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World's First Healthcare Automation Hackathon
15 Nov - 09:00 AM
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Explore how AI and robotic process automation can drive digital patient experience and solve real-world health challenges
Co-working session with South & Vale Business Support Mentors
14 Nov - 12:30 PM
Didcot, United Kingdom
Co-working mentoring session. One to one support available with SVBS mentors and business peers.
HackSussex
09 Nov - 10:00 AM
Brighton, United Kingdom
This is the third running year of HackSussex, a hackathon based at Sussex university in Brighton, UK. This event aims to be a place where new and experienced programmers can come together to build something awesome to compete for cool prizes from us and our sponsors, as well as above all learn new skills and have fun! We try to focus on both allowing the experienced attendees be competitive while also maintaining a friendly environment where newer people can learn.
Machine Learning Hackathon Briefing Session
06 Nov - 06:00 PM
Southampton, United Kingdom
The Centre for Machine Intelligence in collaboration with SparkCognition, invites students to participate in its first Machine Learning Hackathon Competition. The hackathon is open to all students from all backgrounds and aims to help them:
learn about machine learning
develop their teamworking skills
develop entrepreneurial skills
improve their presentation skills.
No prior experience in Machine Learning is required but having some basic coding skills and some understanding of statistics will definitely give you a head start. Over the span of two weeks, you and your team will apply Machine Learning to solve a problem of your choice. We’ll start with “Machine Learning 101,” a short primer on the technology, what it’s good for (and not good for), and how to use it. Then you’ll pick a problem to solve and jump in!
But, you ask, with little or no background in Machine Learning, how can you jump in without drowning? Good question. Machine Learning has matured to the point that powerful tools have been built to enable “citizen data scientists” to succeed without specialized training. SparkCognition, a leading AI company based in Austin, Texas, has given us Darwin, an Automated Machine Learning tool. Darwin solves the hard problems of wrangling and exploring datasets, searching for a good model and evaluating its efficacy. With Darwin you’ll be empowered to solve problems that would otherwise require years of AI experience.
Structure of the Competition
Projects should be done in teams of four or five.
You’re encouraged to choose your own problem and dataset(s) – think broadly and pursue your interests. Another good option is to tackle a problem from one of our corporate sponsors, using a provided dataset.
A panel of judges will select the top 10-20% of the projects to advance to the final round of competition.
These finalists will present their work to an audience, including another panel of judges. The judges will award several prizes, including a total of £2000 (in Amazon or other vouchers) to the teams producing the top two projects.
Throughout the event, SparkCognition will provide technical support on selecting problems and using Darwin. As described in the timeline below, your team will submit a short description of your project. The report should describe what you did: the problem you solved, why it’s interesting/important, challenges you encountered and the results you obtained. Three to five pages should suffice.
Important Dates
Before November 6th: Recruit your teammates
November 6th (venue: 46/3001) – Kickoff 6pm - 9pm (food/drinks will be provided)
Machine Learning 101: introduction to the technology
Using Darwin
What makes for a good problem and dataset
November 6th through 16th – work with your team to solve your problem using Darwin
November 16th – submit your project report
November 18th – finalists selected and announced
November 20th – finalists present their work to judges, and prizes are awarded
You should Participate
Everyone’s busy, especially this time of year. Nevertheless, you should strongly consider making time for this event. Machine Learning is transforming whole industries, and you need to know when it’s applicable and how to use it. This event will give you a good introduction to the technology and a state-of-the-art tool that makes you quickly productive. You’ll meet corporate leaders, work with your friends, scope out a cool project, and compete to win significant prizes.
Note: participation is restricted to students of the University of Southampton.
MicroHack
02 Nov - 10:00 AM
Southampton, United Kingdom
Looking for a beginner friendly hackathon? ECSS present MicroHack! The hardware and software Hackathon to spice up your first semester.
Unilever & iamtheCODE Leatherhead Global Goals Hackathon
26 Oct - 09:00 AM
Leatherhead, United Kingdom
Join us on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th of October for two interactive days full of learning and inspiration!
HackBrunel | Brunel University's First 24 Hour Hackathon
26 Oct - 09:00 AM
Uxbridge, United Kingdom
AUTUMN 2019!
DATES CONFIRMED
FIRST BATCH OF TICKETS 28th AUGUST!
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HackBrunel.com
What is HackBrunel?
Brunel University Lonon is hosting their first ever student run 24 hour hackathon!
Whether you have never programed before or are a seasoned hackathon veteran, you are welcome to join us in this fun and collaborative invention marathon! Bring your laptops and bright ideas, and we'll cover food, power and Wi-Fi - beginners welcome!
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT'S A 'HACKATHON'?
Hackathons are invention marathons for developers, designers, psychologists, researchers and more. During the event, participants ('hackers') will build projects that answer our challenges to build awesome creative projects.
There will be a number of prizes for using specific technologies as well as the overall best project. There will be potential software and harware available to use so don't keep your ideas inside the box!
CAN I ATTEND?
To attend as a hacker, you must be in University(with a student card) or have finished in the past year. We have no other requirements!
We welcome attendees from all disciplines as we strongly believe Hackathon projects require skills beyond just technical - benefiting from skills such as design, entrepreneurship and overall creativity.
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Your ticket, student ID, any toiletries and a laptop with its charger. Extra pair of clothes and a sleeping bag optional if you're not staying up all night - we'll have resting areas available. That's about it!
How much does it cost?
Nothing, Nada, Niets!
We want to make this event accessible for everyone, so there is no charge to enter. To make this possible, we have AMAZING sponsors
Sponsors
This event would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors. All of them will be around for you to mingle with - some of them are hiring!
Feel like your company is missing out? Contact Bruneltechsociety@gmail.com with the subject as "SPONSORSHIP"
Questions?
If you'd like to find out more about the event, get in touch with us at Bruneltechsociety@gmail.com with teh subject as "QUESTION"
Power Babies VR - Hackathon Showcase - Brighton Digital Festival
23 Oct - 06:00 PM
Brighton, United Kingdom
Part VR game prototype, part political satire, play as the world's most powerful toddlers hell-bent on conquering the world before nap time
Mental health and well-being Hackathon
10 Oct - 11:00 AM
Swindon, United Kingdom
Presented by Charlie Paradise
Live Hackathon: Power Babies VR
05 Oct - 05:00 PM
Brighton, United Kingdom
Take part in the making of the most beautiful, tremendous game you’ve ever seen. No coding required!