International AI Hackathon for Women to be Held at BTU
over 100 young women aged 16 and above will gather at the prestigious Business and Technology University in Tbilisi for a groundbreaking three-day AI Hackathon—an empowering experience designed to ignite creativity, build technical confidence, and fuel innovation for sustainable development.
Organized by the iamtheCODE AI Institute, in partnership with local institutions and global collaborators, this Hackathon is more than an event—it’s a movement to unlock the potential of women and girls through artificial intelligence.
Participants will:
- Decode the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Apply Design Thinking to real-world challenges.
- Learn to build bots and AI tools using the iamtheCODE iDEA Curriculum.
- Integrate SDGs into tech-driven solutions.
- Dive into Generative AI and responsible AI practices.
- Code, create, and collaborate on purposeful innovation.
A Launchpad for Global Impact:
By the end of the Hackathon, five groundbreaking AI solutions will be selected for global recognition. These winning projects will not only contribute to achieving the SDGs, but will also be showcased at the United Nations General Assembly in New York—a historic opportunity for young Georgian girls to stand on the world stage.
The finalist teams will receive:
- A 12-week mentorship from the iamtheCODE global network.
- Access to premium AI courses on the iamtheCODE platform.
- A 1,000 GEL grant voucher for further development.
- Entry into a thriving global community of changemakers.
A Three-Day Journey of Transformation:
- Day 1 – Knowledge & Purpose: Understanding AI, SDGs, and ethical tech.
- Day 2 – Innovation & Creation: Mentorship and rapid solution-building.
- Day 3 – Leadership & Visibility: Team pitches, expert judging, and recognition.
The Broader Vision:
This AI Hackathon is a key milestone in the launch of the iamtheCODE AI Institute in Georgia—a space designed to cultivate the next generation of STEAMED (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Entrepreneurship & Design) talent across the South Caucasus. It is part of a global movement to bridge the digital divide, nurture tech talent, and create economic inclusion for girls and women everywhere.
To date, iamtheCODE has impacted girls and women in 88 countries, hosting more than 500 transformative events—from Hackathons to BootCamps—reaching participants aged 6 to 85.
This powerful initiative is led by Lady Mariéme Jamme, a globally acclaimed technologist, humanitarian, and founder of iamtheCODE. Born in Senegal and now based in the UK, Lady Mariéme’s story—from child trafficking survivor to global AI leader—embodies the very spirit of resilience and possibility this event seeks to inspire.
