Innovate.DTCC: AI-Powered Hackathon

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Innovate.DTCC:

AI-Powered Hackathon

Join us for this exciting event, where creativity meets the AI!

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is excited to host the Innovate.DTCC: AI-Powered Hackathon. It is the first in a series of collaborative initiatives aimed at leveraging AI and ML technologies to address critical challenges in the financial markets industry. This inaugural event will serve as a platform for industry experts, students and thought leaders to come together and develop innovative solutions that can enhance the efficiency, transparency, and overall performance of our business.


By participating in this hackathon, you will explore the transformative potential of AI and ML in financial markets, unlock new opportunities, engage with colleagues from diverse perspectives, foster cross-functional connections and expand your professional network.


The registration form is available below. Upon completing registration, you will receive further instructions and information regarding the event's terms and conditions.


Use Case Overview

A predetermined list of use case has been selected for this hackathon, which fall under one of the following themes:
  • Anomaly detection for identifying potential risks, fraud, and market manipulation theme
  • Risk Mitigation and preparing for future threats
  • Predictive Modeling and Forecasting - Analyze historical data and identify patterns that can be used to predict future trends, movements, and events in Capital Markets
  • Self-Service Investigation (Chat NLP)
  • Optimization & Automation


A detailed description of use cases under each theme can be viewed here.



Important Dates and Timing


  • Registration starts: November 5, 2024
  • Registration ends: January 3, 2025
  • Legal agreement submission deadline: January 17, 2025
  • Team confirmation: January 20, 2025
  • Participant onboarding workshop: January 21, 2025
  • Optional Office Hours for Setup: January 22, 2025 January 31, 2025
  • Hackathon event dates: February 3, 2025 – February 7, 2025
  • Final Presentation and Awards Ceremony: February 7, 2025



Rewards

Industry Participants

  • Exciting cash rewards for top teams.
  • Partnership Opportunities – An opportunity to integrate products or co-create solutions.
  • Showcase at Industry Events – An opportunity to showcase your technology and products at our company events.
  • Joint Marketing Initiatives - Engage in joint marketing efforts, promoting your solution through our channels.
  • Pilot Project Opportunities – An opportunity to pilot your solution within a financial institution.


Students and Researchers

  • Exciting cash rewards for top teams.
  • Scholarships or Research Grants – Grant to support ongoing research.
  • Internship Opportunities – Secure internship or mentorship opportunities.




Environment and Communication Channels

  • All hackathon activities, including presentations and judging, will take place virtually.
  • Participants are required to provide their own laptops for the event.
  • DTCC will not supply laptops or Virtual Desktop Instances (VDIs).
  • Each team will be assigned their own AWS account for use throughout the hackathon.
  • Technical support will be available remotely to assist with AWS account and any issues with the collaboration tool.


Eligibility

  • Hackathon will use AWS platform provided by DTCC. Teams must be familiar with AWS platform and services.
  • Participants are required to bring their own white data for the hackathon, ensuring it is publicly available and free from restrictions, and should use this data responsibly throughout the event to develop and demonstrate their AI/ML solutions while maintaining ethical standards and legal compliance. 
  • Participation is team-based only; no individual entries are allowed.
    • Teams must consist of a minimum of 3 members and a maximum of 10 members, including a team lead.
    • Participants are encouraged to work with their existing network to form a “Super Team”. A Super Team is defined as a team which is comprised of more than one organization. Establishing a Super Team will help foster cross-industry collaboration as well as achieve a stronger output leveraging wider perspectives.
  • One team lead must be identified for all teams (i.e., single-organization teams or Super Teams).
    • The team lead is responsible for registering on the team’s behalf.
    • The team lead is responsible for ensuring the legal agreement is signed by a representative from all participating organizations within the team.
  • Legal agreement must be signed and submitted to the DTCC AI Hackathon team by January 17, 2025.
  • During registration, the team lead will select up to three use cases  from a pre-determined list of use cases offered by DTCC. Team lead will also have the option of proposing a new use case idea during registration.
    • For new ideas, DTCC will conduct an internal assessment to validate feasibility and provide our findings to the team lead by January 20, 2025..


Get ready to showcase your team's skills, collaborate effectively, and have an unforgettable experience at Innovate.DTCC: AI-Powered Hackathon! Sign up using the Registration Form below.


If you have questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact the DTCC AI Hackathon team.

Register Below!

Innovate.DTCC Hackathon - Registration Form