Registrations are open for IBM TechXchange Hackathon 2024 on 12-22 September. Online registrations are open on the official website.
About the Hackathon
Get a head start on the IBM TechXchange Conference, where developers, data scientists, problem solvers, and more come together to explore the latest in AI and data. Join the pre-conference watsonx Hackathon, where you’ll get no-charge access to the IBM data and AI platform (plus IBM’s LLM, Granite) and a chance to earn a trip to the conference.
Compete with fellow hackers to build innovative AI solutions and have the opportunity to showcase your project on the main stage. Prizes will be awarded, including a trip to the conference for the top three projects.
How it Works?
Assemble a team of up to three people and identify a real-world business or societal process that needs improvement. You and your teammates work together to develop an innovative proof of concept for how the activity can be streamlined using generative AI. Bring your passion and creativity to drive change.
There are two paths for this competition:
- Path 1: Build a generative AI application for a use case supporting productivity with IBM watsonx.ai
- Path 2: Improve productivity with day-to-day tasks using IBM watsonx Orchestrate
Whichever path you choose, you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience with IBM watsonx tech. Your project could also win you prizes, including a spot at this year’s IBM TechXchange Conference where you can show off your work!
How to Register?
How can generative AI technology improve productivity of an important everyday activity?
Step 1: Review the hackathon paths
When you register for the hackathon, you’ll indicate which watsonx solution you want to include in your project so we can get you access to the tools you’ll need. Review the paths below to be ready to indicate your choice.
Participants will be able to follow one of two paths in this hackathon:
Build a generative AI application for a use case supporting productivity with IBM watsonx.ai, featuring IBM Granite
Improve productivity with day-to-day tasks using IBM watsonx Orchestrate
Step 2: Register
Sign up with your existing IBMid that uses your corporate or university email address or create one with your personal email to get access to the hackathon web site.
Register for this hackathon with IBMid
As the hackathon approaches, watch your email for instructions to access the hackathon Slack channel, where you can ask questions as well as other critical updates and important information to help you be as successful as possible.
Step 3: Get ready by reviewing watsonx education
Once you are registered, take advantage of free watsonx education to get ready for the hackathon.
Step 4: Build with watsonx and win prizes
When the hackathon starts, you’ll have instructions to build and submit your watsonx project. Win prizes, including a spot at this year’s IBM TechXchange Conference where you can show off your work
Prizes
We’ve put together a great collection of prizes. The top three teams will win a trip to the IBM TechXchange Conference 2024 in Vegas, including travel and lodging. At the conference, we’ll reveal the grand prizes:
- 1st Place: Your team will receive $5,000 in IBM Cloud credits to continue your project, and each team member will receive an IBM Individual Learning Subscription and IBM watsonx swag bag. You’ll also get the chance to present your work on stage!
- 2nd Place: Each team member receives an IBM Individual Learning Subscription and IBM watsonx swag bag.
- 3rd Place: IBM watsonx swag bags for the full team.
Additional prizes include Apple AirPods Pros for the first runners-up and IBM watsonx hoodies for second runners-up.
Important dates
The conference is quickly approaching in October, so be mindful of the important dates below.
- September 3: Get an introduction from top IBM experts on the watsonx products you will use during the hackathon
- September 12: Watch the kickoff to get set up on your watsonx accounts and start the hackathon
- September 12 – 22: Participate in the hackathon
- September 30: Winners announced
- October 21 – 24: IBM TechXchange Conference live in Las Vegas
