September 26 - October 4, 2024
The second edition of the Bensadoun School of Retail Management’s Retail Gen AI Hackathon in partnership with ALDO Group andÌýpowered by AWS, IVADO Labs, and the DataSphere Lab, was a unique opportunity to work on a real-life problem and learn how AI (Generative, Predictive, and Prescriptive) can help retailers make better data-driven decisions within their operations.
We are proud to have been supported by the DataSphere Lab at Â鶹AV who provided students with machine learning models and cloud-based resources that were essential to accomplish their goals.
Here are the highlights from our event!
Want to work collaboratively in a fun yet competitive environment to develop innovative AI solutions for the ALDO Group?
What to expect
No need to have previous hacking and coding experience! Coaches and mentors from ALDO Group and AWS will be on-site during the final hacking phase to guide you with your proposed solutions.
- The challenge will be released to registered teams via email on September 26th at 10:00Ìýam.
- Initial idea submission proposals from teams will de due on October 1st at 5:00 pm.
- Final phase participants (10 teams) will be announced October 2nd at 3:00 pm and will participate in the live hacking final phase on Â鶹AV campus as of October 3rd at 10:00Ìýam through to October 4th at 2:00Ìýpm.
- Final presentations will take place at 3:00Ìýpm on October 4th and conclude with the prize giving ceremony from 5:30-7:00 pm to announce the Retail Gen AI Hackathon winners.
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Why participate?
- A great opportunity to innovate in the context of a real AI retail business challenge and validate solutions applied in a live scenario.
- Access to a 2-hour AWS virtual Insights Workshop and each finalist team receives AWS access for the hacking phase.
- Networking and mentoring with ALDO experts, academics, and students from different programs and faculties. AWS experts are available in breakout rooms and virtually for consultations.
- All finalist teams will receive swag, food, refreshments, private event space + breakout rooms at Â鶹AV event headquarters.
Prize money!
Registration
There is no registration fee. Open to Â鶹AV students only.
Registration is now closed. Any questions? Please reach out to bsrm.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca
The creative process
Retail Gen AI Hackathon is one part of ALDO Group’s artificial intelligence efforts
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