MICROSOFT TÜRKİYE WOMEN IN AI HACKATHON

What is Microsoft Women in AI Hackathon?

Get ready for the groundbreaking “Women in AI” Hackathon, an exclusive event tailored for female university students and new graduates from South-East Europe, including countries such as Türkiye, Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Slovenia. This unique occasion is crafted to empower participants to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), showcasing their talents, fostering mutual learning, and collaborating on cutting-edge AI projects.

Our mission is clear: to inspire young women to realize their full potential in technology and propel them towards rewarding careers in the field. With a dedicated focus on AI for Good, participants will engage in cross-country teamwork, developing pilot projects with the potential to make a tangible impact on the world.

Seize this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals from diverse countries, learn from seasoned mentors, gain inspiration from esteemed guest speakers, and challenge the limits of what’s achievable with AI. Sign up now and be part of the transformative “Women in AI” Hackathon!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The applicants must be 18 and above and currently enrolled in a university in any type of diploma (undergraduate, masters or PHD) or recent graduates
Applicants must be residents of the below countries: Türkiye, Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Slovenia
Language requirements: Applicants should have an excellent understanding of English as all sessions will be in English
Technology knowledge requirements: Applicants should have AI experience (course, project, internship, thesis etc)
PC requirements: Applicants must have Windows 10 (or latest) or MacOS latest version and the Microsoft Teams application installed
Applicants are welcome to imagine and implement any solution that they're passionate about, utilizing Microsoft Azure AI services and respecting key principles such as diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
Verifying eligibility: Coderspace reserves the right to verify your eligibility. You agree to provide Coderspace with any proof of eligibility requested by CoderSpace and your refusal or failure to timely provide such proof may result in the disqualification from the hackathon

Event Perk

As a token of our appreciation for your participation, we will send a small SWAG to everyone who joins the “Women in AI” Hackathon. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your skills, learn from others, and receive a special gift from us!

Application Process

Application Deadline

February 25, 2024

Announcement of Application Results

February 28, 2024

Prep & Introduction Day

March 1, 2024

Croatia, Malta, Serbia, Slovenia (UTC +1): 13:00 – 16:30
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece (UTC+2): 14:00 – 17:30
Türkiye (UTC +3): 15:00 -18:30

Hackathon

March 8-9, 2024

Croatia, Malta, Serbia, Slovenia (UTC +1)

09.00-09.15
The Future is Female, Women in Tech Leading the Way Fireside Chat

Yanna Andronopoulou

Esra Gaon
09.15-09.30
Welcoming Groups
09.30-09.45
New Era with Generative AI & Responsible AI

Elif Acar Özgüner
09.45-10.00
Break
10.00-10.30
Success Stories: AI Making a Difference
10.30-11.15
Lunch
11.15-13.15
Tech Workshops:
* Azure OpenAI, use your data
* Azure AI Services: Speech, Vision
* No Code-Low Code: PowerApps & Microsoft Copilot Studio
13.15-13.30
Talk About Tomorrow – Feedback Form

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece (UTC+2)

10.00-10.15
The Future is Female, Women in Tech Leading the Way Fireside Chat

Yanna Andronopoulou

Esra Gaon
10.15-10.30
Welcoming Groups
10.30-10.45
New Era with Generative AI & Responsible AI

Elif Acar Özgüner
10.45-11.00
Break
11.00-11.30
Success Stories: AI Making a Difference
11.30-12.15
Lunch
12.15-14.15
Tech Workshops:
* Azure OpenAI, use your data
* Azure AI Services: Speech, Vision
* No Code-Low Code: PowerApps & Microsoft Copilot Studio
14.15-14.30
Talk About Tomorrow – Feedback Form

TÜRKİYE (UTC +3)

11.00-11.15
The Future is Female, Women in Tech Leading the Way Fireside Chat

Yanna Andronopoulou

Esra Gaon
11.15-11.30
Welcoming Groups
11.30-11.45
New Era with Generative AI & Responsible AI

Elif Acar Özgüner
11.45-12.00
Break
12.00-12.30
Success Stories: AI Making a Difference
12.30-13.15
Lunch
13.15-15.15
Tech Workshops:
* Azure OpenAI, use your data
* Azure AI Services: Speech, Vision
* No Code-Low Code: PowerApps & Microsoft Copilot Studio
15.15-15.30
Talk About Tomorrow – Feedback Form

Croatia, Malta, Serbia, Slovenia (UTC +1)

