平特五不中

Retail Gen AI hackathon

Retail Gen AI Hackathon | Fall 2024

September 26 - October 4, 2024

The second edition of the Retail Gen AI Hackathon, powered by ALDO Group, and in collaboration with AWS, is a unique opportunity to work on a real-life problem, and learn how AI and data analytics can help retailers make better data-driven decisions within their operations. We are proud to be supported by the DataSphere Lab at 平特五不中 who will provide students with machine learning models and cloud-based resources that will be essential to accomplish their goals.

Want to work collaboratively in a fun yet competitive environment to develop innovative generative AI solutions for the ALDO Group鈥檚 Data & Analytics Corporate Team?

What to expect

No need to have previous hacking and coding experience! Coaches and mentors from ALDO Group and AWS will be on-site during the final hacking phase to guide you with your proposed solutions.

  • The challenge will be released to registered teams via email on September 26th at 10:00听am.
  • Initial idea submission proposals from teams will de due on October 1st at 5:00 pm.
  • Final phase participants (10 teams) will be announced October 2nd at 3:00 pm and will participate in the live hacking final phase on 平特五不中 campus as of October 3rd at 10:00听am through to October 4th at 2:00听pm.
  • Final presentations will take place at 3:00听pm on October 4th and conclude with the prize giving ceremony from 5:30-7:00 pm to announce the Retail Gen AI Hackathon winners.

Why participate?

  1. A great opportunity to innovate in the context of a real AI retail business challenge and validate solutions applied in a live scenario.
  2. Access to a 2-hour AWS virtual Insights Workshop and each finalist team receives AWS access for the hacking phase.
  3. Networking and mentoring with ALDO experts, academics, and students from different programs and faculties. AWS experts are available in breakout rooms and virtually for consultations.
  4. All finalist teams will receive swag, food, refreshments, private event space + breakout rooms at 平特五不中 event headquarters.

Prize money!

$6,000 1st Place Team
$3,000 2nd Place Team
$1,500 3rd Place Team
$750 Two category winners (TBD)

Registration

There is no registration fee. Open to 平特五不中 students only.


The creative process

The creative process


Retail Gen AI Hackathon is one part of ALDO Group鈥檚 artificial intelligence efforts

Back to top