The Challenge
Build a solution with the transformers architecture
Prizes
🏆 Prize pool of $2000 in Digital Ocean credits to be distributed among the winning teams!
We thank Digital Ocean for sponsoring this event.
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Transformers AI Online Hackathon
Transform with Transformers!
Transformers are context-learning neural networks. They learn by tracking relationships in sequential data, for example, words in sentences. You might know them as some of the best AI models in the market - OpenAI’s GPT-3 and Cohere In our 3-day Hackathon, organized along with the Swiss AI Association, you’ll use context-learning neural networks to build solutions with people from all around the globe and have an opportunity to pitch your AI Prototypes worldwide. Jump in to learn more about harnessing the power of Transformers!
Transformers
Transformer models are context-learning neural networks. They learn by tracking relationships in sequential data, for example, words in sentences.
Examples
- Cohere and OpenAI currently provide the best transformer model APIs in the market.
Cohere
- Cohere gives computers the ability to read and write - whether you want to better understand what your customers are saying, or you want to write compelling copy that speaks to your target audience, Cohere can help.
GPT-3
- GPT-3 stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3 and it is an autoregressive language model that uses deep learning to produce human-like text. It is the third-generation language prediction model in the GPT-n series created by OpenAI.
Transformers Hackathon details
Join lablab and Swiss AI Association during 48h to innovate and build the new generation of applications with transformers architecture. Find all the relevant details below.
🗓️ Where and when
The hackathon starts on October 28th and ends on October 30th. Over the weekend, you'll have the opportunity to learn from lablab experts during workshops, keynotes, and mentoring sessions. The hackathon will take place on the lablab.ai platform.
🦸🏼♂️ Who should participate?
Previous experience in AI is not required but welcomed. While many participants are industry experts, we also welcome people with other types of domain knowledge that want to understand & explore how AI can be used in their fields.
🔐 Access to Cohere API
To get started with Cohere NLP API please signup using the following link: https://cohere.ai/signup. Your trial API key are free and has and can handle up to 100 calls per minute free of charge. You can find more information about the API here.
🔐 Access to GPT-3 API
GPT-3 is currently in open beta and each new account gets $18 worth of API credits. You can find more information about the API here.
😅 How about teams?
If you don’t have a team you will be able to match and team up with other participants around the world. Finding & creating teams can be done from the dashboard you can access after you enroll. We also recommend checking our Discord server to find teammates and discuss ideas. You can join it here
🛠️ How to participate in the hackathon
The hackathon will take place online on lablab.ai platform and lablab.ai Discord Server. Please register for both in order to participate. To participate click the "Enroll" button at the bottom of the page and read our Hackathon Guidelines.
Swiss AI Association
Founded in 2020, the Swiss AI Association represents the interests of the Swiss AI industry. Swiss AI Association is a globally growing network of professionals interested in applications of AI, the latest academic research, business cases, investments, and access to the worldwide community of experts.
Video from previous Swiss AI Association hackathon
Speakers, Mentors and Organizers
Hackathon FAQ
Who can join the Hackathon?
We welcome domain experts from all industries, not just AI or tech. Successful AI solutions require a combination of technical expertise and domain knowledge. Coding experience is recommended.
Do I need a team?
You are welcome to join as a team or solo, if solo. We encourage you to look for a team before the event. We recommend you to join the Deep Learning Labs Discord channel: https://discord.gg/gCuBwBB35k and posting in the #looking-for-team channel to get to know your potential future team members.
Do I need a Github account?
It is recommended, that at least one team member has a Github account. You can create one for free if you don't already have one.
I have other questions.
Feel free to reach us on social media, or through our Discord channel.
Event Schedule
- To be announced
Next Hackathon
AMD AI League
Starts Sep 1, 2026