AI Hackathon 2025: Results & Lessons Learned
🎯 Goal
Our inaugural AI hackathon aimed to identify and attract top AI talent, engage potential candidates for the HumbleBeeAI Academy, and generate innovative solutions that could benefit our company. In today's competitive AI landscape, finding exceptional talent requires creative approaches beyond traditional recruitment.
📅 Timeline
July 22, 2025 - Hackathon Announcement
August 1, 2025 - Competition Launch
August 3, 2025 - Submission Deadline
📊 Participation Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered Participants | 55 |
| Teams Formed | 49 (1-2 members each) |
| Total Prize Pool | 1,000,000 KRW |
🏆 Winners
🔬 Data Science Track
👁️ Computer Vision Track
📈 Expectations vs. Reality
📋 Expected
- ~100 registered teams
- 25-30 submitting teams
✅ Actual
- 49 registered teams
- 14 submissions (6 DS, 8 CV)
Key Insight: While participation was lower than expected, the quality of submissions was exceptionally high. This reflects the current AI landscape where talented individuals are highly selective about competitions they join.
📚 References & Supporting Documents
Official Documentation
- Hackathon Guidelines - Complete participant handbook
- Challenge Descriptions - Detailed problem statements for both tracks
- Registration Form - Access participant demographics and statistics
💡 Pro tip: Participant demographic insights including university affiliations, experience levels, and technical backgrounds are available in the registration form's "Summary" section.
🔮 Future Implications
This hackathon established a strong foundation for talent identification in the AI community. The quality-over-quantity outcome suggests that focused, well-structured competitions can effectively identify top-tier talent, even with smaller participant pools.
Next Steps:
- Implement lessons learned for future hackathons
- Engage with high-performing participants for academy recruitment
- Develop ongoing relationships with the AI talent community
This report demonstrates HumbleBeeAI's commitment to fostering AI talent and building meaningful connections within the global AI community.