AI Databricks Hackathon + Networking Mixer NYC
Databricks-Sponsored Hackathon AND Networking Mixer at Queens College
Sept 18 to 20
IMPORTANT NOTE: TECH NETWORKING MIXERS WILL TAKE PLACE ALL 3 DAYS.
Spend a weekend building with AI on Databricks, guided by the engineers who work on the platform itself. Over three days at Queens College, you'll form a small team, take on a live challenge, and leave with a finished project, a professional network, and a real Databricks credential. No experience required, just come curious!
What your ticket includes:
💻 Build with AI on Databricks with a team.
🎓 The Academy Accreditation Corner - earn a real Databricks accreditation alongside others, and add it to your LinkedIn by Sunday night.
🤝 The WAGMI-Connect networking corner - dedicated time with working tech professionals, so you leave with connections as well as a project.
📸 A professional headshot (available only Sunday), included in your ticket. Plus a goodie bag, Databricks credits to build with (on top of the free edition), and prizes for the top teams.
🧋Boba drink of your choice :)!
The weekend
Friday, Sept 18 · 3:00 - 8:00 PM (check-in from 2:00 PM)
Pick up your badge and goodie bag, meet the room, and form a team of two or three. There will be a 1-hour "Introduction to Databricks" session, Q&A and helping students sign up on Free Edition.
Experiment with PRISM (guided by team @ Block Convey).
The challenge is revealed at kickoff... and the build begins.
Saturday, Sept 19 · 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
A full day to build. Get unstuck by Databricks engineers (office hours 12-3 pm), make progress toward your accreditation, connect with professionals in the WAGMI-Connect networking corner, and book your headshot slot.
1st submissions due at 1:00 am on Sunday, Sept 20
Sunday, Sept 20 -
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Presentations will start after 10 am.
Headshot section opens after noon.
Every team presents, and judges select the top 5 to take the main stage for a 3 to 5 minute demo. Winners are chosen by the Databricks team.
Prizes
Winning teams take home a Lululemon Everywhere Backpack and an Owala FreeSip Thermal bottle.
Who it's for
Students and career-changers building with AI for the first time, and anyone already in tech who wants to sharpen their skills, meet the next wave of talent, and leave with a project and a credential worth showing.
Sponsors
Databricks · Queens College Tech Incubator · WAGMI-Connect
No proceeds go to Databricks. Spots are limited, reserve yours below!
Contact the host on Linkedin for any questions/concerns: kaurpriyanka