Participation and Leagues
Are you part of the Greek tech ecosystem? Whether you’re a tech university student, a seasoned professional, an entrepreneur, or a member of a tech community, the GenAI Hackathon by Open Conference welcomes you! We’ve designed this event to be inclusive and competitive, offering two distinct leagues to ensure everyone has a chance to shine.
Two Leagues to Compete In:
Experienced League: If you have substantial experience in app development and working with GenAI, this league is for you. Compete for the biggest prize and showcase your advanced skills.
Novice League: New to tech or GenAI? This league encourages emerging talent and offers a smaller, yet equally prestigious prize for innovation and creativity.
Team Formation:
Teams can consist of up to 5 members. You can register with an existing team or use our Discord channel to find team partners. During registration, you’ll need to define:
- The sustainability goal you aim to address
- Your proposed solution-project
- How you plan to use Google VertexAI in your development process
Important Dates:
Registration Deadline: October 20th.
Shortlisting: In the second half of October, the Hackathon team will select the finalist teams to compete.
Licenses and Training: On November 1, shortlisted teams will be able to join online training for the GenAI framework, Google VertexAI, to begin pre-work (ideation, design, trials).
How to Win
Step 1: Get Shortlisted
Submit your entry and aim to be among the 15 finalist teams.
Step 2: Develop and Pitch
On November 21-22, you’ll develop your project at the Hackathon space @DAIS, with support from mentors. On November 22, pitch your project to the Jury committee with a 5-7 minute presentation, including a demo.
Step 3: Scoring and Winning
The jury will score teams based on specific categories. Winners in each league (Experienced and Novice) will be announced, and on November 23, winners will pitch their projects on the main stage and receive their awards.
[More Information on Judging Criteria Here]
Support
Competing teams will have various levels of support available to ensure their success during project development:
GenAI Manual/Online Training: Comprehensive resources on using GenAI (e.g., APIs, code generation) will be available to all shortlisted teams. [More Information on Infrastructure Here]
Mentorship: Industry experts in GenAI, business, app development, and marketing will offer guidance in specific slots on November 21-22, live @DAIS. [More Information on Mentoring Here]
Hackathon Team Support: From logistics like securing licenses and providing venue access to facilitating Discord discussions, the Open Conference Hackathon team is here to help. Use Discord to ask questions and get answers from the Hackathon team. [Join Discord Here]
What’s in it for Me?
Participating in this Hackathon is a golden opportunity to:
- Receive mentorship and advice from industry experts, accelerating your career.
- Build valuable networks with organizations, companies, and peers.
- Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI-assisted coding tools.
- Contribute to innovative solutions that align with global sustainability goals.
Data Privacy and Ownership
Your Data:
By registering, you agree that your registration data will be accessible to the Open Conference Hackathon team, Mentors, and Jury solely for the purpose of the Hackathon.
Originality of Ideas:
Participants must confirm that their projects are original and not previously developed. Plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
Post-Hackathon Opportunities:
You can opt to be contacted by Hackathon Sponsors for future collaborations and have your name and LinkedIn details published by Open Conference.
Project Ownership:
Teams retain full ownership of their projects and can continue developing them post-hackathon. Open Conference reserves the right to publish abstracts and pitching videos along with team names or personal details if consent is given.