Hackathon

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Hackathon 2025 with Copa Airlines & AWS

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Join the Copa Airlines – AWS Hackathon!

This isn’t a “regular” hackathon


On Saturday 16 August 2025 we’re turning the classic hackathon on its head. The “COPA & AWS Hackathon” is a one-day, high-energy experience where people from any discipline — team-up to crack real aviation problems using today’s most exciting tools: cloud, data, and generative AI.
 
In six electrifying hours your squad of 4 members will tackle a stream of bite-sized, real-world aviation puzzles. The catch? Every correct flag instantly boosts your live leaderboard score that’s broadcast in the room for all to see. The team atop the board when the clock hits zero walks away with bragging rights and prizes at a gala dinner celebration.

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

Format: In-person

Target Audience: People interested in data management, data analysis, and the use of artificial intelligence in the commercial aviation industry.

What is it?

A Hackathon is a competition held by multidisciplinary teams to solve, within a defined timeframe, a series of challenges created by both Copa Airlines and AWS. These challenges are based on real-world commercial aviation data, utilizing data analytics technologies, generative artificial intelligence, and AWS cloud services.

What will you do?

You will solve a series of Capture the Flag-style challenges in a maximum of 6 hours, with real-time scoring.

You’ll use tools such as:

  • AWS (credits provided)
  • Data engineering and modeling
  • Prompt Engineering

Daily Schedule

  • Challenge presentation by AWS and Copa Airlines: 30 minutes
  • Challenge development: 6 hours (including lunch integrated into the activity)
  • Awards ceremony: Gala dinner
  • Total duration of the activity: 6.5 hours

What do you need to participate?

  • Create a team of 4 people
  • Each participant must have a laptop

Recommended basic knowledge in:

  • AWS (recommended)
  • Data analytics (recommended)
  • Be curious, proactive, and able to work under pressure in a team

How to register?

  • General registration for the event
  • Pre-registration for the hackathon: team name, members, emails, and country

Key Dates

  • Confirmation of participants: July 2025
  • Official team creation: First week of August 2025

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn, create, and connect with industry experts!