AI Hackathon with NVIDIA
No matter your skill level or background, these hackathons offer something for everyone. $30,000 total prize pool- https://hubs.ly/Q02QMQ--0
Who can join? Teams and individuals of all skill levels!
🔧 HOW TO PARTICIPATE
📧 After you register, you’ll receive an invitation to Slack Community and detailed email with everything you need to know about what to build and submit. Here’s a brief outline:
🌐 Virtual Hackathon (Oct 25 – Oct 27): Build Highly Accurate, Custom Generative AI Models with NVIDIA NeMo
Dive into the full AI workflow over an exhilarating weekend challenge! Our virtual hackathon, led by the NVIDIA NeMo team, will guide you through the end-to-end journey of customizing large language models(LLMs), from accelerated data processing to fine-tuning and evaluation.
This hackathon offers invaluable hands-on experience in building highly accurate customized models, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to excel in real-world AI development. Join us for a weekend of learning, collaboration, and cutting-edge innovation!
🏢 In-Person Hackathon at ODSC West (Oct 30): Accelerate Machine Learning/AI Challenge
For those ready to collaborate and innovate in real-time, join us at ODSC West for an in-person hackathon experience! Explore GPU-powered machine learning and AI techniques to accelerate popular tools including Pandas or Polars in your solutions, and experience the speed and power of NVIDIA’s RAPIDS-accelerated Python libraries. This hackathon offers the opportunity to elevate your AI and ML workflows by optimizing performance, scaling solutions, and accelerating innovation.
🏆 PRIZES
Every participant walks away with something:
📜 Digital Participation Certificate: Official recognition for your effort and contribution to solving real-world AI challenges.
🎁 NVIDIA Swag: Cool merchandise and gear to commemorate your experience.
💡 Hands-On Learning: Get practical, hands-on experience with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge tools while collaborating with fellow AI enthusiasts and professionals.
🏆 Top Winning In-Person Team Prizes:
🚀 Cutting-Edge GPU: Win a RTX 6000 Ada high-performance GPU approximate value $7000, designed to accelerate your AI and machine learning projects.
🎟 GTC 2025 Pass: Unlock access to NVIDIA’s premier global tech event, worth $2,000, where you’ll discover the latest industry trends and future-defining innovations.
🏙 NVIDIA Headquarters Tour: Go behind the scenes with an exclusive tour of NVIDIA’s innovation headquarters, where tech history is made.
🎁 NVIDIA Gear & Merchandise: Win awesome NVIDIA swag to keep you stylish while you code!
📚 Advanced NVIDIA Training Courses: Access cutting-edge training to sharpen your skills, level up your knowledge, and future-proof your career.
📝 Blog Publication Opportunity: Get the spotlight you deserve! Showcase your project and success with a featured blog post on NVIDIA’s platforms.
🏆 Top Winning Virtual Team Prizes:
🎮 Physical Prize: RTX 6000 Ada (48GB)
📜 Participation Certificate: A personalized achievement to commemorate your win!
🚀 Brev.dev GPU Credits: Power your future projects with credits for Brev.dev’s GPU services.
🎓 DLI Self-Paced Course Access: Unlock top-tier AI training at your own pace.
📢 Public Recognition: Get amplified across social media and celebrate your win with the world!
🏆 Second and third best places prizes - check more here: https://odsc.com/california/hackathon/
📆 Mark your calendars for the ODSC West 2024 Hackathon with NVIDIA! 🚀
🗓️ October 10th:
Kick off your journey with our exclusive webinar featuring NVIDIA’s Kaggle Grandmaster Master and senior data scientist, Jiwei Liu! 🎙️ Get insider tips, expert insights, and answers to your burning questions—your chance to gain that competitive edge starts here. Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/tT2m6SyXBi96
📊 October 25th:
The countdown begins! ⏳ We’re dropping the datasets, and it’s time to dive in. 🏆
🖥️ October 25th – October 27th:
The virtual hackathon submission window is live! 🚀 The clock is ticking—showcase your innovative solutions, submit your projects, and prove that you’ve got what it takes to stand out from the competition. 💡
🏢 October 30th:
Get ready for the in-person hackathon at ODSC West! From 10 AM to 5 PM, it’s a day packed with collaboration, creativity, and high-energy competition. Push the limits of your innovation and compete alongside the brightest minds in AI. 🤝💻
⏰ October 30th, 5 PM:
Final call! ⏲️ Submit your in-person hackathon projects before the clock runs out. This is your moment to shine! 🌟
🏅 October 31st:
The big reveal! 🎉 Winners from both the in-person and virtual hackathons will be announced at during our ODSC morning keynote sessions. Join us on the main stage as we celebrate the trailblazers who rose to the top! 🏅🏆
Some useful links:
• Get free access to more talks/trainings like this at Ai+ Training platform:
https://hubs.li/H0Zycsf0
• ODSC blog: https://opendatascience.com/
• Slack Channel: https://hubs.li/Q02zdcSk0
• Code of conduct: https://odsc.com/code-of-conduct/