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March 15 - 17, 2024
Startup House Riga

AI Playground For Brave Ideas

WINNERS

1000€ money prize from Intelligent.vc to the audience vote

+ Unicorn or Not

+ DialUp
+ Perfect Paul
+ Clipster
+ Unicorn or Not

Google Cloud 3000 USD Credits

Partners & Friends

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AI Playground is Open to All

Be among the first movers to make the most of the AI revolution. A the 48h hackathon gives you a unique opportunity to meet like-minded people, create a team, listen to keynotes and workshops, get help from experienced mentors and rapidly test out your ideas. Upgrade your skills on the wide possibilities of AI and meet your people building the future.

Seats are limited, but participation is FREE
#hack4ai #JoinThePlayground

Hackathon with a lot of coders

48h of hacking

From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, you will be among a hundred participants with the same goal - to test, build and experiment with what AI tools and technology have to offer. It's the perfect opportunity to make the first step towards creating something great. 

Build & Learn

Whether you're an AI expert, or just starting out-Hack4AI will be there to support you. Keynotes and workshops will give an intro to the AI landscape from A-Z, expert keynotes will offer a deep dive look, and more than 30 mentors will advise on subjects ranging from marketing to machine learning.

Coffee & Wi-Fi

Startup House Riga will be transformed into a hive of tech & tinkering. We'll take care of the coffee, drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi, fun & games - just bring your team, your laptop, sleeping bag and focus on building!

Prize pool

The experience is the biggest prize in the hackathon - but not the only one! Our friends and partners will offer valuable prizes worth more than 10 000 EUR to four best ideas in the hackathon. 

HACKING

hack4.ai 48-hour hack on March 15 Open to all! Innovators, coders,  marketers and creatives, break norms, lead the charge, and redefine the future. Join now and claim your spot in the realm of AI.

EXPLORING

The canvas is yours! Creative minds, artists, storytellers – dive into the unknown realms of AI, unleash creativity, and become the storyteller of a captivating journey. Seize the moment.

LEARNING

Connect, share, and dive deep. From curious learners to seasoned experts, hack4AI is your haven for peer-to-peer learning. Ignite the spark, redefine the AI narrative – join now and be part of a community shaping the future!

4 tracks

These are mostly just guidelines, anyway. Focus on your idea - as long as it includes AI, it fits. 

AI for Business & Innovations

CODERS

BUSINESS STRATEGISTS

MARKETERS

IT PROFESSIONALS 

ENTREPRENEURS

TEAMS

Moderns workplace with creatives and coders

Gear up for the ultimate business makeover with Hack4Work! We're talking about diving into the wild world of AI, where your business analytics, streamline processes, predict market trends, craft innovative marketing strategies or build automation, are about to get a serious upgrade. Picture this: you and your team, hustling like mad scientists, prototyping like there's no tomorrow, and maybe—just maybe—building the next billion-dollar idea. Whether you're a seasoned marketer, a tech whiz, or just someone with a passion for innovation, Hack4Work is your or your team ticket to redefining success in the digital age! 

AI for Art & Entertainment 

CREATIVE CODERS

GAME DEVELOPERS

ARTISTS

COPYWRITERS

MUSICIANS 

DESIGNERS

CREATIVE DIRECTORS

TECH ENTHUSIASTS

Light sign in window Make your Story

Unleash your imagination, upgrade music, art, film, gaming, and even shake up the advertising industry with your AI-infused masterpieces. Whether you're a coding maestro, a visionary artist, a creative director, or just someone with a passion for pushing boundaries, Hack4Fun is the track to make waves

 AI for Humans

NON PROFITS

PRIVACY ADVOCATES 

INDUSTRY EXPERTS

DEVELOPERS

STUDENTS

DATA SCIENTISTS

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Technology is built to serve humanity, not the other way around. At Hack4Humans track, we're all about exploring the potential of AI in realms of social impact - healthcare, mobility, education, food, AI ethics and privacy, non-profits and social causes, cybersecurity and crisis response. If you have an idea with the potential to improve your surroundings - get started here and make the most of it.

AI for Myself

CODERS

MANAGERS

HR EXPERTS

PRODUCTIVITY EXPERTS

LIFE COACHES 

AI ENTHUSIASTS

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Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-improvement like never before? Hack4Myself is here to revolutionize the way you approach personal development with the power of AI. Dive into a world where AI-driven solutions empower you to enhance your productivity, optimize your health and wellness, supercharge your creativity, and unlock your full potential. Hack4Myself is your gateway to becoming the enhanced version of yourself.

