List of hackathons organized by teens in ai in 2018

Acorn Aspirations is partnering with NASA Space Apps Challenge to inspire young people aged 11-18 into solving problems using data science and artificial intelligence. This year's theme is EARTH AND SPACE For more information: https://nasaspacehack.splashthat.com What is a Space Apps Challenge? Part of the Open Government Partnership, Space Apps is an annual event that pulls citizens together regardless of their background or skill level. Don't let the name fool you... it's not just about apps! Tackle a challenge using robotics, data visualization, hardware, design and many other specialties! Inspire each other while you learn and create using stories, code, design and, most of all, YOUR ideas. Show us your problem-solving skills and share your talents with the world! MORE INFO: CALLING ALL TEENS AGED 11-18! JOIN US FOR  A 2 DAY EVENT (NOT OVERNIGHT) OF FUN AND LEARNING ABOUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. SOLVE A REAL PROBLEM AND CHANGE THE WORLD. YES, IT TAKES ONLY 2 DAYS TO CHANGE THE WORLD FOR GOOD. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? READ ON... [DESIGN THINKERS, TECH MENTORS AND ENTREPRENEURS – PLEASE REGISTER TOO!! We need you to help inspire the teens] FAQS What is Acorn Aspirations? Acorn Aspirations is a social impact company, which aims to inspire young people aged 11-18 into the world of technology and entrepreneurship. We are on a mission to bridge the digital skills gap and nurture the next generation of digital talent to fill the jobs required by the tech industry.  What is TeensInAI? Teens In AI exists to increase diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence. We aim to democratise AI and create opportunities for underrepresented talent through a combination of expert mentoring, talks,  workshops, hackathons, accelerators, company tours and networking opportunities that give  young people aged 12-18 early exposure to AI for social good.  Our vision is for AI to be developed by a diverse group of thinkers and doers advancing AI for  humanity’s benefit. For more info go to www.teensinai.com I Wish to Apply as Mentor Great! We are looking for Design Thinkers, Tech Mentors and Entrepreneurs to mentor young people and inspire them into diverse careers in tech and AI. Please RSVP - the organiser will be in touch with more info. How much will that cost me? As with all events, Acorn Aspirations is committed to reducing the diversity and inequalities gap and we actively encourage young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to experience the event for FREE. If you are in receipt of FREE SCHOOL MEALS, please send evidence (letter from school confirming FSM, Income Support etc) to Monica: monica.chaturvedi@acornaspirations.co.uk Do I need to bring a laptop? Yes. We do not provide laptops.  Do teens need to know how to code? No prior coding skills are essential. Do not worry - we will teach you all you need to know. Trust your mentors - they will guide you through the entire process! Do parents need to participate?  No. This is a drop-off event. Teens are to be dropped-off at 9.30 am and picked up at 6 pm on both days. 

Girls between the ages of 12 and 18 in the San Francisco Bay Area! If you are excited by the promise of artificial intelligence (AI), then step up and participate in the #GirlsInAI Global Hackathon - San Francisco, CA. Celebrate the International day of a Girl and Ada Lovelace Day by taking part in this #GirlsInAI event! You'll get to learn all about AI and develop a diverse set of skills including project management, design, and coding. You will also be challenged to design, prototype, and pitch an AI-based product that addresses a real-world problem. Find more about hackathons at the #GirlsInAI tips page!

Girls between the ages of 12 and 18 in the Greater London Area! If you are excited by the promise of artificial intelligence (AI), then Teens in AI and Microsoft invite you to participate in the #GirlsInAI Global Hackathon - London, UK. Celebrate the International Day of a Girl and Ada Lovelace Day by being part of this #GirlsInAI event! You'll get to learn all about AI and develop a diverse set of skills including project management, design, and coding. You will also be challenged to design, prototype, and pitch an AI-based product that addresses a real-world problem. Be prepared for the #GirlsInAI Global Hackathon with the best hackathon advice from the tips page!

*** PLEASE CHECK FAQ FOR INFO ON PRICES & SCHOLARSHIPS*** CALLING ALL TEENS AGED 12-18! JOIN US FOR 2 WEEKS OF FUN AND LEARNING ABOUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, BUILD A STARTUP AND CHANGE THE WORLD. YES, IT TAKES ONLY 2 WEEKS TO CHANGE THE WORLD FOR GOOD. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? READ ON... We use Artificial Intelligence all day, every day. Siri, Alexa, and Cortana are obvious examples of artificial intelligence, but AI is actually all around us. It can be found in vacuum cleaners, cars, lawnmowers, video games, Hollywood special effects etc...But how does AI really work and WHY should it matter?Join our unique program for two weeks and develop your own entrepreneurial project surrounded by the best of the Tech sphere! Learn more & RSVP: aiaccelerator.splashthat.com FAQS What is Acorn Aspirations? Acorn Aspirations is a social impact company, which aims to inspire young people aged 11-18 into the world of technology and entrepreneurship. We are on a mission to bridge the digital skills gap and nurture the next generation of digital talent to fill the jobs required by the tech industry. What is TeensInAI? Teens In AI is Acorn Aspirations special initiative and was launched at the UN #AIforGood Summiton May 2018. It exists to increase diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence. In June 2018, Teens In AI were part of EU AI Stakeholder Summit to help shape policy on EU AI Strategy.We aim to democratise AI and create opportunities for underrepresented communities through a combination of expert mentoring, talks, workshops, hackathons, accelerators, company tours and networking opportunities that give young people aged 12-18 early exposure to AI for social good.Our vision is for AI to be developed by a diverse group of thinkers and doers advancing AI for humanity’s benefit. What will I be learning? Our curriculum is designed to give teenagers the chance to utilise AI and Machine Learning techniques to tackle global challenges in a holistic manner giving an understanding of design thinking, strategy and business model development, ethics, social responsibility and pitching skills.This year we will be exploring the following:1. Human-Centred Design2. AI Ethics3. Machine Learning Tools: Python, Tensorflow, Keras, Jupyter Notebook, OpenAI gym and more4. Field trips to BBC, Microsoft, Roborace and more5. Expert talks6. Workshops in Scrum; Pitching skills; Business Models and more How much does it cost? It costs £2000 to attend 10 days, however the Early Bird price is £1600, which ends 20 July. We will never turn a child away, so if you are eager to join, but cannot afford the fees please contact Elena with subject "AI Accelerator Scholarship" on elena.sinel@acornaspirations.co.uk. Means tested scholarships are available.  Do I need to bring a laptop? We do not provide laptops, so please bring your own.For more info please contact Arun: arun@acornaspirations.co.uk Where will it take place?All events take place in Central London - we will confirm closer to the date. This year's event sponsors include Microsoft and BBC Do I need to know how to code?If you are a beginner in Python, that's great! Do not worry - we will teach you all the essentials. Trust your mentors - they will guide you through the entire process! I love the sound of this event, but I am away in August. Could I just join for one week? Unfortunately not! However, we run many other events during the course of the year! Sign up to our newsletter on www.acornaspirations.com to learn about future events.

Young people ages 11 to 18! If you're passionate about artificial intelligence or just eager to learn more, then Acorn Aspirations invites you to participate in a 5-day AI Bootcamp & Hackathon. You'll get to learn about AI, Neural Networks, and Reinforcement Learning and then be challenged to use what you've learned to solve a real-world problem.