SundAI Hack Handbook

Welcome to SundAI Hack! This handbook is your go-to resource for building, collaborating, and demoing your AI projects during the hack day.

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Key Dates & Deadlines

• Team Formation Deadline: Sunday, August 17 at 11:00 AM
• Project Submission Deadline: Sunday, August 17 at 5:30 PM
• Judging & Demos: Sunday, August 17 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

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Getting Started

• Bring your laptop, charger, and any hardware you need.
• Prepare your development environment ahead of time.
• Share your code or prototype link during registration.

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Technical Resources

• AI Frameworks & Libraries:
• LangChain – for building LLM-powered applications.
• BabyAGI – autonomous AI agents framework.
• OpenAI API – access GPT models.

• Hugging Face Transformers – pre-trained models and pipelines.

• Collaboration Tools:
• GitHub/GitLab for version control.
• Slack or Discord channels (details shared post-registration).

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Sponsor Tools & APIs

• Check sponsor portals for exclusive access to datasets, APIs, or cloud credits.
• Reach out to sponsors during the event for technical support and mentorship.

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Project Ideas & Themes

• Conversational AI & chatbots
• Intelligent agent systems and automation
• Knowledge graphs and semantic search
• Innovative image generation and multimedia AI
• Personalized AI assistants or recommendation engines

Feel free to build solo or form teams of up to 5 members.

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Best Practices for Building & Demoing

• Focus on working code over slides.
• Keep demos short (3-5 minutes) and impactful.
• Prepare a clear problem statement and solution overview.
• Highlight what makes your project unique or innovative.
• Practice your demo to stay within time limits.

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Mentorship & Networking

• Leverage mentors from MIT, Harvard, and AI Tinkerers community.
• Use the networking feature to find sprint buddies or collaborators.
• Engage actively in brainstorming sessions and knowledge sharing.

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Final Tips

• Have fun and embrace the spirit of collaboration!
• Don’t hesitate to ask questions or seek help.
• Remember: this is about learning, building, and connecting.

Good luck and happy hacking!

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