almost 2 years ago
And the winner is...
Ladies and gentlemen, rockers and revelers, let's turn up the volume and give a thunderous round of applause for all our participants!
First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to the thousands of talented individuals who brought their passion and creativity to the stage. We are beyond grateful for your enthusiasm and dedication. We shattered a record with an astonishing 1,446 projects submitted and over 7,600 registrants! Your energy and commitment truly set the stage on fire and made this event one for the books.
Now, without further ado, let's announce our electrifying winners who rose above the rest and…
almost 2 years ago
Postponed Winner Announcement
The PartyRock generative AI Hackathon closed on March 11, receiving over 1,400 submissions from over 130 countries around the globe.
Due to this record-breaking number of submissions the official winner announcements will now be made on April 15 in order to provide the judges additional time to review all of the great PartyRock app projects submitted by you, the PartyRock community! The judging panel is dedicated to giving each and every project appropriate consideration as they determine the category and overall winners.
While awaiting the final results, we encourage you to check out the 250+ PartyRock Hackathon project blogs currently…
almost 2 years ago
Only 3 days left to enter your submission to The PartyRock Generative AI Hackathon by AWS!
Submissions are due March 11th at 5pm PDT.
Submission checklist:
- Run through this list before you sit back from your project:
- Did you Create or Remix a PartyRock app OR Remix the community-created ChatRPG (Remix Side Quest)?
- Did you select which category your project falls into?
- Are all of your teammates added to your submission form? Remind them to accept the invitation so that they’re listed on the project submission!
- Have you created a submission video (they’re not required, but highly recommended)? If so, is your video public, coherent and shows interactions with your app? A reminder that demos…
almost 2 years ago
The early bird gets the worm…and a submission review!
Submissions to The PartyRock Generative AI Hackathon by AWS are due March 11th at 5pm PDT, so get your project submitted by March 4th to have your submission reviewed by Devpost! If you run out of time, check your project against the following checklist:
Submission Checklist:
- Did you Create or Remix a PartyRock app OR Remix the community-created ChatRPG (Remix Side Quest)?
- Did you select which category your project falls into?
- Are all of your teammates added to your submission form? Remind them to accept the invitation so that they’re listed on the project submission!
- Have you created a…
about 2 years ago
Submission video tips for PartyRock Virtuosos
Hey PartyRock Virtuosos,
We know as devs and innovators, your expertise normally lies behind the scenes, but the (optional, but recommended) submission video needs time and care, too! It's often the first thing that judges review. Your video can tell the story behind your project and provide a clear avenue to showcase your talent and, most importantly, your application.
Prep a quick script so you know what you’re going to say and don’t forget to include:
- how your project meets the hackathon requirements and judging criteria
- tools you used in addition to PartyRock (if any)
- problem your project addresses
- …
about 2 years ago
Did someone say….($120k!) Prizes?
Whether you’re in it for the learning experience, the community, or just the fun of building cool AI-generated apps, the possibility of winning swanky prizes is always a nice incentive to get you to the finish line! Here’s a reminder of the prize potential for eligible participants:
Overall Prizes:
1st Place - $20k in AWS Credits
2nd Place - $10k in AWS Credits
3rd Place - $5k in AWS Credits
Interactive Learning, Creative Assistants, & Experimental Entertainment Category Prizes:
1st Place - $4k in cash, $1k in AWS Credits
2nd Place - $2.5 in cash, $1k in AWS Credits
3rd…
about 2 years ago
OPENING UP THE PARTYROCK GENERATIVE AI HACKATHON BY AWS
Hi everyone!
PartyRock is all about learning, experimenting with gen AI, and having some fun building an app. We are happy to announce that we’re opening up the hackathon to a few more countries/regions: Mexico, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Spain, Germany, and Argentina (except for provinces of Mendoza, Neuquén, Rio Negro, Salta, and Tierra del Fuego).
We also modified the age requirement to be at least 18 years old in any country or region and clarified Section 8. Prizes to more clearly explain that AWS Prize Credits will be issued to the winning Entrant’s nominated account used for the Submission.
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about 2 years ago
Say Yodelayhee(who)hoo?!
Yodelayheehoo!
You’ll never guess who we’ve got on board to judge your projects; Matt Wood, VP of AWS and Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of Database, Analytics and ML are just two in the line-up… Head over to the PartyRock Generative AI Hackathon site to see the full list and get started on your project!
And hey, whether or not you’ve started your app for the PartyRock Generative AI Hackathon, or you’re still tuning your strings, the AWS Community Discord is the ultimate stage to jam with other developers! Hit the power chords of collaboration, where you can riff ideas,…
about 2 years ago
Give yourself a schedule
Hey PartyRock Maestros!
A little orchestrating can set the stage for a show-stopping Project. In The PartyRock Generative AI Hackathon by AWS, we're here to help you compose an award-worthy project. Groove to our Tips for Planning Your Project and follow the rhythmic timeline below for a guide on when for each part of your project:
- Discover other apps to help you brainstorm and ideate (Today)
- Pick an idea to build on (Tomorrow)
- Draft the design and imagine how it might play out (By mid-February)
- Experiment with all of the app’s settings to give…