GovTech x OpenAI Hackathon: Join Asia-Pacific’s First OpenAI Hackathon for Public Good

Are you ready to dive into the world of AI and innovation for public good? The GovTech x OpenAI Hackathon is just around the corner, offering a unique opportunity for developers to shape the future of AI in Singapore and beyond!

Event Overview

📅 Date: Friday, 22 November 2024
📍 Location: Lifelong Learning Institute, Singapore
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This one-day event will be filled with exciting sessions, from hands-on coding to insights from industry leaders. Hosted by GovTech and OpenAI, this hackathon invites you to create groundbreaking solutions using models such as OpenAI GPT-4o Realtime and o1 reasoning model. The theme, “AI for the Public Good,” is focused on developing AI tools that benefit Singapore and the world.

Why Participate?

• Prototype Development: Build innovative solutions guided by experts from GovTech and OpenAI.

• Networking: Collaborate with like-minded peers and join a team or create one with up to five members.

• Learning: Gain insights from leading AI and digital technology professionals.

• Prizes: Win up to USD 25,000 in OpenAI API credits for your team!

Judges and Guest of Honor

Meet the distinguished panel of judges who will evaluate the hackathon entries across innovation, impact, and technical execution:

• Mr. Mark Chen - Senior Vice President of Research, OpenAI

• Mr. Chen Kaiwei - Senior Director, Head of Product Strategy and Product Practice, GovTech

• Dr. He Ruimin - Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer and Deputy Chief Digital Technology Officer, Ministry of Digital Development and Information

The event’s Guest of Honor will be Mr. Joseph Leong, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Digital Development and Information, Smart Nation, and Cybersecurity, who will be on hand to open the event and inspire participants.

Prizes

🏆 First Place: $25,000 in OpenAI API credits
🥈 Second Place: $15,000 in OpenAI API credits
🥉 Third Place: $10,000 in OpenAI API credits

How to Participate

• Registration Deadline: Submit your interest by 12 November 2024. Selected applicants will be notified by 15 November.

• Bring Your Vision: Submit a unique problem statement or use case that aligns with the hackathon theme.

Judging Criteria

Projects will be evaluated on five key areas:

1. Effective use of the AI model.

2. Innovation and creativity.

3. Quality of the solution’s implementation.

4. Presentation and clarity.

5. Real-world impact and relevance to public good.

The GovTech x OpenAI Hackathon is an incredible opportunity to challenge yourself, collaborate with top talent, and make a meaningful impact. Don’t miss out—register your interest today and join the movement to create AI solutions that benefit society.

Register Here: GovTech x OpenAI Hackathon Registration