AI Databricks Hackathon NYC (201: Created - Career Building Event)
about this event
AI Hackathon at Queens College Sept 18 to 20 · $20
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 $20 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, 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.
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. 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, make progress toward your accreditation, connect with professionals in the WAGMI-Connect corner, and book your headshot slot.
Sunday, Sept 20 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Final build time in the morning, then demos in the afternoon. Every team presents, and judges select the top ten 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
Your $20 helps cover cost of event. No proceeds go to Databricks. Spots are limited, reserve yours below!
schedule
Friday kickoff
Pick up your badge and goodie bag, meet the room, and form a team of two or three. The challenge is revealed at kickoff and the build begins. Check-in from 2:00 PM.
◍ Queens CollegeSaturday build day
A full day to build. Get unstuck by Databricks engineers, make progress toward your accreditation, connect with professionals in the WAGMI-Connect corner, and book your headshot slot.
◍ Queens CollegeSunday demos and finals
Final build time in the morning, then demos in the afternoon. Every team presents, and judges select the top ten to take the main stage for a 3 to 5 minute demo. Winners are chosen by the Databricks team.
◍ Queens Collegetickets
| Ticket | Price | Fee | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $20 | — | Available | Includes team building, Databricks accreditation, networking corner, professional headshot, goodie bag, Databricks credits, and prizes eligibility. |
prizes
| Place | Prize | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Winning teams | Lululemon Everywhere Backpack and Owala FreeSip Thermal bottle | Lululemon Everywhere Backpack and Owala FreeSip Thermal bottle |