Organizing a hackathon can be a daunting task, especially for a student club. However, we United AI, a student-led organization, were up for the challenge. With the support of the Bavarian AI Agency - baisophere and our technical partner Genesis Cloud, we organized a hackathon focused on the prediction of floods in Passau. The event was held in the Deutsches Museum in Munich, providing an ideal space for participants to work collaboratively and creatively.
The hackathon attracted a diverse group of participants, from Bachelor students to Master and PhD students, all within the IT field. The goal of the event was to develop innovative solutions to predict and prevent floods in Passau. We, the United AI team provided participants with access to a wide range of data sources, including real-time weather data, river level data, and historical flood records. Participants were also encouraged to use machine learning techniques to analyze the data and develop predictive models.
The first few hours were dedicated to introductions and team formation. Participants had the opportunity to network and connect with others who shared their interests and skills. We encouraged participants to form diverse teams, bringing together individuals with different backgrounds and expertise to create well-rounded solutions.
After teams were formed, participants dove straight into the provided data. They worked tirelessly to analyze the data and develop predictive models. The United AI team members provided technical support and mentorship throughout the day, helping participants overcome any technical hurdles they encountered.
As the day wore on, participants took short breaks to stretch their legs and recharge. The baiosphere team provided lunch and snacks throughout the day to keep participants fueled and focused. The atmosphere was energized, with participants sharing ideas and collaborating with each other to develop creative solutions to the problem of flood prediction and prevention.
Participants had the opportunity to leverage cloud services provided by Genesis Cloud. As a technical partner for the event, Genesis Cloud provided a cloud-based platform for hosting the data, computation power, and uploading the solutions for the challenge. Despite the competitive nature of the hackathon, the atmosphere was one of collaboration and mutual support.
As the event came to a close, participants mingled and exchanged contact information. Many expressed a desire to continue working together on future projects and events. The hackathon had provided them with a unique opportunity to connect with others in the AI community and collaborate on real-world problems. Team Rtus took home the 1st place award. Their solution was presented at the closing ceremony of the incredible AI.BAY 2023 networking event, where they were awarded a price of $500 in Genesis Cloud credits.
Overall, the hackathon organized by the students from United AI was a huge success. It brought together a diverse group of individuals with a shared interest in AI and provided them with a platform to showcase their skills and creativity. The solutions developed during the hackathon demonstrated the potential of AI to make a positive impact on society and provided a glimpse into the future of AI-powered innovation.
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