Inside AI Innovators 2024: A Case Study of The Largest AI Hackathon in CEE
Introduction
Imagine a room buzzing with the energy of brilliant minds, each one passionate about artificial intelligence and eager to push the boundaries of technology. Hosted by ChallengeRocket with the Substantive Partner - Warsaw Stock Exchange (GPW) and held on April 23, 2024 in Warsaw, it was a place where innovators from diverse backgrounds converged to tackle some of the most intriguing AI challenges of our time.
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Event Highlights
The event was directed at AI practitioners and enthusiasts: Programmers and AI/Machine Learning Specialists, Data Architects and Analysts, Data Science Experts, AI Deployment Specialists, Business Intelligence Specialists, NLP Engineers, Project Managers, Ethicists, as well as company representatives that implement data science/AI projects and are open to meeting new talents, projects and exchanging expert knowledge: CTOs, Product Managers, CIOs, Innovation Managers, Software Engineers and Developers, Business Development Managers, R&D Managers, HR Managers and Recruiters, and other Professionals in AI-related fields. This variety ensured that participants had the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in novel ways, making the conference and hackathon both a learning experience and a platform for innovation.
Panel Discussions
The event featured insightful panel discussions with industry experts (representing companies such as Accenture, GFT, SoftServe Microsoft, IBM), offering participants valuable perspectives on current AI trends and future directions:
- Autonomy and Responsibility of AI Systems: exploring ethical considerations and governance in AI.
- Investing in Breakthrough AI Innovations: insights into funding and supporting cutting-edge AI research and startups.
- AI and Customer Service Process Automation: how AI is transforming customer interactions and enhancing service efficiency.
- How AI is Revolutionizing the Banking and Insurance Sectors: examining the impact of AI on financial services, risk management, and customer experience.
Promotional Activities
To ensure the event reached a wide audience, we implemented a dynamic promotional strategy:
- Continuous Exposure: The challenge maintained a prominent presence on the ChallengeRocket.com homepage and notification bar, ensuring constant visibility.
- Social Media Campaigns: Regular posts across ChallengeRocket’s social media profiles kept the community engaged and informed.
- External Campaigns: That reached 20,580 people from diverse backgrounds and generated 270,168 impressions, amplifying the event's digital presence.
- Partnerships with universities and business organizations such as Warsaw.AI, Quantum AI Foundation, Krakow Technology Park, Kielce Technology Park, Pomeranian Science and Technology Park Gdynia, Wroclaw Agglomeration Development Agency (ARAW), Warsaw School of Economics (SGH), Jagiellonian University
Innovative Hackathon Projects
The hackathon final in Warsaw saw 16 teams presenting a range of innovative projects addressing critical issues such as:
- Mental Health: The winning project, Mentally AI, focused on providing AI-driven mental health support, earning them the grand prize of 10,000 PLN.
- Education: AI tools designed to personalize learning experiences and improve educational outcomes.
- Medicine: Advanced AI algorithms for early diagnosis and treatment planning in healthcare.
- Environmental Protection: AI applications aimed at fighting pollution.
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