Date: November 20 – December 5, 2024
Welcome to ACCElerate – AI Hackathon!
Dive into a one-of-a-kind AI hackathon experience where you’ll tackle real-world business challenges, work directly with industry mentors, and unlock career-changing opportunities. Hosted by ACCE and supported by National Bank and Brave Career, this hackathon offers a unique blend of coding, direct interviewing with team lead, and professional growth.
- Build Period: Nov 20 – Nov 30
- Slection Period: Nov 20 – Dec 3
- Demo Day & Award Ceremony: Dec 5, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: National Bank ShowBox, the exchange tower lobby (130 King St W, Toronto, ON M5X 2A2)
- Requirements: Coding experience required
- Time Commitment: Approximately 20-30 hours over two weeks
What’s in it for you?
- Real-World Experience: Collaborate in small teams to build a real-world AI project, with direct mentorship from tech founders, directors, and industry leaders.
- Boost Your Resume: Showcase your skills and project work, enhancing your portfolio with valuable, practical experience.
- Direct Interview Opportunities: High-performing participants will have a chance for interviews directly with mentors and hiring managers at top tech companies.
- Win Cash Prizes: Compete for top honors and a cash prize awarded to the winning team. Stand out with your skills and take home more than just experience!
Meet Some of Our Inspiring Team Leads:
Our mentors and team leads are distinguished tech business founders, senior directors, and hiring managers.
- Raymond Chik (Angel Investor, Founder of Untether AI, Kapik Integration etc.)
- Edward Wang (Co-Founder & President at Jarvis Consulting)
- Ben Hum (Co-Founder of ReactForge Inc., Board Member at AR Medical Technologies)
- Garry Chan (Startup Builder, CTO at AI Partnership Corp.)
- Danny Hui (Senior Director at RBC)
- Xiliang Zhu (Senior Applied Scientist, Dialpad)
- Haobing Chu (Senior Manager ML, 6sense)
- Saeid Shabani (Entrepreneur in legal Tech startups）
Demo Day – December 5, 2024 (Thursday)
Enjoy a catered evening with food and refreshments as you network, learn from presentations, and witness innovative AI solutions. Demo Day is open to all selected participants, and non-selected registrants as well.
Date and Time: Dec 5, 2024 (Thursday) 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue:
National Bank ShowBox, the exchange tower lobby
-130 King St W, Toronto, ON M5X 2A2
Fees:
$40 per person (HST included) – ACCE Members and Partners
(Members of ACCE and Partners may bring 1 guest for free)
$40 per person (HST included) – Non-members
$20 per person (HST included) – Students
Online Registration: https://accelerate-ai.eventbrite.ca
Inquiry: Please call (905)479-2802 or email: membership@acce.ca