KNOWvember 2024

AI-Accelerating Knowledge for Impact

⌚ Join the KNOWvember challenge and tackle knowledge management with Generative AI.

🚀 Build innovative solutions with guidance from experienced mentors.

🏆 Up to two winning teams will receive exclusive rewards.

💼 Present your ideas to IFC leadership and make an impact.

Enroll now!

A Welcome Message from IFC CIO, Laura McCanlies

“We at IFC believe in innovation that is supposed to close the development gaps. This time we are making available to our staff the most advanced technologies, all in a safe environment - to get a sense, to try, and to build their ideas through advancements that AI brings to us.

Our colleagues are very active in AI adoption, so we expect this coming hackathon will bring a lot of new insights, and new skills, and open the horizons of what’s possible.

Grateful to the entire IFC team for making it happen”

Laura McCanlies

CIO

About Knowvember

This November, IFC is giving staff the chance to explore and build with advanced AI tools in a collaborative, hands-on setting. Knowvember is all about bringing together our team’s diverse skills to create real solutions. With support from AI experts and the opportunity to work across different disciplines, this hackathon is designed to help you turn your ideas into something meaningful.

🚀 Hackathon “Knowvember”
Knowvember brings IFC staff advanced technologies to try, apply, and execute ideas. Throughout the week, our partner New Native will guide you on product-building, idea development, and launching advanced technologies. Participants will explore top features and technologies to to bring their ideas to life.

🤝 Inclusive for All Backgrounds
Everyone’s welcome, technical or not. We’ll form interdisciplinary teams, pairing you with technical colleagues so you can see how AI empowers diverse backgrounds to contribute. We’re committed to providing a positive experience—bring your ideas, and let’s build together in a secure, creative environment.

🌍 A Unique Knowledge Exchange at IFC
The hackathon combines the expertise of IFC staff across regions with AI tools, driving process improvements and developing innovative products for IFC. It’s supported by AI experts assembled by the CIO office.

🏆 IFC x AI: The Future
IFC x AI is our new direction. Subscribe, join, and participate to elevate your skills and become skilled in AI tools and applications. Share your journey with colleagues—let’s build the future together!

Hackathon Challenge
Explore how Generative AI can address challenges across IFC.

Participants will leverage AI to solve real-world challenges, fostering innovation, collaboration, and improved knowledge management. Each team will select one or more of the following areas to focus on, developing solutions that enhance engagement, accessibility, and operational efficiency.

Challenge Areas:

1. Content Simplification and Visualization

📝 Objective: Simplify complex information into concise, creative formats.

Example 1: Automated Report Summarization
• Convert lengthy reports into easy-to-read summaries.

Example 2: Interactive Data Dashboards

• Make complex data engaging and user-friendly.

Example 3: Presentation Note Generation

• Transform technical data into scripts and infographics.

2. Knowledge Relevance and Accessibility

📚 Objective: Use AI to create organized, accessible information repositories.

Example 1: Smart Document Management

• Tag and categorize documents for easy access.

Example 2: Knowledge Graphs

• Visualize connections between information pieces.

Example 3: Automated Content Updates
• Keep repositories current with AI-driven updates.

3. Gamification of Knowledge Engagement

🎮 Objective: Make knowledge-sharing interactive and rewarding through gamification.

Example 1: Knowledge Quizzes

• Engage staff with quizzes and instant feedback.

Example 2: Reward Systems

• Track and reward knowledge-sharing activities.

Example 3: Interactive Learning Modules

• Create game-like modules for engaging learning experiences.

Note: Teams may work on one or multiple challenges to explore the potential of Generative AI across different KM areas within IFC.

Build with your favourite technology

Select your preferred technology for app development.

Use any preferred technology to develop a Generative AI (GEN AI) prototype and showcase your creativity and innovation.

👉 Visit our AI Tech pages to discover available technologies.
👉 Check out our tutorials for detailed guidance on implementation. Start your project with Lablab.ai resources!

Disclaimer: Please note that we do not offer access to any technology, so participants should use publicly available tools and resources.

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Reward Options for Up to 2 Winning Teams

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Reward Choice 1

OLC

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Reward Choice 2

Bravo Points

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Reward Choice 3

Conference Invitation

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Reward Choice 4

Lunch with IFC Management

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Reward Choice 5

KNOWvember Hackathon Badges

Please be aware that participation in lablab.ai hackathons is voluntary and subject to the specific rules and conditions outlined for each event. While we strive to provide a fair and rewarding experience for all participants, we cannot guarantee entry or success in securing prizes. All prizes and opportunities are subject to availability and participants must meet the established criteria to qualify. lablab.ai is not responsible nor held liable for any commitments or offers - including programs, giveaways, or prizes - made by third-party sponsors or partners of the hackathon. The availability and delivery of third-party prizes or benefits are solely at the discretion of the respective sponsors and are not guaranteed by lablab.ai. We reserve the right to make amendments, modifications, or cancellations to any part of the hackathon (including full cancellation of the event itself), including prizes and terms of participation, at our sole discretion. Whenever possible, we will endeavor to notify participants of significant changes within a reasonable timeframe. All submissions by participants must be original work, open source, and compliant with the MIT License unless specified otherwise. By participating, you agree to these terms, the overall event terms, and the lablab.ai general terms and are encouraged to review all event-related information carefully. Prize Distribution: lablab.ai and its partners reserve the right to distribute all prizes within a 90-day period following the end date of the hackathon. This period allows for the proper processing and verification needed to award prizes appropriately.

What to submit?

📋 Basic Information

• Project Title

• Short Description

• Long Description

• Technology & Category Tags

📸 Cover Image and Presentation

• Cover Image

• Video Presentation

• Slide Presentation

💻 App Hosting & Code Repository

• Public GitHub Repository

• Demo Application Platform

• Application URL

For further details and guidance, please visit Submission Guidelines

Evaluation Criteria

Impact & Practicality

Measures the solution’s reach, including the number of people affected, and evaluates its feasibility and ease of implementation.

Problem Statement

Assesses the clarity and relevance of the problem being addressed, ensuring it aligns well with IFC’s objectives.

Creativity

Evaluates the uniqueness and innovation of the approach, encouraging fresh and imaginative solutions.

Solutions

Examines the effectiveness and completeness of the proposed solution in addressing the identified problem.

Hackathon Details

🗓️ Where and when

The start date of the hackathon is mentioned according to the date specified on the hackathon page, cover and schedule. The hackathon will take place on the lablab.ai platform and lablab.ai Discord server.

🦸🏼‍♂️ Who can join?

Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of previous AI or coding experience! We encourage anyone with a passion for AI or an interest in exploring how it can be used in their field to join.

😅 What about teams?

If you don’t have a team, no problem! Connect with colleagues through IFC’s internal channels to form teams. For brainstorming and sharing ideas, join our Discord server—a great space to discuss, get inspired, and prepare for the hackathon.

🛠️ How to participate

The hackathon will take place online on lablab.ai platform and lablab.ai Discord Server. Please register for both in order to participate. To participate click the "Enroll" button at the bottom of the page and read our Hackathon Guidelines and Getting Started Guide.