Hi!ckathon
About the Hi!ckathon
4th Edition: AI & Supply Chain
The Hi!ckathon is a competitive AI and Data Science challenge organized by Hi! PARIS, the Center dedicated to data science and AI. The center was created by HEC Paris and Institut Polytechnique de Paris in September 2020 with Inria joining in 2021.
It is open to students from Institut Polytechnique de Paris, HEC Paris and other universities – feel free to share around you! It will give you the possibility to work on an AI problem that is complex and has high business and societal stakes.
Date & Location
This 4th edition will take place in several stages:
- First, a preparation phase, starting on November 14. Three intermediate-level courses will be given (Feature Engineering on Nov. 14, Machine Learning on Nov. 27 and Deep Learning on Nov. 29). In addition, two round tables will be held on November 16 and 21, with our corporate donors, L’Oréal, Capgemini, TotalEnergies, KERING, Rexel, VINCI and Schneider Electric. These events will take place after class, from 6 pm to 8 pm. More info shortly.
- A Career Fair will be held on November 23 starting at 6:45 pm, at Télécom Paris. Come and discover internship and job opportunities in great companies and start-ups!
- The final sprint on the weekend of December 1-4. You will have the opportunity to share a unique experience during this in-person weekend and to learn a lot thanks to mixed teams with fellow students with a large variety of backgrounds!
Hi!ckathon Journey
This year's Hi!ckathon will focus on AI & Supply Chain. The final sprint will take place on the weekend of December 1-4, 2023.
Benefits for Participants
Skill Enhancement
Elevate your skills and tackle real-world challenges.
Expert Mentorship
Benefit from guidance by industry and academic experts.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with like-minded peers in the field.
Access to real-world datasets
Learn data science skills by working on real world problems
The event is supported by the seven Hi! PARIS corporate donors: L’Oréal, Capgemini, TotalEnergies, KERING, Rexel, VINCI and Schneider Electric, which will reward seven winning teams with thematic awards.
Ready to Apply?
This is your chance to work on real life data science problems, improve your skill set, learn from expert data science and machine learning professionals.
You also stand a chance to win awards and discover internships and job opportunities within great companies and start-ups!
Start your Hi!ckathon journey today!
Program
This edition’s program covers a wide range of courses, roundtable discussions, a career fair, and an exciting final sprint weekend.
Hi! PARIS wishes to offer students an occasion to discover the opportunities (jobs, internships) on Data Science and AI they have to offer.
This edition will take place at the Télécom Paris campus. Shuttles will be available from both the HEC Paris campus and the Télécom SudParis campus (Evry), passing through Massy RER station, to transport attendees to the Télécom Paris campus and back.
We hope it will be a great opportunity for you to discover the fantastic opportunities you can find in IA and Data Science!
Compete
In person from Friday, Dec 1 to Sunday, Dec 3 at ENSAE Paris, Palaiseau.
Pack your sleeping bag and get ready to stay on ENSAE’s campus for a weekend of coding and camaraderie!
- Opening ceremony from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
- Kick-off of challenges at 8:00 pm.
- On Sunday evening at 7:00 pm, submit your deliverables!
Celebrate
In person on Monday, Dec 4 at ENSAE Paris, Palaiseau.
- Closing ceremony from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Look back to the previous edition
In the previous edition, 340 students from more than 10 universities joined the Hi!ckathon and its preparation weeks, thus underlining the popularity of the event. After two online editions of the data challenge, the 2023 version was exclusively on-site, at ENSTA Paris and brought together more than 130 students for an entire week-end devoted to the final sprint.
The Hi!ckathon is the perfect opportunity for students to sharpen their skills as well as gain insights on the business opportunities of such technologies and their place in society. This multidisciplinary approach is Hi! PARIS’ DNA!
Hi!ckathon Impact: Hear What Last Edition's Students Have to Say!
FAQ
Can I participate to the Hi!ckathon?
The Hi!ckathon is open to all students from HEC Paris, École polytechnique, ENSAE, ENSTA, Télécom SudParis, Télécom Paris and other institutions and universities.
The challenge you will be facing during the Hi!ckathon is thrilling but difficult, it is primarily intended to students following master degrees or equivalent.
I have no prior knowledge in Data Science; can I still participate?
Yes, you can.
However, to succeed in the competition, it is essential to have at least one proficient student in Data Science as part of your team.
How can I create or join a team?
After your application has been approved (within 10 days), you will gain access to a dedicated space within HFactory for team formation. You will be free to either create your own team or join an existing one.
How important is it to form interdisciplinary teams?
While it’s not compulsory, we recommend creating interdisciplinary teams to effectively address the challenges of the Hi!ckathon, which demand both coding skills and market insights.
Each team should include at least one proficient student in data science or a related field to enhance your chances of success in the competition.
What will I need to do during the Hi!ckathon?
During the Hi!ckathon, participating teams will be tasked with developing a data science model, explaining their scientific approach, and creating a business-related project.
How can I prepare for the Hi!ckathon?
No specific preparation is required to participate in the Hi!ckathon. However, to enhance collaboration within interdisciplinary teams, students with no prior knowledge of Data Science may consider taking initiation classes.
What is the registration deadline for the Hi!ckathon?
The registration deadline for the Hi!ckathon is set for October 27, 2023.
I'd like to cancel my registration for the Hi!ckathon: what should I do?
If you wish to cancel your participation to the Hi!ckathon just send an email at data-event@hi-paris.fr .
What language is used for the event? Do I need to submit my work in that language?
The organizing team uses English as the primary language for communication. Therefore, you will be required to submit your work in English, particularly the scientific procedure document and your business project video.
What are the 7 thematic awards of the Hi!ckathon?
Technical Excellence Award: rewards the model with the highest score. The score is a synthetic measure of the model’s precision and environmental performance.
Award for scientific approach: rewards the team among the finalists that has the best ability to justify its approach and compare it with the state of the art in data science.
Interdisciplinarity Award: rewards among the finalist teams, the teams that have managed to combine several disciplines in the production of the scientific approach and the video of the commercial development project.
Best Business Pitch Award: rewards among the finalist teams, the one that best projected itself in a market context through an impactful video speech.
Innovation Award: rewards among the finalist teams, those who produced an original, unexpected yet relevant solution.
Creativity Award: rewards among the finalist teams, the team that has demonstrated creativity in producing an outstanding business perspective.
Jury’s Crush Award: among the finalist teams, the team that has distinguished itself in several categories.
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.
This 4th edition of the Hi!ckathon has benefited from a government grant managed by the ANR under France 2030 with the reference “ANR-22-CMAS-0002”.