Jam with PartyRock

About this Event

Jam with PartyRock is an AI-themed, hackathon-style event where students and staff come together to design and build working AI demos around a set of established themes.

During the event, participants work in groups with mentor support to use either PartyRock (a no-code AI prototyping tool) or Bedrock (developer tools) to create ideas, prototypes, or working demos addressing real-world challenges aligned with Strategy 2030, industry needs, and social good.

Aims

• Build AI Solutions: Empower participants to create basic, functional AI demos connected to real-world use cases.
• Engage with AI at Exeter: Harness the launch of the University’s AI Strategy and Policy to inspire and enable our community.
• Future Skills & Employability: Explore how AI is shaping future careers and the skills needed to succeed.
• Global Impact: Align projects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the University’s Strategy 2030.
• Industry Collaboration: Work with partners to tackle real-world challenges using labour market insights and careers data.

Themes
Choose from one of the following challenge areas or bring your own inspired idea:

• Sustainability
• Careers & Labour Market
• Artificial Intelligence Foundations
• Healthcare
• Cybersecurity and more

Who Should Join?

• Curious students and staff eager to explore AI
• Anyone interested in technology — no coding experience needed!
• Creative thinkers with innovative ideas
• Everyone

Why Participate?

• Learn exciting new AI skills
• Build a real, working AI app
• Enhance your CV and stand out in future career opportunities
• Collaborate, innovate, and have fun while solving real-world challenges
• Work with expert mentors from the University and AWS who will be on hand to support you on the day

Teams

Participants will work in teams of 3–5 for the Idea Jam. If you don’t already have a team, don’t worry — team formation will take place on the morning of the event. Our staff will be on hand to help you connect with others, form teams, and develop your ideas.

Optional Pre-Event Sessions

Join our virtual workshops in the week commencing 27 October to explore key topics and get ready for the hackathon:

• Labour Market Information & Careers
• Creative Problem Solving & Entrepreneurship
• Generative AI Foundations
• UN Sustainability Goals

For those joining from Penryn, please sign up using this form: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jam-with-partyrock-penryn-tickets-1734407612859?aff=oddtdtcreator

Info: Group Formation: A chance to connect with fellow participants, share ideas, and form teams around shared interests and skills. This stage sets the foundation for collaboration and innovation throughout the event.

Info: Formal Opening: The IdeaJam begins with a welcome address, outlining the challenge, schedule, and expectations to inspire and guide participants.

Info: Main Collaboration: Teams dive into developing and refining their ideas, with dedicated time for focused creativity and problem-solving. A grab-and-go lunch will be available in Expo Lab 1 from 12:00–1:00pm.

Info: Group Presentations: Teams showcase their solutions, sharing outcomes and insights with peers, mentors, and judges.

Info: Networking & Celebration: An opportunity to connect with peers, mentors, and partners, while celebrating the creativity and achievements of the event.

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