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2024 Ireland Tech Arena

Server Fleet Management At Scale

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Teams of
1 - 5 people

The detailed description of the phase 1 challenge is now released:

click here to download the instructions

Latest version of the “evaluation.py” file (updated on Aug. 28th) available here:

click here to download the new "evaluation.py" file

The recording of Phase 1 Webinar is now available:

click here to watch the webinar

You can also find below the webinar slides:
click here to download the webinar slides

Shape the future of Cloud Computing at the Huawei 2024 Ireland Tech Arena!

Join us in the "Server Fleet Management At Scale" competition, where your innovative solutions can drive the next wave of technology.

Data centers in cloud computing are the backbone of our digital world, powering businesses, and services globally. As a participant, you'll tackle the critical task of optimizing data center server inventory.

This is your moment to showcase your analytical modelling, optimization, and simulation skills, learn from industry experts, and compete for exciting prizes and internship opportunities. Whether you're studying in Ireland or the UK, this is your moment to shine and make a difference. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to contribute to a high-stakes, high-impact field.

Sign up now and take your first step toward transforming the cloud computing landscape!

Timeline

Registration Phase

Until Aug. 30, 2024

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Register on the platform to participate in Phase 1 for a chance to be selected to attend the final Hackathon during Phase 2!
Phase 1

Aug. 19 - Sept. 6, 2024

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Submit your solution on the platform and climb higher on the leaderboard!
Preparation Phase

Sept. 7 - 20, 2024

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Top performing teams, up to 70 people, will be invited to the final Hackathon in Dublin!
Phase 2: The Hackathon

Sept. 21 - 22, 2024

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Live a 2-day unique Hacking experience with your teammates, Huawei mentors, and pitch your solution for a chance to win!

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Phase 2: The Hackathon

September 21-22, 2024

Selected teams will have the opportunity to work with their teammates on the development of their solutions, along with mentors from Huawei, in a fully equipped space with access to food and drinks in Dublin, Ireland!

At the end of this 2-day Hackathon, teams will pitch live in front of a Huawei Jury Panel for a chance to win many prizes!

The top finalist teams can win prizes from a cash pool of EUR 13,000, opportunities to get a trip to China and internship opportunities, gain certificates, and many Huawei souvenirs !

2024 - Agenda
Phase 2	Time From	Time To	Action
21-Sep	10am	10.40am	Registration & Inaugural Address
21-Sep	10.40am	10.45am	Tech Arena Introduction
21-Sep	10.45am	10.50am	Speech
21-Sep	10.50am	11.05am	Challenge Introduction
21-Sep	11.05am	11.20am	Q&A
21-Sep	11.20am	11.30am	Laptops setup
21-Sep	11.30am	11.35am	Group Photo
21-Sep	11.35am	12.30pm	Lunch
21-Sep	12.30pm	7pm	Work!
21-Sep	7pm	8pm	Dinner
22-Sep	9am	12pm	Work!
22-Sep	12pm	1pm	Lunch
22-Sep	1pm	3pm	Work!
22-Sep	3pm	3.50pm	Prepare Presentation
22-Sep	3.55pm	5.25pm	Presentations
22-Sep	5.25pm	5.55pm	Scoring
22-Sep	5.25pm	5.55pm	Tech Speech
22-Sep	6pm	6.20pm	Awards Ceremony
22-Sep	6.20pm	6.25pm	Close Speech
22-Sep	6.30pm		Dinner
Total Time to Work on the Challenge: approximately 11.5 hours