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I have been attending several OSS4AI hackathons, and each experience has been amazing! We have another exciting event this Saturday, and I wanted to share some pointers to help you make the most of it: 1. Define Your Goals: Be clear about what you want to achieve. This will help you choose the right teammates and projects. 2. Choose a Strategy: The OSS4AI hackathon has two tracks: production and experimental. Ensure your plan aligns with the track you select. 3. Establish Team Clarity Early: Decide on a direction quickly, ideally within the first half-hour. Either follow your captain’s vision or reach a consensus. 4. Prioritize Tasks Before Lunch: Energy levels often drop after lunch. Aim to have major tasks or decisions completed by then. 5. Simplify UI Development: Tools like Streamlit or Discord bots can help you build a working UI very efficiently. Choose one that fits your team’s capabilities. With discord you get the added benefit of already having a small community to test with at the event! 6. Plan Your Presentation: Your presentation is crucial and only three minutes long. For experimental projects, let the demo lead. For production projects, use the demo to support your story. 7. Seek Feedback: Don’t hesitate to ask judges and peers for feedback. Even a 10-minute tactical chat can be incredibly valuable. I hope these tips help you have a successful hackathon experience. Looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday! Did I miss anything? Did I get something wrong? Let me know in the comments! This Saturday’s hackathon is sponsored by OctoAI You can register at this link: https://lu.ma/3bro3ae3