GenAI Hackathon at Open Conf 2024

Don't wait! Register your teams now!

Calling all tech enthusiasts, innovators, change-makers, and first-timers eager to dive into the world of GenAI—this is your moment!

Whether you're an experienced developer or excited to try your hand at a hackathon for the first time, everyone is welcome to join and learn!

The Tech for Humanity: Sustainable Development GenAI Hackathon is coming to Open Conf, and registrations are still open! Mark your calendars for November 21st to 22nd, 2024, and get ready to build cutting-edge solutions for some of humanity's most pressing challenges.

This unique event invites students, developers, and creators to form teams, and use the powerful Google VertexAI framework to develop innovations aimed at addressing global sustainability goals.

Why You Should Join: 

  • Impactful Innovation: Develop apps, solutions, or technologies that support any of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

  • Fantastic Prizes: 

    • Winning Team (Experienced League): €1,000 in Skroutz Gift Cards 

    • Winning Team (Novice League): €500 in Skroutz Gift Cards 

    • Plus, more exciting prizes to be announced soon! 

  • Live Pitch Opportunity: Finalists will have the chance to present their ideas on stage at Open Conf in front of over 500 people!

How It Works: 

  1. Sign up for the Hackathon and submit your draft idea!

  2. Up to 15 teams will be shortlisted.

  3. Shortlisted teams will receive training on infrastructure and access to tools starting in early November, so they can begin working on their ideas if they choose to.

  4. During the hackathon, shortlisted teams will receive mentorship to refine their projects.

  5. Finally, pitch your solution and compete for exciting prizes! 

No team? No problem! You can find your dream team through our team-match channel in our discord server.

Event Highlights: 

  • Dates: November 21-22, 2024 

  • Location: Dais Events Center, Athens

  • Theme: Harnessing AI for global sustainability solutions. 

  • Sponsor: Proudly sponsored by Opap. 

Ready to be part of something bigger? Don't miss this chance to learn, network, and innovate while driving change in the world! 

Register nowRegistration Form 

Learn more: Visit https://hackathon.open-conf.gr/

Questions? Reach out via our support channels or email us at hackathon@open-conf.gr. Let's build a better tomorrow—together!