Data Boot Camp

About the Data Boot Camp

The Hi! PARIS Data Boot Camp is a 5-day summer discovery course on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science using Python. Designed for HEC Paris and Institut Polytechnique de Paris‘ students interested in these fields, it requires no prior knowledge.

It objective is to develop students’ awareness and give them an overview of the use of Data Science in a business world and help them to put it in practice.

The Data Boot Camp is organized by Hi! PARIS, the center dedicated to Data Science and AI created by HEC Paris and Institut Polytechnique de Paris in 2020 with Inria joining in 2021.

Date & Location

The upcoming event will be held both online and onsite, offering flexibility for participants.

  • The online session are scheduled from August 18 to August 22, running daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • The onsite session will take place at ENSAE from August 25 to August 29, also from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Participants in the Data Boot Camp can choose between two tracks based on their skill level: Beginner or Intermediate.

  • The Beginner track is designed for those who are new to data science and artificial intelligence, offering foundational knowledge and hands-on practice to build essential skills.
  • The Intermediate track is tailored for those with some prior experience, providing more opportunities to deepen their expertise. 

Benefits for Participants

Essential basic Python skills

Key concepts like data transformation and machine learning

Hands-on coding sessions

Real-world applications

The Data Boot Camp is both a challenge and a competition, designed to push participants to their limits and inspire innovation. Winners will be rewarded with thematic awards that recognize their achievements in these specific categories:

Technical Excellence Award
Technical Excellence Award
Award for Scientific Approach
Best Scientific Approach Award
Best Business Pitch Award
Best Business Opportunity Award

Data Boot Camp Impact: Hear What Last Edition's Students Have to Say!

“I discovered the fundamentals of data science, python coding and the multiple phases of a data project from end-to-end! It gave me a deeper understanding of the applicability of data science to different industries.“
“Great learning experience! It wasn't only about learning technical skills, but it was also about learning and using data science in coherence with ethics to tackle business challenges.”
“This course gave me a complete understanding of data science, machine learning, and AI – why, what, and how. I am now empowered to effectively implement these solutions in both my professional and personal activities.”

FAQ

About Hi! PARIS

Hi! PARIS is a multidisciplinary center dedicated to AI and Data Science at the service of Science, Business and Society. Created in September 2020 by two leading institutions – Institut Polytechnique de Paris and HEC Paris – joined by Inria Saclay – and thanks to the exceptional support of our corporate donors: L’Oréal, Capgemini, TotalEnergies, VINCI and Schneider Electric.

France 2030

The Data Boot Camp has benefited from a government grant managed by the ANR under France 2030 with the reference “ANR-22-CMAS-0002”.