09.00-09.15
Welcome Back
09.15-13.15
WE BUILD
13.15-14.00
Lunch
14.00-15.00
Pitch Preparation
15.00-15.15
Thank You Note
15.15-17.15
WE PRESENT
17.15-17.30
Evaluation with Jury
17.30-17.45
Winners Announced & Wrap Up – Feedback Form

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece (UTC+2)

10.00-10.15
Welcome Back
10.15-14.15
WE BUILD
14.15-15.00
Lunch
15.00-16.00
Pitch Preparation
16.00-16.15
Thank You Note
16.15-18.15
WE PRESENT
18.15-18.30
Evaluation with Jury
18.30-18.45
Winners Announced & Wrap Up – Feedback Form

TÜRKİYE (UTC +3)

11.00-11.15
Welcome Back
11.15-15.15
WE BUILD
15.15-16.00
Lunch
16.00-17.00
Pitch Preparation
17.00-17.15
Thank You Note
17.15-19.15
WE PRESENT
19.15-19.30
Evaluation with Jury
19.30-19.45
Winners Announced & Wrap Up – Feedback Form

DAY 1

Croatia, Malta, Serbia, Slovenia (UTC +1)

09.00-09.15
The Future is Female, Women in Tech Leading the Way Fireside Chat

Yanna Andronopoulou

Esra Gaon
09.15-09.30
Welcoming Groups
09.30-09.45
New Era with Generative AI & Responsible AI

Elif Acar Özgüner
09.45-10.00
Break
10.00-10.30
Success Stories: AI Making a Difference
10.30-11.15
Lunch
11.15-13.15
Tech Workshops:
* Azure OpenAI, use your data
* Azure AI Services: Speech, Vision
* No Code-Low Code: PowerApps & Microsoft Copilot Studio
13.15-13.30
Talk About Tomorrow – Feedback Form

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece (UTC+2)

10.00-10.15
The Future is Female, Women in Tech Leading the Way Fireside Chat

Yanna Andronopoulou

Esra Gaon
10.15-10.30
Welcoming Groups
10.30-10.45
New Era with Generative AI & Responsible AI

Elif Acar Özgüner
10.45-11.00
Break
11.00-11.30
Success Stories: AI Making a Difference
11.30-12.15
Lunch
12.15-14.15
Tech Workshops:
* Azure OpenAI, use your data
* Azure AI Services: Speech, Vision
* No Code-Low Code: PowerApps & Microsoft Copilot Studio
14.15-14.30
Talk About Tomorrow – Feedback Form

TÜRKİYE (UTC +3)

11.00-11.15
The Future is Female, Women in Tech Leading the Way Fireside Chat

Yanna Andronopoulou

Esra Gaon
11.15-11.30
Welcoming Groups
11.30-11.45
New Era with Generative AI & Responsible AI

Elif Acar Özgüner
11.45-12.00
Break
12.00-12.30
Success Stories: AI Making a Difference
12.30-13.15
Lunch
13.15-15.15
Tech Workshops:
* Azure OpenAI, use your data
* Azure AI Services: Speech, Vision
* No Code-Low Code: PowerApps & Microsoft Copilot Studio
15.15-15.30
Talk About Tomorrow – Feedback Form

DAY 2

Croatia, Malta, Serbia, Slovenia (UTC +1)

09.00-09.15
Welcome Back
09.15-13.15
WE BUILD
13.15-14.00
Lunch
14.00-15.00
Pitch Preparation
15.00-15.15
Thank You Note
15.15-17.15
WE PRESENT
17.15-17.30
Evaluation with Jury
17.30-17.45
Winners Announced & Wrap Up – Feedback Form

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece (UTC+2)

10.00-10.15
Welcome Back
10.15-14.15
WE BUILD
14.15-15.00
Lunch
15.00-16.00
Pitch Preparation
16.00-16.15
Thank You Note
16.15-18.15
WE PRESENT
18.15-18.30
Evaluation with Jury
18.30-18.45
Winners Announced & Wrap Up – Feedback Form

TÜRKİYE (UTC +3)

11.00-11.15
Welcome Back
11.15-15.15
WE BUILD
15.15-16.00
Lunch
16.00-17.00
Pitch Preparation
17.00-17.15
Thank You Note
17.15-19.15
WE PRESENT
19.15-19.30
Evaluation with Jury
19.30-19.45
Winners Announced & Wrap Up – Feedback Form

Jury

ALEXANDRA KOKKINI

Jury

EMEL GÜLERMAN

Jury

MARKO FILIPOVIC

Jury

MARY BINA

Jury

MYLADIE STOUMBOU

Jury

SELMA ŞAHİN

Jury

Coach

Angeliki Paxinou

Coach

ANELA HUSKOVIC

Coach

Damla Alkan

Coach

FİRDEVS AYATA KIVANÇ

Coach

TATIANA DELIAGINA

Coach

Tatiana Kononova

Coach

* The Hackathon will be held in English, but coaches will provide support in their local language. Coaches will answer your questions during the application process of the hackathon.

