ConcordAI Artificial Intelligence Hackathon

Open to all. Apply to participate or purchase a spectator ticket. It is finally here! Hosted by Artificial Intelligence Concordia, the 2018 ConcordAI Artificial Intelligence Hackathon features real-world artificial intelligence challenges provided by Montreal AI startups. Those who wish to participate in the ConcordAI Artificial Intelligence Hackathon must fill out the application and participation is free. Do not purchase a ticket. More details below.  ConcordAI Artificial Intelligence Hackathon Application form: https://goo.gl/forms/j89NREH5mEmg42Oi2 Interested in the topic of artificial intelligence but do not want to participate in the ConcordAI Artificial Intelligence Hackathon? Purchase a ticket and join us later on in the evening from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Enjoy food and beverages as you get to see and learn how a ConcordAI Artificial Intelligence Hackathon works as well as listen to presentations offered by interesting artificial intelligence startups and experts in the field. More details below.  ConcordAI Artificial Intelligence Hackathon  Duration: 8:00am-8:00pm Apply individually and we will take care of grouping you into a team or invent a team name and apply to participate with people you already know.  You are not expected to be an artificial intelligence expert to participate in this activity, although some coding experience will help you solve the challenge. Challenges include artificial intelligence topics such as natural language processing and computer vision. Mentors will be available all day at the event to help guide you in case you get stuck.  Following the end of the ConcordAI Hackathon at 8:00pm, judges will meet with teams, view their work, and give our prizes. You are also welcome to stay until the end of presentations and entertainment at 10:00pm.  Those participating in the ConcordAI Artificial Intelligence Hackathon will be provided the opportunity to apply for the ConcordAI 12-week program. The ConcordAI 12-week program offers participants the opportunity to be mentored by AI experts as they gain valuable AI knowledge and experience through working with pioneering Montreal AI startups on real-world AI challenges, potentially winning internships and scholarships. The program is a part-time weekly commitment. Artificial Intelligence Presentations and Hackathon viewing Duration: 6:00pm-10:00pm Enjoy an evening of presentations from Montreal artificial intelligence startups and experts as well as get the opportunity to see what a ConcordAI Artificial Intelligence Hackathon resembles. Following the presentations, allow the live jazz band to serenade you as you indulge in the tasty food and beverages all included with your ticket purchase. Gluten-free and vegan options available.  Diversity Artificial Intelligence Concordia strongly supports diversity in tech and we do so by prioritizing the selection of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, minorities, Indigenous Peoples and differently abled individuals for 75% of the spots available at our AI hackathon and 12-week program.  Given the impacts of AI on the world we live in, we believe that the population should be appropriately and fairly represented in tech in order to ensure that everyone’s interests, contributions and creativity are reflected. You are all valuable and you are all important.  Artificial Intelligence Concordia Policy All of our events have a strict, no tolerance policy against violent, aggressive, inappropriate, and/or unprofessional behaviour. Those who are identified as behaving in a way that goes against our policy will be told to leave the premises immediately. Should you be made to feel targeted or uncomfortable or should you witness another person experiencing a situation of this nature, you are welcome and encouraged to come forward and speak to someone from the Artificial Intelligence Concordia management team. Individuals who approach our management team about such issues will with be warmly welcomed, actively listened to, taken seriously, and action will be taken immediately to address and remedy the situation.