From Idea to Prototype
A total of 45 participants formed international, cross-functional teams and immersed themselves in the world of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and AWS cloud services. With 2,5 days to transform ideas into prototypes, the Hackathon challenged participants to think creatively, make quick decisions, and collaborate beyond their usual teams and locations.
The event followed an intensive journey, from the first brainstorming sessions and idea refinement to prototype development and the final pitch presentations. Throughout the Hackathon, participants continuously exchanged knowledge, tested approaches, and refined their concepts, creating an environment where experimentation and learning went hand in hand.
To support the teams along the way, dedicated AWS Solution Architects and the PAYBACK Group AI Enablement Team provided technical guidance, valuable feedback, and hands-on coaching. Their expertise helped participants navigate technical challenges and make the most of the available technologies throughout the event.
One of the biggest highlights was the final pitch session.
Although the teams worked on highly technical topics, every presentation had its own unique style. Through storytelling, live demonstrations, role play, and plenty of creativity, teams found engaging ways to explain their challenges and convince with their solutions. The audience’s enthusiasm, laughter, and applause created an atmosphere that perfectly balanced innovation with fun, making the finale one of the most memorable moments of the Hackathon.
Beyond the Hackathon
Alongside the jury evaluation, colleagues across LPS were invited to vote for their favorite project and present the Audience Award, giving the wider organization the opportunity to become part of the experience.
While the award ceremony marked the official end of the event, it is not the end of the journey for many of the ideas developed during those three days. Several prototypes will continue to be explored and further developed, reinforcing the Hackathon’s purpose of creating innovation with lasting impact beyond the event itself.
Conclusion
A heartfelt thank you to all participants, mentors, judges, AWS Solution Architects, the PAYBACK Group AI Enablement Team, and everyone behind the scenes whose dedication, energy, and enthusiasm made this year’s Hackathon such a success. We are already looking forward to the next edition.
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