Google Doha AI Challenge: Qatar Creating Vision
Agenda
Ahead of the Google Doha AI Challenge: Qatar Creating Vision, Google, Beyond and Zindi will host an information webinar introducing participants to the challenge theme, competition format, available tracks, and the programme experience.
The session will provide participants with background on the Qatar Creating Vision theme, an overview of the challenge structure, and guidance on how to prepare for the virtual competition. It will also introduce the Google AI tools and resources that participants may use during the challenge.
The webinar will provide an opportunity for participants to engage with representatives from Google, Beyond and Zindi and ask questions ahead of the competition.
Google Doha AI Challenge: Qatar Creating Vision
Time: 18:00–19:00 Doha Time
118:00 – 18:10 Welcome and Opening Remarks (Zindi)
Welcome and introductions
Overview of the Google, Beyond and Zindi partnership
Objectives of the Doha AI Challenge
Introduction to the Qatar Creating Vision theme
18:10 – 18:20 Qatar Creating Vision: The Challenge Context (Zindi)
Introduction to the Qatar Creating Vision theme
Overview of the real-world problem the challenge aims to address
Why AI and data-driven approaches are relevant to the challenge
Introduction to the potential use cases
18:20 – 18:30 Building with Google AI (Google Representative)
Overview of relevant Google AI tools and resources
Introduction to Gemini and how participants may use it during the challenge
Available learning and technical resources
Opportunities to explore different AI approaches
18:30 – 18:45 Challenge Overview and Competition Format (Zindi)
Introduction to the challenge structure and tracks
Virtual competition timeline
Team formation and participation requirements
Submission and judging process
Overview of the public LLM-based judging and final human evaluation
Key dates and milestones
18:45 – 18:55 Preparing for the Challenge (Zindi)
Recommended preparation and resources
Zindi platform orientation
Overview of webinars, office hours and mentorship opportunities
How participants can engage through the Zindi community forum
What to expect throughout the two-week competition
18:55 – 19:00 Questions and Closing Remarks
Participant Q&A
Final reminders
Next steps and competition launch information
Closing remarks
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will:
Understand the Qatar Creating Vision theme and its relevance.
Understand the challenge structure and available participation tracks.
Know how the virtual competition will work.
Understand how to access support through webinars, office hours and the Zindi community.
Become familiar with relevant Google AI tools and resources.
Know how to prepare for the competition and where to find further information.