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Classroom to Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Hackathons, and Global Opportunities with Zindi

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Fetched about 5 hours ago

Saturday, June 20, 2026

to Saturday, June 20, 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEdtechFintech
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.

Event Type

in person

62

Participants

5

Est. Projects

Join us for "Classroom to Industry: Artificial Intelligence, Hackathons, and Global Opportunities with Zindi." This dual-session launchpad will equip you with a definitive roadmap for the semester, ensuring you know exactly how to progress, and provide an exclusive, hands-on masterclass from a regional industry expert. What You Will Gain: Your Semester Roadmap: A clear, strategic overview of the learning path, specialized tracks (Machine Learning, NLP, Computer Vision), upcoming peer-led projects, and a breakdown of chapter roles and practical activities expected throughout the semester.Industry Insider Secrets: A direct session with Eric Jagwara (Zindi Country Ambassador for Uganda & Edge AI Engineer), focusing on maximizing the entire Zindi platform. He will walk you through, step-by-step, how to:Navigate and participate effectively in hackathons (live demonstration).Unlock the power of Zindi's extensive learning resources.Utilize Zindi to discover job opportunities and build a professional portfolio that attracts global recruiters. This event is essential for all students serious about transitioning their data science skills into a meaningful career. The future is here, and it’s built with code. Secure your spot now. Limited spaces are available at the NITDA IT Hub.

Judge Accessibility

Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10

Top signals

Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges

Organizers

Alex Johnson

alex@example.org

Jamie Rivera

jamie@example.org

Sam Chen

sam@example.org

Estimated Audience

Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech

Technical Focus

AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%

Industries

Healthcare
Education
Climate

Technologies

Python
React
OpenAI

Why this estimate

  • • Hosted by a university
  • • Open to students
  • • MLH member event

Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.

Quality Score

Quality Score

72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Operations12/15

Why this score

Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored

Missing data

Prize details
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