Mentors & Trainers

ALEXANDROS TZITZERAS

Trainer

ANASTASIA PAPACHRISTOPOULOU

Mentor

BOJAN PRERAD

Mentor

DANİEL FILIPE CABAÇA ROMÃO

Mentor

DIMITRIS KELAIDONIS

Mentor

FANIA KALYVA

Mentor

GIANNIS HATZIIOANNIDIS

Trainer

PRIMOZ KOCEVAR

Mentor

RODANTHI ALEXIOU

Mentor

SAKIS ROKANIS

Mentor

VASSILIS SALIS

Mentor

VIVIANE RIBEIRO

Mentor

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Female university students aged 18 and above living in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Serbia, Slovenia, Türkiye.

WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION CONDITIONS?

The event is open to female students studying at university, who are motivated to self-improve in the technology sector, aspiring to gain experience in the field of artificial intelligence, and wanting to be a part of Microsoft.

SHOULD I APPLY INDIVIDUALLY OR WITH A TEAM?

Individual applications can be made. Groups will be formed during the hackathon.

IS THERE A PARTICIPATION FEE FOR THE EVENT?

No fee will be charged to participants.

WHERE WILL THE EVENT TAKE PLACE?

The event will be organized online.

WHAT SHOULD I DO TO REGISTER?

You only need to fill out the registration form on the website by February 25th. A confirmation email will be sent to approved applicants.

HOW WILL THE COACH SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?

The hackathon will be held in English, but coaches will provide support in their local language during the hackathon application process.

What is Microsoft Women in AI Hackathon?

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The applicants must be 18 and above and currently enrolled in a university in any type of diploma (undergraduate, masters or PHD) or recent graduates

Applicants must be residents of the below countries: Türkiye, Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria, and Slovenia

Language requirements: Applicants should have an excellent understanding of English as all sessions will be in English

Technology knowledge requirements: Applicants should have AI experience (course, project, internship, thesis etc)

PC requirements: Applicants must have Windows 10 (or latest) or MacOS latest version and the Microsoft Teams application installed

Applicants are welcome to imagine and implement any solution that they're passionate about, utilizing Microsoft Azure AI services and respecting key principles such as diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

Verifying eligibility: Coderspace reserves the right to verify your eligibility. You agree to provide Coderspace with any proof of eligibility requested by CoderSpace and your refusal or failure to timely provide such proof may result in the disqualification from the hackathon

Event Perk

As a token of our appreciation for your participation, we will send a small SWAG to everyone who joins the “Women in AI” Hackathon. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your skills, learn from others, and receive a special gift from us!

Application Process

Application Deadline

Announcement of Application Results

Prep & Introduction Day

Hackathon

Schedule

Croatia, Malta, Serbia, Slovenia (UTC +1)

09.00-09.15

09.15-09.30

09.30-09.45

09.45-10.00

10.00-10.30

10.30-11.15

11.15-13.15

13.15-13.30

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece (UTC+2)

10.00-10.15

10.15-10.30

10.30-10.45

10.45-11.00

11.00-11.30

11.30-12.15

12.15-14.15

14.15-14.30

TÜRKİYE (UTC +3)

11.00-11.15

11.15-11.30

11.30-11.45

11.45-12.00

12.00-12.30

12.30-13.15

13.15-15.15

15.15-15.30

Croatia, Malta, Serbia, Slovenia (UTC +1)

09.00-09.15

09.15-13.15

13.15-14.00

14.00-15.00

15.00-15.15

15.15-17.15

17.15-17.30

17.30-17.45

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece (UTC+2)

10.00-10.15

10.15-14.15

14.15-15.00

15.00-16.00

16.00-16.15

16.15-18.15

18.15-18.30

18.30-18.45

TÜRKİYE (UTC +3)

11.00-11.15

11.15-15.15

15.15-16.00

16.00-17.00

17.00-17.15

17.15-19.15

19.15-19.30

19.30-19.45

Croatia, Malta, Serbia, Slovenia (UTC +1)

09.00-09.15

09.15-09.30

09.30-09.45

09.45-10.00

10.00-10.30

10.30-11.15

11.15-13.15

13.15-13.30