Economic Forum's vision for the Fourth Industrial Revolution for the Earth or commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
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Submitting an abstract is optional at the time of registration, but it must be submitted by September 13, 2024.
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If we require you to change your problem or solution, we will contact you via email before the Challenge opens formally on September 28, 2024.
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You will be paired with a mentor, to help you guide throughout the development of your proposed solution
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The Challenge period will be from September 28 to October 26, 2024, during which you will attend weekly mentoring sessions and relevant technical workshops.
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On October 28, 2024, there will be a final Hackathon Ceremony where you will submit and present your use case and solutions to the Jury Members.
All Hackers Welcome!
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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 to develop a pitch deck that addresses social issues or market gaps, in line with the World Economic Forum’s vision for the Fourth Industrial Revolution for the Earth or commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Teams can choose to develop a conceptual program, product prototype, or business model. Participants can have code, low code, or no code experience.
Participants must:
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Be fully committed to completing the 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 the hackathon, 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.
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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
Join Us!
WAI Canada Hackathon is seeking additional team members / volunteers for our upcoming WaiHackathon to support our content efforts during the event.
Involvement is completely remote and flexible. Great opportunity for innovators, technologists, and students alike!
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Apply to be our Volunteer and mention Hackathon.