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November 16, 2024
organized by Insilico medicine
AI-driven
Drug Discovery Hackathon
in abu dhabi
PARTICIPATE IN
Registration Closed
About Hackathon
Insilico Medicine is proud to present AI-driven Drug Discovery Hackaton in Abu Dhabi — a unique event for innovators, researchers, and data scientists to collaborate on advancing AI in drug discovery. Join us to connect with industry leaders, share ideas, and contribute to solutions shaping the future of healthcare.
TASKS TO TACKLE
Participants will solve critical in silico drug discovery challenges using machine learning approaches
Define the data to be used and explore how to enhance future drug development with the best AI practices for predicting key features. Contribute to the global AIDD community and innovate current approaches in chemoinformatics and machine learning.
FEW REASONS TO PARTICIPATE
  • Valuable Experience
    and New Knowledge
    gained from tackling real-case scenarios in chemoinformatics, enhancing their understanding and skills in this field.
  • Insights and Learnings from experts in the Drug Discovery field
    providing a unique opportunity for professional growth and development.
  • Potential Employment Opportunities with Insilico Medicine
    as we are always on the lookout for active and talented individuals who demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for chemoinformatics.
  • Participants will undoubtedly leave with a great mood and a renewed passion for their work
    having spent the day immersed in an environment that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and the joy of discovery.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Regardless of your stage in academia or profession, if you have a passion chemistry and drug disovery, we invite you to join us. Just bring your laptop with you!
  • Undergraduate
    Students
    Apply your academic knowledge to real-world problems and learn from experienced professionals.


  • Master's
    Students
    Expand your research skills, network with professionals, and uncover new areas for your postgraduate work.


  • PhD
    Students
    Test your advanced skills, gain new insights, and contribute to solving significant health issues.

  • Others
    Professionals in chemoinformatics, data science, or health technology are also welcome to bring their expertise to this collaborative event.
A participant should have some knowledge of any two of these points:
Projection equipment: slide projectors, presentations, overhead projectors, and computer projectors.
  • Python3 programming
  • ML
  • Statistics
  • Data Science (data analysis)
  • Basics in chemistry
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
01
Register as a participant using this website
02
Arrive to IRENA Building, Masdar city, Block A
by 9:00 AM, November 16
03
Choose one of the real-world problems carefully selected by the experts
04
Work with the team under the supervision of the industry professionals
05
Present your results and get a chance to win an internship at Insilico Medicine and other prizes
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded for the most
innovative and effective solutions.
1 Place
6000AED
+ Summer internship at Insilico
2 Place
4000AED
3 Place
2000AED
Registration Closed for Hackathon Participation
Thank you for the overwhelming interest in our hackathon!
We are officially closing registration and are excited to see the incredible projects our participants will bring to life. Stay tuned for updates, and best of luck to all the teams!
AGENDA
Saturday, November 16
09:00 – 09:30
09:00 – 09:30
Meeting at the venue
09:00 – 9:15
09:00 – 9:15
Data and Properties
Tatiana Sitnik, Senior Data Annotator
09:20 – 9:25
09:20 – 9:25
Standardization of the chemical data
Aisha Aldhanhani, Junior Biochemist
09:25 – 09:40
09:25 – 09:40
QSAR methodology
Shamkhal Baybekov, Junior Data Annotator
09:45 – 10:00
09:45 – 10:00
Training ML models
Mikolaj Mizera, Technical Lead, Machine Learning
10:00 – 10:30
10:00 – 10:30
Presentation of the tasks and formation of the teams
10:30 – 12:30
10:30 – 12:30
Working in teams
12:30 – 13:30
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch
13:30 – 17:30
13:30 – 17:30
Working in teams
17:30 – 19:00
17:30 – 19:00
Team presentations and awards
19:00 – 20:00
19:00 – 20:00
Dinner
LOCATION
Level 6, Unit 08, Block A,
IRENA HQ Building Masdar City,
Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Contact us
career@insilico.com