Hypermotion Dubai is excited to host 3 days of bespoke content, which will include relevant presentations from leading data scientists, engaging competitions, workshops and brainstorming sessions.
How does it work?
This will be a platform to bring together some of the world’s leading data scientists to solve critical problems in the mobility, logistics & transport sectors. It offers an ideal partnership opportunity for any organization seeking to deliver practical and tangible solutions. Sponsorship of the hackathon provides you with successful data-led outcomes.
The Hypermotion Dubai Hackathon is recognized as one of the defining features of the event.
Plan of action
Full day of trainings and workshops led by data scientists
9 hour Hackathon where the data scientists are solving a real problem
Presentations, networking and match making with the data scientists and sponsors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a social coding event where data scientists and analysts collaborate to solve a problem.
Why would someone participate in a hackathon?
Asyad Global Challenge powered by Hypermotion (The Kaggle Days Meetup) will unite the data science community to network, learn and solve real-world challenges, thereby helping to accelerate growth in the logistics industry. You will become part of the world’s biggest data science community.
How do I register for the event?
Simple register to visit for Hypermotion and select the ‘Yes’ option to the question if you would like to participate at the Hackathon.
Alternatively, write to us on hypermotion@uae.messefrankfurt.com and we will get back to you to initiate the registration process.
How long will it take before I get the answer if I was accepted?
We are doing our best to make sure the registration process is quick & smooth. Usually, we make our decisions within 3-5 days after registration, however, sometimes it can take up to 1 week before you receive the decision.
What is the criteria to join the event?
Asyad Global Challenge powered by Hypermotion (Kaggle Days Meetups) are the event created to join and provide a networking opportunity to worldwide data science community. Due to limited number of spots at the event, we recruit participants on the basis of experience in data science/kaggle, skillset, as well as motivation, activity and engagement in building the community.
Do I need a team?
All teams can have up to 4 members. Yes, you can participate alone, however according to Kaggle statistics teams have higher chance to win.
Will there be training?
In the morning, we announce the topic of the competition and publish the dataset. Then, participants get to create teams and start working on the Kaggle offline competition. After a whole day of solving the problem, there will be an award ceremony where the winners will be announced.
Is there anything that I need to prep?
We kindly ask you to bring your personal laptop with you, especially for brainstorms as well as the offline competition.
Is there any admission fee?
No, this event is free of charge.
What about the accommodation?
We usually recommend the following to participants:
- a website which makes it easy to find a spot to stay (booking.com for example)
- a particular area of the city, where the hotels are decent and not pricey, and is well communicated with the venue.
Where do we do the work?
You will be onsite at Hypermotion Dubai at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. You can view the location map here.
How to get to Dubai Exhibition Centre from the airport/train station?
From the Airports:
The nearest airports to Expo 2020 Dubai are Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).
People of determination receive complimentary parking for two hours at all terminals at DXB. The parking ticket needs to be validated in the terminal. There is free parking at DWC for all passengers. There are prioritised drop-off areas for passengers requiring assistance at both DXB and DWC.
- Check-in areas – There are dedicated check-in areas for people of determination at DXB and DWC.
- Toilets – Throughout DXB and DWC, there are accessible toilets.
- Wheelchair access – If you or any of your family members require assistance, including access to wheelchairs, please inform your airline in advance so they can arrange assistance on arrival.
From the Metro:
The Dubai Metro Red Line from Dubai International Airport connects to Route 2020 line at Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station, which takes you to Expo 2020 Dubai. Metro stations have tactile paving to facilitate access for visually-impaired people. All stations on the Red and Green lines have wheelchair access either via step free routes or lifts.
There is designated seating for those less able to stand on all metro trains. Station announcements are made both visually and audibly in Arabic and English.
Will there be prizes?
Absolutely. Check out our prize page for details.
What will be provided during the hackathon?
Registered participants will receive a PC, meals, snacks and beverages during the challenge.
How will teams be judged?
There will be a preliminary round of judging in which teams will present their solution “science fair style.” Only teams that are successful in this preliminary round will present to the larger group in the award ceremony.
Who will be judging?
The judging panel composition will be announced closer to the date of the hackathon.