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WHO IS IT FOR

The hackathon is for tech enthusiasts, students, and young professionals ready to explore and innovate with the latest technologies. Dive in, collaborate, and make an impact with cutting-edge solutions!

Challenges

AI in Business: Innovating solutions for operational efficiency, customer experience enhancement, and strategic decision-making through AI-driven insights.
AI in Finance: Tackling issues related to risk management, fraud detection, and personalised financial services using advanced AI techniques.
AI in ESG: Developing AI solutions to address environmental, social, and governance challenges, promoting sustainability and ethical practices.

PRIZES

Prizes are up for grabs for the top teams, celebrating outstanding innovation and creativity. Show your skills and seize the chance to win exciting rewards!
winner
€3,000
runner-up
€1,000

AGENDA 8-10 NOVEMBER 2024

Friday Nov 8th
16:00 - Guests welcoming
Welcome attendees, assist with registration, and provide necessary infos.
16:30 - Official opening by host
The host will kick off the event with a brief welcome speech, setting the tone and highlighting key themes.
16:40 - Opening remarks by Raiffeisen Bank
A Raiffeisen Bank representative will briefly address and support the event's goals.
16:50 - Panel: GenAI impact on the future of work
Explore how Generative AI is reshaping industries, redefining job roles, and creating new opportunities. Industry experts will discuss key challenges and how businesses and individuals can adapt to thrive in an AI-driven world.
17:20 - AI Use Cases
Presentation of Think Tank Lab and objectives with NEXXT AI Hackathon.
17:30 - Team bonding & teams formation
Activities to foster connections and form teams, encouraging collaboration and creativity.
18:30 - In Depth Discussion on Hackathon Challenges Technical Approach
An immersive session is being organized to allow participating teams to thoroughly explore the technical specifics of their projects.
Saturday Nov 9th
09:00 - Guests welcoming
Welcome attendees, assist with registration, and provide necessary infos.
09:30 - Intro & agenda of the day
Recap of the day's activities, aligning for the next steps in their projects.
09:40 - Projects development
Teams will focus on developing their projects, collaborating to refine ideas and enhance their solutions.
13:00 - Lunch time
Teams will break for lunch, allowing them to relax, recharge, and connect with each other in a casual environment.
14:00 - Teams mentoring
Teams will receive personalised mentoring from experienced coaches, gaining valuable insights and feedback to enhance their projects.
17:30 - Break & Snacks
Teams will take a break to enjoy snacks and recharge, providing a moment to relax and socialise before diving back into their projects.
18:00 - Workshop on pitching
This workshop will guide teams in structuring their pitches effectively, ensuring they clearly convey their problem statement and solution.
19:00 - Dinner
Teams will have dinner together, providing an opportunity to unwind and network while sharing ideas and insights in a relaxed atmosphere.
20:00 - Projects development
Teams will focus on developing their projects, collaborating to refine ideas and enhance their solutions.
Sunday Nov 10th
09:00 - Wrap-up & agenda of the day
Recap of the day's activities, aligning for the next steps in their projects.
09:30 - Teams mentoring
Teams will receive personalised mentoring from experienced coaches, gaining valuable insights and feedback.
11:00 - Projects development & Presentations preparation
Teams will prepare their presentations, refining their delivery and visuals to ensure a strong impact during the final showcase.
13:00 - Lunch time
Teams will break for lunch, allowing them to relax, recharge, and connect with each other in a casual environment.
14:00 - Recap presentations & teams admission to the grand finale
The teams entering the grand finale will be selected based on their presentations and readiness.
16:00 - Break & Snacks
Teams will take a break to enjoy snacks and recharge, providing a moment to relax and socialise before diving back into their projects.
16:30 - Finals presentations & awards
Teams will showcase their projects in the final presentations, followed by the announcement of awards to recognize outstanding achievements.

MENTORS & JURORS

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Mircea Busuioceanu

Chief Risk Officer

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

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Bogdan Popa

Chief Operating Officer

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

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Alin Nedelcu 

Head of Advanced Analytics

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

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Robert Sumarocov

Development Guild Lead

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

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Diana Nitescu

Co-Founder & CEO

OctogonHUB & TOP Minds

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Cristina Moise

Program Lead Empowering AI-Driven Innovation

IBM

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Aledor Tabarcea

Engineering Manager

Stripe

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Constantin Cir

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

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Cosmin Posteuca 

Big Data Engineer

Veridion

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Razvan Mihaescu 

Machine Learning Engineer

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

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Dan Tudose 

Research Scientist, Academic Program Manager & Associate Professor

Google & Politehnica University

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Cosmin Manolescu 

Lead Machine Learning Engineer

PPC Romania

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Razvan Pistolea

CTO

AIception

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Ionel Zahia

Machine Learning Engineer

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

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Robert Vatasoiu 

Machine Learning Engineer

Raiffeisen Bank Romania

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Nassim Abu Rjala

Digital product expert

Global Shapers - World Economic Forum

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Cosmin Pirvu 

Startup Program Manager

Veridion

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Vlad Craioveanu

Co-Founder & CEO

Startarium

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Claudiu Dima 

Head of Machine Learning

Veridion

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Cosmin Cojocaru 

Data Science Product Manager

Deutsche Bank

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