Vibe Coding Hackathon: Where Innovation Meets Industry
Code. Compete. Create. Win.
Join the Vibe Coding Hackathon to tackle real industrial challenges, collaborate with top talent, and compete for exclusive prizes – all while showcasing your AI solution to industry leaders.
March 4 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Build the next breakthrough in smart manufacturing
Get ready to code, collaborate, and create the next big idea in industrial innovation! The Vibe Coding Hackathon, co-hosted by Customertimes and Connected Systems Institute (CSI), a world-class center at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, brings together students, developers, and business leaders for an unforgettable day of problem-solving and creativity.
This one-day hackathon bridges academia and industry to uncover fresh, data-driven solutions that power the future of smart manufacturing. Teams of up to three people will be intentionally formed by the organizing team, pairing students and industry professionals based on their skills and experience to encourage new connections and diverse thinking. Local business leaders will serve on the expert jury, evaluating creativity, technical excellence, and practical impact.
The top-performing team will receive an exclusive sponsor prize and the chance to showcase their solution to industry executives.
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Agenda
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Hackathon Topic: Predictive Maintenance for a Single Machine
Challenge: Build an AI model that predicts when a specific machine (e.g., CNC machine or robotic arm) will require maintenance based on historical sensor data and simulated real-time inputs.
Why it works: Teams can use sample datasets or simulated IoT streams to train a simple predictive model and visualize alerts.
Deliverable: A dashboard showing predicted failure times and recommended maintenance actions.
Who should participate:
Someone with experience working with data and basic machine learning;
Someone who can read and write basic code or work comfortably with data and analytics tools;
Someone who is open to using the Microsoft Azure–based environment.
You do not need to be an AI expert to join. If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating in cross‑functional teams, and turning data into real‑world impact for manufacturing, you’ll be a great fit.
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Secure Your Spot Today
Take on the predictive maintenance challenge, sharpen your AI skills, and compete for prizes while connecting with industry professionals.
About Customertimes
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We help you get the most value out of your enterprise cloud solution and ensure a solid return on investment, regardless of project scale or complexity.