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• Assemble organizing team.
• Define hackathon goals and themes.
• Prepare a list of generative AI challenges, tools, references, data
• Secure venue and equipment
• Set up registration and promote the event.

• Send preparatory materials to participants.
• Set up a communication channel for questions and team formation.

• Participants arrive, register, and enjoy a light lunch
• Networking opportunities for forming or joining teams.

• Welcome speech
• Overview of event schedule, rules, and expectations.
• Introduction of mentors, IT support, and any guest speakers
• Explanation of the generative AI opportunities and challenges.

• Identify / assign teams
• Teams start brainstorming and select a generative AI challenge.

• Teams work on their projects.
• Mentors and IT support provide guidance and troubleshoot issues.
• Snacks and refreshments available.

• Break for participants to relax and network.
• Refreshments available.

• Teams continue working on their projects.
• Focus on finalizing solutions and preparing presentations.

• Teams submit their projects.
• Short break while organizers prepare for presentations.

• Teams present their solutions to judges and participants
• Each presentation followed by a brief Q&A.

• Judges deliberate and select winners
• Recognition given to winning teams and notable participants.
• Closing remarks and thanks to participants, mentors, IT support, and sponsors.

• Final networking opportunities.
• Thank participants for attending and invite them to future events.
• Encourage ongoing collaboration in generative AI.

• Send out a feedback survey.
• Analyze feedback to understand event successes and areas for improvement.
• Share highlights through university channels and social media
• Thank participants and everyone involved.

Survey platform

Ongoing project progress

• Compile and share any code, resources, or learning materials.
• Encourage ongoing community engagement in generative AI.