AI for the Environment Hackathon Festival
A challenge event to help protect our environment. 08-11 August 2024.
A challenge event to help protect our environment. 08-11 August 2024.
Registrations are now open!
We’re hosting the 2024 AI Hackathon across Aotearoa and the South Pacific.
Join us and solve real-world environmental problems with AI. You’ll learn new skills, create connections, make an impact and network with mentors.
Each hackathon team will pitch to a judging panel and regional winners will be announced. Our national judging panel will then select finalists to pitch their idea at the 2024 Aotearoa AI Summit, 11 September in Auckland.
8-9 August 2024
8-9 August 2024
8-9 August 2024
8-9 August 2024
9-10 August 2024
10-11 August 2024
8-9 August 2024 (Online)
Each location hosts a 48 hour hackathon. All pitches are recorded and winners are selected in each location. Our judging panel will then select finalists to pitch their idea at the Aotearoa AI Summit on 11 September in Auckland. The Summit audience will then vote for their favourite solution and the award winning team will be announced.
From protecting water resources, fighting climate change, reducing pollution, managing land use, preserving biodiversity and improving the ways we experience our own environments, we’re solving real-world problems.
Including the prize haul!
Register for one of our Hackathon events throughout Aotearoa and the South Pacific. If you are an experienced hacker you can join online.
This introductory course is designed for AI Hackathon participants without a programming background. It offers an overview of fundamental concepts and techniques in data science and artificial intelligence.
This course is designed for AI Hackathon participants who wish to use Python to solve problems through data science and AI techniques. It focuses on how to handle, analyse and model environmental data using Python
Our judging panel will select finalists to pitch their idea at the 2024 Aotearoa AI Summit, 11 September in Auckland.
Registrations open
Essential Information
Live Q & A sessions
AI Hackathon
Judging Day
Aotearoa AI Summit
Our panel of expert judges will select four finalists who will present at the Aotearoa AI Summit 2024 in September.
Prior to our hackathon festival we will be hosting live Q&A sessions and providing useful resources to help you prepare.
Hackathons are a safe place for a diverse range of people to unite and solve problems. Building a team with a variety of skills will help ensure your success.
When you register, let us know if you’re entering a team or as an individual.
Are you a year 12 or 13 student?
The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (SCMS) at the University of Waikato proudly announces the inaugural SCMS Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hackathon Award.
Check out the 2023 event highlights
Check out the 2022 event highlights
“Being a part of this experience was nothing short of phenomenal, as I had the privilege to collaborate with some of the sharpest minds out there. Together, we embarked on a quest to cook up innovative solutions and dive deep into the exciting world of AI, all while uniting our efforts to combat pressing global issues. The event saw teams pouring their hearts and souls into the challenges, resulting in a whirlwind of astonishing ideas and unwavering teamwork.”
“It was such an enriching experience for the last two intense days when we delved into our environmental problem, came up with the solution and presented the concept. It was lots of brain power, discussions, reflection and of course laughter with my wonderful team members.
There are heaps of learnings from the innovative minds in the rooms and expanding my connections with brilliant, passionate participants and supportive mentors. Thank you AI Forum NZ, She Sharp, and academyEX for curating such a meaningful and engaging event that bridges AI with real-world impact.”
“The two-day event brought together brilliant minds passionate about AI technology and the environment, with a shared goal of finding innovative solutions to address pressing environmental challenges.
As a judge, I had the privilege of witnessing outstanding pitches and solutions presented by the participating teams. The level of creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills displayed by each team was truly inspiring.”