AI Expo Africa
the largest business-focused ArtificiaI Intelligence event in Africa has launched a grand challenge is to create an original piece of artwork or music that leverages AI. There will be one winner for each category (visual art & music) and winners must be citizens of an African country and must be living in Africa. Awards will be presented to the winner at the exclusive AI Expo Africa VIP event on the opening night of AI Expo Africa in Cape Town South Africa on 3 September 2019 – with the music track(s) being played during the event and artwork on display.
Both works will be auctioned during the exclusive networking/drinks reception event 4 September with proceeds going (50%) to the artist and (50%) to you guys at Starting Chance plus we would love to have you back at the event again.
The challenge is to create an original piece of artwork or music that leverages AI. There will be one winner for each category (visual art & music) and winners must be citizens of an African country and must be living in Africa.
1st prize in each category (music and visual art) will receive:
• 1 x VIP / full access ticket to AI Expo Africa worth $650 including all refreshments and food
• $600 contribution to flights to Cape Town (limited to economy flights only within Africa)
• $250 in total contribution for 2x nights hotel accommodation in Cape Town
• 50% share in auction proceeds of the artworks & music with 50% going to the event charity, Starting Chance.
• A TV / Media Interview plus social media and press release for winners
• Speaking opportunity in the case study track at AI Expo
• Valuable networking opportunities with the largest AI tech community in Africa
• Photography of the event will also be provided
Prizes for both winners are worth $3,000 USD total. Note that for the 1st place winners must attend AI Expo in Cape Town on 3-5 September 2019. If they cannot attend, the prizes and awards will go to the next winner.
Meanwhile, 2nd and 3rd placed creators will be given special mentions in the press and social media.
This competition is sponsored by The AI Media Group, creators of AI Expo Africa, and Cortex Ventures, Africa’s first AI only focused VC company.
Click here for more information as application closes on July 30th
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