Databricks AI Agent Hackathon in Vancouver

***Registration is required via this link: https://events.databricks.com/FY261113-SD-Hackathon***

This in-person, full-day hackathon focuses on the development of innovative AI Agents using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Collaborating in teams of 4-6, participants will utilize Databricks' specialized agent authoring and evaluation tools to build, test, and refine intelligent agent systems.

Everyone (every team) will provision a serverless workspace using Databricks express setup. This is a simple way to get started in minutes with just an email and no prior cloud provider access. Diverse datasets will be available from the Databricks Marketplace to enhance agent capabilities so no need to use personal or company data. The objective is to produce a compelling proof-of-concept agent showcasing creativity, intelligent data utilization, and effective tool-calling in a novel and useful manner.

This event provides a platform for demonstrating technical quality with Databricks tools, creativity in agent design or application, and clarity of purpose. The hackathon promotes hands-on experience with cutting-edge agent development tools and concludes with short team demonstrations of proofs of concept created during the event. Three finalist teams will be selected, and the winners will be announced at the end of the Hackathon.

What You'll Do

• Get an overview of the AI functionality on Databricks from the ML specialist SA team
• Get hands-on experience building custom AI agent tools with Unity Catalog functions
• Use tools on Databricks like Genie, AI playground, AI functions
• Perform batch LLM inference with pre-provisioned LLMs
• Connect with fellow builders from diverse technical backgrounds.
• Build something you can actually use at work tomorrow!

Agenda

• 8:30 AM -9:00 AM - Welcome and Introduction to EY Consulting team
• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - AI functionality on Databricks presentation Demo
• 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Coffee! Break into teams project ideas
• 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Hack time! Get set up, explore data, tools -- mentors available
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Catered Lunch ... talk to people and hear ideas & progress
• 1:00 PM -3:30 PM - Hack again and prepare pitch/demo
• 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Show off what you have built prizes
• 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Happy hour

Who should come?
All AI developers, data scientists, AI-inclined data analysts or any technically curious individuals who want to stay ahead of the AI revolution. No prior AI experience is required! Just bring your laptop and enthusiasm. There should be familiarity with navigating the Databricks platform and the current offerings.

Take Away

• Practical code samples for building agents with Databricks
• Strategies to confidently integrate AI into your project
• New connections with people exploring similar technology

Registration Page - https://events.databricks.com/FY261113-SD-Hackathon