AI for Good Hackathon 2023
The **AI for Good Hackathon 2023** was a dynamic 48-hour event that brought together 500 participants, both in-person and virtual, with a singular focus: leveraging AI for social and environmental good. The event provided a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts to explore AI-driven solutions for pressing global challenges.
Themes:
- Healthcare accessibility
- Climate change mitigation
- Education for underprivileged communities
- Disaster response and management
Event Structure:
- Day 1:
- Opening ceremony with talks from social entrepreneurs and AI experts
- Team formation and ideation sessions
- Initial mentorship rounds
- Day 2:
- Continuous coding and development
- Check-in points with mentors every 6 hours
- Workshops on AI ethics and responsible innovation
- Day 3:
- Final development sprint
- Project submissions
- Pitching to judges
- Awards ceremony
Mentorship:
- 50 mentors from HawksCode and partner organizations provided round-the-clock support
- Expertise areas included AI/ML, product development, and domain-specific knowledge
Judging Criteria:
- Innovation and creativity
- Potential for social impact
- Technical implementation
- Scalability and sustainability
Impact: The AI for Good Hackathon 2023 resulted in 75 prototype solutions, with 15 projects moving forward for further development. It highlighted HawksCode’s commitment to leveraging AI for positive social impact and sparked a passion for socially responsible tech innovation among participants. By the end of the event, many participants were inspired to pursue careers focused on AI solutions for global challenges.
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