over 1 year ago

And the winner is...

The judges have weighed in, and we're excited to share the news! Go to the University of Florida AI Days Hackathon gallery to congratulate the winners and check out all of the awesome submissions.

Here are the winners:

IBM Award, Claim Guard

1st Place - Aidlink

2nd Place - BeHeal

3rd Place - Atlas

over 1 year ago

Location Update. Awards Ceremony is in the Rion Ballroom

over 1 year ago

Vote by hearts

Since the public voting feature is not working, we will use the hearts to judge the most popular submission. Make sure you cast your votes.

over 1 year ago

Congratulations! You did it!

Congratulations on completing the AI Days UF/IBM Hackathon supported by Swamphacks. A special congratulations to those who completed their very first hackathon.

Stay tuned the most popular voting will be turned on shortly and you will be able to see all the projects!

Thank you for participating!

See you all tomorrow.

**Remember at least 1 person from your team must be present at the Awards Ceremony for you to win. Reitz Union at 12:30pm.

IBM reps will be there and they are looking forward to speaking with each of you.

over 1 year ago

Come get food and merch now!

over 1 year ago

IBM is here NOW in Little Hall 201 with Merch!!!!

Come meet IBM and pick up some Merch. Also we have Jimmy Johns lunch coming.

Take a break for some lunch and merch.

over 1 year ago

Important Information - Submissions and Awards Ceremony

Key Reminders

Submissions are due at 5:00 p.m. Devpost will lock at 5:00 p.m.
Make your code and video public.
Make each team member's name and department visible in the video.
Everyone on your team should be registered on Devpost.
Make sure you follow all the rules to avoid elimination.

Awards Ceremony Monday 10/27, 12:00 pm. Reitz Ballroom

At least one person from your team must be present at the Awards Ceremony.
At the awards ceremony, you must check in by 12:00 p.m. At 12:00 pm, I will run my download of check-ins. If your team is not present…

over 1 year ago

Palm and Pine Breakfast is being served in Little Hall 201

over 1 year ago

Leftover food

Leftovers will be left in 117 and 119.

over 1 year ago

Grand Opportunity to hack in Ireland

I hope you all are enjoying the hackathon!!! I am running a hackathon in Dublin, Ireland during spring break 2025 (and it's during St. Patricks Day holiday!). Currently, we have 10 slots remaining.

Check it out here:

Dublin, Ireland Information Session Recording Application for Dublin

over 1 year ago

Jimmy Johns Dinner is being served - Little Hall 201

over 1 year ago

Piesanos Lunch is being served in Little Hall 201

over 1 year ago

Palm and Pine Breakfast is being served in Little Hall 201

over 1 year ago

IBM webinar recording

Here is the recording:

https://ufl.zoom.us/rec/share/fs824PQJ9QiNSMwlTTeOC18S9bx76C4XpZ5JWtRGQCwFaTKgQjQrf553mouR-OI.CkAH4QaOZQTpPATJ

Be sure to reach out to the IBM mentors on discord if you have any questions.

over 1 year ago

Webinar Happening Now Join in!

https://ufl.zoom.us/my/drsanethiathomas

Please prepare your questions and be active in the chat.

over 1 year ago

Mandatory IBM Webinar in 15 mins - 7:00 Start Time

There is a MANDATORY webinar at 7:00pm with IBM via zoom, https://ufl.zoom.us/my/drsanethiathomas

Please prepare your questions and be active in the chat.

over 1 year ago

Mandatory IBM Webinar in 30 mins

There is a MANDATORY webinar at 7:00pm with IBM via zoom, https://ufl.zoom.us/my/drsanethiathomas

Please prepare your questions and be active in the chat.

over 1 year ago

Build and demo an AI solution to address the increased surge of natural disasters which is impacting how we live, how we work, and how we interact with the environment. The situation is critical, but we are not powerless in the face of this deepening crisis. Build a unique solution using IBM’s watsonx.ai generative AI platform to equip communities with the tools they need to prepare, recover, or address the impacts of these disasters.

Participants shall use IBM’s Watsonx.ai generative AI platform to create a solution to help communities prepare and recover from…

over 1 year ago

Team check in, dinner and challenge statement at 5:00pm!

There must be at least one member from your team to check in at 5:00pm today.

Dinner will also be served at 5:00pm today.

The Challenge Statement will revealed at 5:00pm today.

All will take place in Little Hall 0201

over 1 year ago

Hackathon Kick Off TODAY!!!!

We are super excited for the Hackathon Kickoff today at 5:00pm. We will be in Little Hall Room 0201. Here are some important points to note:

Your entire team must be registered in Devpost.
We will release the challenge statement and review the rules during the kickoff meeting today at 5:00pm.
We have reserved rooms Little Hall rooms 117 and 119 for the full 48 hours, but feel free to work anywhere you like.
There is a MANDATORY webinar at 7:00pm with IBM via zoom, https://ufl.zoom.us/my/drsanethiathomas
IBM Mentors will be on discord the entire hackathon, https://discord.gg/4EJhabM79p
Projects are due…

over 1 year ago

Breaking News!!!

I am so excited to announce that IBM is the hackathon sponsor!!! They are bringing a $1000 cash award as the IBM award and other gifts and swag.

What else does this mean?

Face time with IBM
Opportunities to connect with IBM mentors
IBM will host a session during the hackathon
Learn about IBM AI Tools
IBM will be the judges for the hackathon

Don't forget to connect with others via discord, https://discord.gg/GeXNXGhGXK

See you this weekend!!

over 1 year ago

Hackathon Prize Announcement!

Thank you all for registering to participate in 2024 UF AI Days Hackathon! We are preparing to have a great hackathon with food, fun, and prizes.
Below is the list of prizes. Please spread the word and let me know if you have any questions. Dr. Thomas - sanethiat@ufl.edu
First Place

1 winner - $1,000 cash value
Second Place

1 winner - $750 cash value
Third Place

1 winner - $500 cash value
Most Popular

1 winner - $250 cash value

First Place

Second Place

Third Place

Most Popular