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February 10, 2024
8AM - 8PM
Lakeside Expo Center

Registration Closed for this Event

The Challenge

Develop an AI-powered solution that addresses a need or challenge in todays' society. Your solution can target any industry, demographic, or issue, but it should showcase AI's potential to innovate, transform, and elevate.

Areas of exploration include:

Health & Wellbeing: Leveraging AI for early disease detection, mental health support, or personal wellness recommendations.
Environment & Conservation: Using AI to monitor climate change, preserve biodiversity, or optimize sustainable practices in urban settings.
Education & Learning: Harnessing AI to personalize learning experiences, support educators, or bridge educational gaps in underserved areas.
Finance & Economics: Developing AI tools for better financial forecasting, fraud detection, or economic growth in developing regions.
Entertainment & Media: Innovating with AI to create adaptive content, enhance user experiences, or revolutionize content distribution.

Submission Tracks

Select a prompt from any one of the following tracks. The prompts will be released for each track on the day of the event.


General Track	Get a chance to solve an open-ended problem. Identify a problem, and design an innovative solution backed by artificial intelligence.
Health Track	Health is more important now than ever. Leverage AI to solve the problems faced by patients, healthcare workers and hospitals.

Prizes

Each track will have the following cash prizes for the winning teams.

1st place	$2,000
2nd place	$1,000
3rd place	$500

Event Schedule


8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Check-in and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Team Formation & Icebreakers
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Problem Statement & Guidelines Presentation
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Morning Hacking Session
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	Guest Speaker Session: Miami - AI & Beyond by Mr. Burhan Sebin, Head of Research at Venture Miami, AI Advisor Venue: Lakeside Auditorium
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Lunch Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.	Wireframing Interfaces for AI Powered Tools by Prof. Lorena Lopez Venue: Lakeside Expo Center
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Afternoon Hacking Session
5:30 PM	Submission Deadline
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Presentation & Judging
7:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.	Awards & Recognition
7:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Closing Remarks by Organizers
8:00 p.m	Networking and Wrap-up

Guest Speaker

Burhan Sebin is the head of research at Venture Miami, where he fosters the tech ecosystem in South Florida by connecting key stakeholders such as founders, funders, and talent, and analyzing trends in the sector and aspects of quality of life to foster technological growth in the region.

His experience includes roles at international companies like Procter and Gamble and Redbull, as well as a background in tech entrepreneurship providing him with a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics and startup development. Burhan spearheads the Built in Miami incubator program, an initiative supporting tech entrepreneurs with Miami's resources to establish new companies.

He also serves as the Convener of the Miami Advanced Air Mobility Committee. This role entails collaborating with governmental agencies and industry leaders to integrate Advanced Air Mobility solutions in the region.

As the Founder of the Miami AI Hub, Burhan has built a strong community of AI enthusiasts and regularly shares AI insights through his weekly newsletter, which reaches over 3,000 subscribers. He is also a Member of the Board of Advisors for AI 2030, a global initiative focused on harnessing AI's transformative power for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is HorizonAI Hackathon?

HorizonAI Hackathon is a dynamic 12-hour event where students from diverse backgrounds collaborate to create innovative solutions, with a focus on artificial intelligence. This event is designed to showcase AI's potential in addressing various societal needs and challenges.
‍When and where is HorizonAI Hackathon taking place?

The HorizonAI Hackathon is scheduled for February 10th, 2024, and will run from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST. It is an in-person event held at the Lakeside Expo Hall, University of Miami.
‍What is the cost to participate in HorizonAI Hackathon?

Admission to the HorizonAI Hackathon is free.
‍What is the goal of the projects at HorizonAI Hackathon?

Participants are encouraged to develop AI-powered solutions that address a need or challenge in today's society. The solutions can target any industry, demographic, or issue, emphasizing the transformative and innovative capabilities of AI. There are two tracks - a general track for all the solutions that are not healthcare related, and there is a healthcare track that addresses AI powered solutions for health related services.
‍Who can participate in HorizonAI Hackathon?

University Students from all educational and technical backgrounds are welcome to participate. The event is designed to be inclusive and encourages a variety of perspectives and skills. The participants must be currently enrolled in a university or college.
What is the ideal number of members for a team?

A team can have a maximum of 5 members.
What are the technical coding requirements for participating in the hackathon?

This one-day hackathon is open to students from all disciplines, and no specific coding skills are required to participate. Teams can submit their ideas in various formats, including prototype screens, a presentation about the idea/concept, or a video explaining the concept. The evaluation process will focus on assessing the overall impact and innovation of the idea, rather than technical expertise alone. This approach allows for a diverse range of participants and encourages creative, interdisciplinary solutions.
‍Are there any other prerequisites or required skills for participating?

While having some background in technology or AI can be beneficial, there are no strict prerequisites. The hackathon encourages learning and collaboration among participants with varying levels of expertise.
‍Will there be any mentors or experts available during the event?

‍Yes, mentors and experts in the field of AI and technology will be available to guide participants, offer advice, and help refine ideas and projects.
‍Is there a theme or specific focus for the projects?

While there is no strict theme, projects should focus on utilizing AI to address real-world challenges and demonstrate the potential for positive societal impact.
‍Are there any prizes or recognition for outstanding projects?

Details about prizes and recognition for outstanding projects will be announced. Participants are encouraged to check the event website and communications for updates. Selected projects will be provided an opportunity to showcase their ideas during the AI Summit of the Americas event on Feb 13th (Tuesday) organized by the College of Engineering, University of Miami.
I do not have any team members to participate with me. Can I register as an individual participant?

Yes absolutely, you can participate as an individual participant. During registration if you would like to be a part of any other team or join other individual participants, you are encouraged to do so.