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Event overview
Calling all developers!
Be part of this exciting one-day hackathon on 22 November 2024 to transform AI-powered concepts into reality, using cutting-edge models such as OpenAI GPT-4o Realtime and o1 reasoning model.
Jointly organised by GovTech and OpenAI.
Date: Friday, 22 November 2024
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Road 8, Singapore 408601
Theme: AI for the Public Good, for Singapore and the World
Guided by technical specialists from GovTech and OpenAI, you'll have the opportunity to:
Build innovative prototypes
Collaborate with peers as a team
Gain insights from industry leaders
Compete for attractive prizes
How to participate
Submit your problem statement or use case to solve during the event.
Form teams of up to 5 members, or sign up individually to be grouped with others.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 15 November 2024.
Register your interest
Team prizes
First Place
USD 25,000 worth of OpenAI API credits
Second Place
USD 15,000 worth of OpenAI API credits
Third Place
USD 10,000 worth of OpenAI API credits
Judging criteria
Teams will be scored on 5 areas, as follows:
Appropriate and effective use of the AI model.
Innovative application of the use case.
Quality of implementation.
Clarity and impactful project presentation.
Adherence to hackathon theme: Practical value and potential real-world impact.
Guest-of-honour and judging panel
Guest-of-Honour
Mr Joseph Leong, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Smart Nation, and Cybersecurity
Judge
Mr Mark Chen, Senior Vice President of Research, OpenAI
Judge
Mr Chen Kaiwei, Senior Director, Head of Product Strategy and Product Practice, GovTech
Judge
Dr He Ruimin, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Deputy Chief Digital Technology Officer, Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Frequently asked questions
Can I join the hackathon virtually?
No, this is a Physical Hackathon. All participants should be residing in Singapore and must be present throughout the entire hackathon on the event date.
I do not have any technical background, can I join the hackathon?
No, the hackathon is exclusively for developers who will create an application using the latest OpenAI Realtime API and o1 reasoning model.
What are key timelines to note?
Registration period: 5 Nov 2024 to 12 Nov 2024, 2359 hours (or first 250 submissions)
Notification of successful applicants: 15 Nov 2024
Hackathon Event: 22 Nov 2024, 0830 to 1700hrs
Please register only if you can commit to these dates.
I do not have a team, can I still register for the hackathon?
You may register as an individual, and if shortlisted, the organiser will group you with other successful registrants to form a team.
How many members can we have in a team?
Teams can have up to 5 members. For teams with less than 5 members, the organiser may add successful individual registrants to your team.
Can we do any pre-preparation before the hackathon?
No, participants are expected to start hacking on the event day.
What are the prizes?
Prizes for the top 3 winning teams are as follows:
1st Place - USD 25,000 worth of OpenAI API Credits
2nd Place - USD 15,000 worth of OpenAI API Credits
3rd Place - USD 10,000 worth of OpenAI API Credits
Prizes won are non-exchangeable or refundable.
What do I have to bring for the hackathon?
If shortlisted, all participants are expected to bring their own problem statement or use case. Additionally, bring your own device(s) and accessories like chargers.
What will be provided for the hackathon participants?
We'll supply the essentials:
Basic setup (tables, chairs, power sockets)
Meals throughout the day (breakfast, lunch, tea break)
Everything you need to stay fueled and focused!
Ready to push innovation boundaries?
Register your interest by 12 November 2024.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 15 November 2024.
Register your interest
For general enquiries on this hackathon, please email launch@tech.gov.sg