October 3 + 4, 2024
We were thrilled to host the finals of our 2nd annual Retail Gen AI Hackathon. We had 38 student teams register representing diverse faculties across ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University. Over two days, 10 finalist teams hacked creative Gen AI solutions for our title sponsor ALDO Group.
Each team had an AWS mentor and access to support from IVADO Labs and DataSphere Lab team members. It really created an energetic and inspiring environment!
Congratulations to our winning teams!
- 1st place: Cloud Walkers
- 2nd place winners: Fractals
- 3rd place winners: AI Cobblers
Special recognitions:
- Best use of AWS tech: ARchitects
- Most trendy solution: Style Swiperz
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These top 5 teams will also have the unique opportunity to present their innovative solutions to senior executives at the ALDO Group, including CEO David Bensadoun. Thank you to our judges: Jennifer Maks, Matthieu Houle, Fatih Nayebi, Jean Tremblay, Marie-Claude Côté, and Shoeb Hosain.
Thank you to our partners ALDO Group, AWS, IVADO Labs, and DataSphere Lab for their collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on support with each student team. A big shout out to our volunteers and especially to Fatih Nayebi, Brigitte Martin, and Josée Massicotte for spearheading this event.