Compete to solve a real-world energy challenge with data analytics and machine learning in Python.
Free with RSVP
Forty Acres
Are you ready for the chaos? PGE’s Energy AI Hackathon is back January 22-24 for another weekend of data analytics madness.
This three-day event challenges UT Austin students to solve a real-world energy challenge and compete for thousands in prize money and the opportunity to present to event sponsors at their corporate offices.
Participants will work in multidisciplinary teams alongside industry mentors to develop an innovative AI-driven solution with data analytics and machine learning in Python. On the final day, teams will present their solution to a panel of industry experts.
Event Details
Register teams of 3-4, which can include students from other departments and schools (UT EID required), but one student must be a UT PGE student and at least 1 undergraduate student per team.
Schedule – In Person on the 40 acres:
Friday Evening January 22nd – ½ day workshop and problem introduction
Saturday All Day January 23rd – 1 day working, initial prototypes, testing
Sunday All Day January 24th – ½ day finalize workflows, presentation building and ½ day presentations, judging and awards
Awards:
$5,000 for first place teams
$2,500 for second place teams
$1,000 for third place teams
$500 for fourth place teams
Want to learn more before you sign up? Come to our Hackathon Info Session on December 2nd.