Get Involved

Join Hack4AI and turn your wildest ideas into reality, all in just 48 hours!

Partner with us 

Hey there, forward-thinking companies! Ready to join the AI wave and be a part of something truly great? We're on the lookout for sponsors and barter partners who want to make a mark in the world of AI. Whether it's providing prizes, food, drinks, or other perks for our participants, your contribution will be instrumental in making this event a success. And in return? You'll enjoy prime branding opportunities, exclusive access, and the chance to network with tech's brightest minds. So, seize the opportunity to be a part of the action and help shape the future of AI—let's make magic happen together!

FAQ

Got questions? We've got answers!

  • Hack4AI is a 48-hour business idea hackathon aimed at creating new solutions and business ideas in a short period of time. Participants pitch their ideas, form teams, and build a working prototype of a real product from scratch in 48 hours with the help of team mentors and experts.

  • The event will take place from Friday afternoon, March 15 to Sunday evening, March 17 at Startup House Riga, Spikeri Quarter, in Riga. Teamwork, opening and final presentations, keynotes and lectures will all take place onsite (see agenda).

  • The hackathon is open to professionals and enthusiasts from all experience levels and various fields, including coders, startups, entrepreneurs, students and company teams. To participate in the hackathon, one must be at least 18 years old. The expected number of participants is around 80-100 people, and the number of places is limited.

  • Go to https://hack4ai.devpost.com/ and follow the instructions!

    Registration gives you the opportunity to pitch an idea, find teammates and participate in the hackathon, but it is not binding. The official participants of the hackathon will be the finalized teams by Friday 8:00 PM. All teams that have submitted their final projects by Sunday 2:00 PM will be eligible for the prizes.

  • Participation in the hackathon is free of charge. Hackathon participants will be provided with coffee, drinks, snacks, a team workspace, wireless internet and mentor support, as well as a relaxation area. Participants use their own computers and (optionally) sleeping bags.

  • You can participate in the Hack4AI hackathon as an individual participant, create a team before the hackathon starts or join another team. To do this, register at https://hack4ai.devpost.com/ as a participant and follow the instructions - there, you can submit your own idea and view other ideas. The desired team size is 2-5 people. All team members must register. There will be additional matchmaking during the event.

  • If you don't have a team yet at the beginning of the hackathon, there will be a presentation of all ideas, and participants who have registered for the hackathon individually will also have the opportunity to join a team during the hackathon.

  • You will have access to a wide range of expert support during the hackathon:

    • Organizer team: always available to help with practical or technical questions.

    • Team mentor: each team will be assigned a mentor who will help overcome obstacles and challenges.

    • Expert mentors: all hackathon participants will be able to get advice from experts in various fields, from marketing to application development.

    • Lectures and workshops: lectures on artificial intelligence technologies and their use will be held during the hackathon.

  • Any technology related to artificial intelligence can be used to develop ideas. This includes, but is not limited to:

    • OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral, Llama, Phind models;

    • Ready-made AI tool building solutions, such as OpenAI platform and Partyrock.aws.

  • Attendance is not required for the entire duration of the hackathon. However, the team or at least one of its representatives must be present at:

    • hackathon opening,

    • all mentor checkpoints (see agenda),

    • submissions and presentations.

  • All ideas developed during the hackathon belong to the team. The hackathon organizers, partners and mentors do not claim any ownership of the ideas and solutions. If the team chooses to continue developing the idea after the hackathon, the team members are responsible for agreeing on further cooperation among themselves.

  • All ideas submitted at the end of the hackathon will be presented to the jury and other attendees. The jury, consisting of six experts, will evaluate the ideas based on the following criteria:
     

    • Originality of idea (Uniqueness and features of product/process and the degree to which the idea is disruptive)

    • Progress during hackathon (How much the team challenged themselves and how far has the team progressed with the project during the hackathon)

    • Impact and viability (Is there a real problem being solved by the solution and is the idea viable outside of the hackathon)

    • Demo & presentation (Clarity and quality of the final idea presentation)

  • The key objectives of the hackathon are to:

    • Provide participants with hands-on experience in learning AI tools and prototyping

    • Foster innovation and creativity

    • Offer networking and professional development opportunities

    • Support the continuation of ideas and provide prizes for the best ideas.

An industry expert ? 

Are you an AI expert, seasoned coder, high level creative or visionary business strategist looking to make a difference? Apply to join the hackathon as a mentor and support the teams

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