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From: Vukosi Marivate <vukosi....@cs.up.ac.za>
Date: On Friday, 30 August 2024 at 15:09
Subject: Calling All Coders! Join the UNODC Hackathon for a Chance to Win Big!
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[See attached full flyer]

Are you a passionate software developer looking for a challenge?

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) invites you to participate in the Coding4Integrity 2.0 Hackathon, taking place at the University of Pretoria from September 13th to 15th, 2024.

Here's what awaits you:

  • Compete for your share of $70,000 in Knowledge Token® and Internet Computer awards and prizes!
  • Attend the opening talk, open to all, regardless of participation in the hackathon.
  • Be part of a global movement to fight corruption through innovative tech solutions.

About the Hackathon:

This hackathon is part of a new 3-year series by UNODC, UN GRACE, the Knowledge Foundation, and the DFINITY Foundation. It aims to empower young developers to create solutions for a more transparent and accountable world.

The Challenge:

Develop a digital AI-based learning environment focused on anti-corruption, specifically addressing the intersection of AI and Decentralized Commerce (DeComm).

Who Can Participate?

This hackathon is open to students from all over the world with a passion for coding and a desire to make a difference.

Ready to Join the Fight Against Corruption?

Learn more and register for the hackathon here: https://KnowledgeFound.org/hackathons/#

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to:

  • Showcase your coding skills
  • Network with other talented developers
  • Contribute to a positive global impact

Spread the word! Share this email with your friends and fellow coders who might be interested.

We look forward to seeing you at the UNODC Hackathon!


Vukosi

ABSA Chair of Data Science, Assoc. Professor
Dept of Computer Science, University of Pretoria





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From: Seani Rananga <seani....@up.ac.za>
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 at 20:54
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To: Vukosi Marivate <vukosi....@cs.up.ac.za>


Dear Vukosi,

Please find the forwarded email below.

Kind regards,
Seani
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Seani Rananga
LECTURER

Tel +27 (0)12 420 3121

Cell +27 (0)64 556 4796

Email seani....@up.ac.za

www.up.ac.za

Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology

Computer Science Department : www.cs.up.ac.za

Research group: Data science for Social and Digital Impact: www.cs.up.ac.za/research/dsfsi/

Room 4-29, Level 4, IT Building

University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20
Hatfield 0028, South Africa



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From: Linda Marshall <linda.m...@up.ac.za>
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 at 14:26
Subject: Fwd: Poster
To: Seani Rananga <seani....@up.ac.za>


Belinda’s email - belind...@nithecs.ac.za


Sent from my iPhone

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Date: 30 August 2024 at 14:06:31 SAST
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Kind regards,

René Kotzé
0832727734

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Date: 30 August 2024 at 14:00:06 SAST
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Kind regards,

René Kotzé
0832727734
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