The Data, Analytics, Transformation, and AI or (D.A.T.A.) Wave at its core is a nationwide search and cultivate of data talent in the Philippines. It’s a testmant to BPI as an organization that invests in talent and is proactive in pioneering innovation.
3 winners per track = 9 winners
Internships and employment opportunities at BPI may also be granted to any of the top teams.
Kindly email datawave2024@eskwelabs.com for any questions or concerns.
It's an event where participants solve data science challenges, with a chance to win prizes and potentially join BPI’s data talent pipeline.
University students, partner organizations, and young professionals are welcome to join.
No, registration is free for all participants.
The hackathon is on October 30, and the summit is on December 9, 2024; other important dates include workshops and milestone deadlines.
The hackathon will be at the AIM Conference Center in Makati, and the summit will be at SPACE One Ayala.
Prizes range from Php 30,000 to Php 100,000 for each track in the competition.
Yes! For Workshops 1 and 2, the Hackathon day, there are online ways to join for all three. For the top 3 in each of the 3 tracks (aka 9 teams), they will be presenting face-to-face at the Summit.
For those who are not based in Metro Manila, travel and accommodations will be arranged for the 9 teams presenting at the Summit.
The competition tracks are Generative AI, Classical Machine Learning, and Data Visualization.
Teams can consist of 2 to 4 members.
Yes, Eskwelabs will assist you in getting grouped into a pair, trio, or group of 4.
Yes, there will be several workshops, including Design Thinking and Data Storytelling, to help you prepare. These are all for free and conducted and delivered by Eskwelabs.
The first milestone is due on October 16, and the final milestone is due on November 15, 2024.
We’ll provide technical support throughout the event, so you can focus on your project.
Yes, mentors from BPI, Eskwelabs, and partner organizations will be available to provide guidance and support.
The top 9 will be chosen from the pool of final video submissions. Then, at the Summit, after the 9 teams have presented, winners will be chosen based on the tabulation of scores by a panel of judges from BPI, Eskwelabs, and partner organizations.
Selected Summit participants will be notified via email with further instructions.
We will follow up with participants 6 months post-event to track the impact and potential opportunities with BPI.
The summit will be exclusive via invite. Official invites will be sent out by Eskwelabs directly, so always check your emails.
Stay tuned to your email for emails from Eskewlabs and the event’s official communication channels such as this website and social media for the latest updates and information.