Hackathon

What is The Hackathon at The AI Summit New York?

The Hackathon is a dynamic two-day fringe event featuring an eight-hour data-driven challenge! It’s a fantastic opportunity for young talent to showcase their skills, network with industry experts, and connect with leading global organizations—regardless of their academic backgrounds. For our partners, it’s a chance to scout fresh talent and expand recruitment beyond traditional strategies.

Join us for an exciting experience that bridges innovation and opportunity!

The Hackathon Application Form

Deadline to apply: November 29, 2024

Meet Fetch.ai

Fetch.ai: Empowering a Dynamic AI Marketplace

We enable developers to create AI-powered applications that connect services seamlessly. Our platform features:

AI Agents: Autonomous decision-makers representing various entities
Agentverse: Development and hosting environment for agents
AI Engine: Natural language interface for human-agent interaction
Fetch Network: Underlying infrastructure ensuring smooth integration
Our technology facilitates open, modular, and self-assembling services, revolutionizing how we interact with and utilize AI.

Fetch AI

Fetch Innovation Lab

Who is The Hackathon for?

Any current university student based in the United States – Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD – interested in or looking to learn more about AI and data science
Early-career professionals (1-3 years into their first job) in technology-related fields
Applicants must be 18 or older
Applicants must be available in-person on December 11 and 12, and able to travel to Javits Center, New York City
Each participant will be required to bring a laptop with them

The AI Summit Hackathon

Pre-requisites for Participation

To effectively compete in the Fetch.ai Hackathon Challenge, students should have the following prerequisites:

Technical Skills:

Programming: Proficiency in languages like Python or Java.
AI/ML Knowledge: Understanding of machine learning concepts and frameworks.
Data Analysis: Skills in data manipulation and visualization.

Domain Knowledge:

AI Agents: Awareness of how AI agents operate.

Problem-Solving Skills:

Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate problems and devise innovative solutions.
Creativity: Openness to developing unique AI applications.

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Apply for The Hackathon. If selected you'll receive an email from The AI Summit New York team.

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Join the pre-event masterclasses to prepare and develop your skillsets on December 4, 2024.

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Get hacking onsite at The AI Summit New York on Wednesday and Thursday, December 11 and 12, 2024.

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Join us on December 12 to see if you and your team are crowned a WINNER for The Hackathon 2024.

This Year's Challenge Statement 💻

The world is rapidly evolving, and new technologies are reshaping industries. Fetch.ai challenges you to harness the power of AI Agents to solve real-world problems in sectors such as automotive, finance, and more. Your task is to apply Fetch.ai's intelligent agent-based technology to one of the following areas, addressing critical issues in sustainability, education, interactive media, or healthcare.

Sustainability: Design an AI Agent that optimizes energy efficiency in smart vehicles by analyzing driving patterns, vehicle health, and external factors like traffic and weather. The agent should securely share data to promote sustainable transportation networks and reduce environmental impact.

Education: Develop an AI Agent that personalizes educational content based on learning history while adhering to standardized curricula. The agent must securely manage educational data and adapt to different learning environments to improve outcomes.

Interactive Media: Create an AI Agent that curates user-generated content, filtering vast data to deliver personalized, credible recommendations for points of interest, like restaurants or attractions.

Healthcare: Innovate an AI Agent that assists in emergency situations by assessing conditions and securely sharing critical information with first responders while ensuring privacy.

Select one of these areas and demonstrate how your AI Agent can empower entrepreneurs and small businesses by optimizing operations, enhancing customer engagement, and securely managing financial data. Think creatively about how your AI solution can drive growth and efficiency for startups and scale-ups.

Prizes 🏆

Winner Team Fetch Ai Beyond Boundaries AI Agent Prize: $1,000 USD

Second Prize Smartest AI Agent Prize: $500 USD

3rd Team Best use of Fetch.Ai Tech: $500 USD

AI Hackathon 2023

The Hackathon Full Day 1 Agenda

Time	Content	Details
7:30am	Morning Kick-Off and Welcome Session	Fetch.ai will kick off The Hackathon with an engaging introduction, followed by the formation of 11 teams of five. Developers and students will collaborate to innovate and create fresh AI solutions.
8:00am	Students and Developers Tackle The Hackathon Challenge	The Hackathon participants will dive into the Fetch.ai network, collaborating in teams to tackle the challenge and develop innovative solutions.
1:00pm	The Hackathon Lunch Break
2:00pm	Teams Continue Innovating and Building	Participants will continue to collaborate and innovate as they push forward in tackling The Hackathon challenge!
5:20pm	Day 1 Wrap-Up: What’s Coming on Day 2	A Sneak Peek into What’s Ahead on Day 2!

The Hackathon Full Day 2 Agenda

Time	Content	Details
7:30am	Kicking Off to Day 2: Let the Innovation Continue!	Welcome Back! Participants resume their progress made yesterday, collaborating and refining their solutions.
7:45am	Students and Developers Tackle The Hackathon Challenge	The Hackathon participants will dive into the Fetch.ai network, collaborating in teams to tackle the challenge and develop innovative solutions.
12:30pm	The Hackathon Lunch Break
1:30pm	Teams Continue Innovating and Building	Participants will continue to collaborate and innovate as they push forward in tackling The Hackathon challenge!
4:05pm	The Hackathon Winners Reveal	Join the larger audience as we announce the winners of the 2024 AI Summit Hackathon Challenge on our main stage, Headliners. The winners will be revealed, as selected by the judges from Fetch.ai and Fetch.ai Innovation Labs.
4:30pm	Hackathon Concluded	Thank You for Joining The Hackathon Challenge – See You Next Year!

Judging Criteria 🧐

Parameters	Definition
Technology	How technically sound the use of technology is?
Engagement / Direction	How engaging the project is for community?
Efficiency	How well the project takes use of technology? Could there have been more efficient ways of doing the same solution?
Practicality	Is the project practical from business point of view?
Scalability	Is there a demand for this solution in the chosen market?
Impact	How impactful the project is? Both options to be evaluated (large number of people with low impact or small amount of people with profound impact)

Elliot Bertram

Business Development Director
Fetch AI

Sana Wajid

Chief Development Officer
Fetch AI

Mark Losey

Chief Technology Officer
Fetch AI

Attila Bagoly

Head Of AI
Fetch AI

Judges, Mentors & Workshop speakers

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Ben Dias

“Hackathons are a great way to engage with a diverse group of very capable candidates who won’t generally apply directly to job advertisements. The AI Summit Hackathon was a great example of this, and it was great to have the opportunity to engage with the diverse group of participants.”

– Ben Dias, Data Science and Analytics Director, easyJet