Ireland Tech Arena- AI for Cloud X

Server Fleet Management At Scale

 
The detailed description of the phase 2 challenge is now released :

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!

 
 


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

 

Venue: Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin Docklands, Dublin, D02 YT21, Ireland

 

Prizes & Incentives

 
Pitch your solutions for the chance to be rewarded by Huawei during the Final Hackathon:

A cash reward of EUR 6,000 to the top-placing team

A cash reward of EUR 4,000 to the second-placing team

A cash reward of EUR 1,500 to each of the 2 third-placing teams

A total of 4 teams will be defined as Huawei competition students and offered internal internship opportunities

The top students will have the opportunity to attend a visit-trip to Huawei in China

All participants who make it to the Final Hackathon will receive great and unique Huawei souvenirs.

A look into previous editions

 

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