The realms of coding and media technologies await your creative genius! An exciting opportunity unfolds as Anadolu Agency and Bilişim Vadisi join forces to launch a groundbreaking Hackathon. The goal is to breathe life into innovations addressing the pressing needs of the media sector. Your ideas and your team are sought-after assets. Seize the chance to solve crucial issues in our industry, propelling both yourself and our nation forward. Waste no time; submit your application now and embark on a journey of problem-solving with your team.
Themes:
- Editorial Enhancements and Natural Language Processing (NLP): Design a concept that leverages artificial intelligence and NLP to address the operational and editorial needs of journalism. Join the competition!
- Visual Content and Identification: Media thrives on visuals. If image processing, object recognition, and related technologies capture your interest, shape your idea and dive into innovation!
- Automatic Data Collection and Processing: Delve into the essence of journalism—gathering information. If collecting data from various sources and extracting meaningful insights fascinates you, design your concept and join the innovation!
- Technology and Content Transformation: Whether it’s expediting data transfer to subscribers or developing technology to digitize century-old news typewritten by the agency, if these ideas excite you, craft your concept and participate!
Focus Technologies:
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Speech-to-Text Conversion
- Image Processing
(Note: The mentioned technologies serve as inspiration; there are no restrictions on the technologies you can use.)
Prizes:
- 1st Team Members:
- MacBook Pro
- 2nd Team Members:
- iPad Pro
- 3rd Team Members:
- AirPods Pro
- Top Teams:
- 6 Months Free Membership at Bilişim Vadisi Incubation Center
Opportunities for All Teams:
- Access to ChatGPT 4 during the competition
- Transportation support for 48 hours at AA’s office
- Mentoring in Media Technologies, Entrepreneurship, Editorial Guidance, and Natural Language Processing
About the Hackathon: An initiative hosted by Anadolu Agency and in collaboration with Bilişim Vadisi, the Media Technologies Hackathon aims to promote technological advancements in the media sector and facilitate the development of applications that streamline the news production process.
Who Can Participate? Anyone aged 18 and above with software development skills and confidence can participate.
Team Composition: Teams can consist of 1 to 4 members.
Hackathon Duration: The Media Technologies Hackathon kicks off online on January 8, 2024, lasting for a total of one month. The final 48 hours will be conducted physically at Anadolu Agency’s office in Istanbul.
How to Apply and Evaluation: Participants can apply, and the evaluation results will be communicated via email. The physical stage will involve a presentation before the jury on February 4, 2024, where your submission will be evaluated based on the technical specifications provided during application.
Logistics and Communication: Transportation expenses for teams outside Istanbul will be covered by Anadolu Agency. The hackathon will utilize a dedicated Discord server for communication, mentorship, collaboration, and announcements.
Conclusion: The Media Technologies Hackathon promises a month of intensive innovation, where participants can contribute to the evolution of the media sector, and top performers stand a chance to win prestigious prizes and incubation center memberships. Join the competition and be a catalyst for transformative change in the world of media and technology!
Application Period: December 13 – 30, 2023
Online Competition: January 8 – February 1, 2024
48-Hour Competition at AA: February 2-3-4, 2024
Award Ceremony: February 4, 2024