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Apr 5 | In-Person Hackathon Event | Microsoft Reactor| Redmond
April 5 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Free
Get ready for an in-person hackathon event like no other! Dive into the world of AI and LLMs, collaborate with fellow innovators, and create something extraordinary. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just curious to learn, this is your chance to build impactful AI applications while having a blast!
Theme: AI Agents – Build innovative AI solutions powered by responsible and intelligent agents
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Microsoft Reactor, Redmond
What to Bring:
A laptop (ready to code!)
Python (version 3.11 recommended)
A basic idea of LLMs
Excitement to create and collaborate
What You’ll Get:
Hands-on tutorial to kickstart your AI-building journey
9 hours of hacking time
Pizza and snacks to keep you fueled
A chance to present your project and win prizes
New connections and friends
Deliverables:
A public GitHub repo with your project code
A presentation for pitching to judges
Agenda:
9:00 AM – Welcome
9:30 AM – Coding Starts
10:00 AM – Hack Time
12:00 PM – Lunch & Hack
2:00 PM – Micro Pitches Begin
4:00 PM – Final Pitches (Top 10)
5:00 PM – Winners Announced & Closing Remarks
6:00 PM – Goodbye!
Curious about what you can create? Don’t miss out!
👉 Register Now: https://forms.office.com/r/DSed0HqE6a
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