Technical Documentation
TwelveLabs API
- Main Documentation: https://docs.twelvelabs.io
- Getting Started Guide: https://docs.twelvelabs.io/docs/get-started
- Python SDK: https://github.com/twelvelabs-io/twelvelabs-python
- JavaScript SDK: https://github.com/twelvelabs-io/twelvelabs-js
- API Reference: https://docs.twelvelabs.io/reference
AWS Bedrock
- Bedrock Documentation: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/bedrock/
- TwelveLabs on Bedrock Guide: (will be provided at kickoff)
- Bedrock API Reference: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/bedrock/latest/APIReference/
Sponsor Platforms
- Baseten Documentation: https://docs.baseten.co
- LTX Documentation: https://ltx.io/docs
- TrackIt AWS Best Practices: https://trackit.io/resources
- NVIDIA Developer Zone: https://developer.nvidia.com
Challenge Track Details
Full Challenge Descriptions: Detailed writeups for all three tracks including technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission specifications:
Judging Rubrics
Detailed Evaluation Criteria: Each challenge track has specific judging rubrics that break down the four evaluation dimensions. Review these before building to understand what judges prioritize:
- Technical Implementation scoring guide
- Production Readiness checklist
- Business Value quantification examples
- Innovation assessment framework
FAQs
Q: Can I work on my project after the venue closes? A: Yes, the venue closes at 5 PM both days, but you can continue working remotely. Just ensure you submit by the 12:30 PM Sunday deadline.
Q: Do I need to use all sponsor platforms? A: No. Baseten, LTX, TrackIt, and NVIDIA are recommended resources, not requirements. Focus on solving the challenge well.
Q: Can I switch challenge tracks mid-hackathon? A: Yes, but judges reward depth over breadth. Pick one track and build something that works really well.
Q: What if I don't have a team? A: Solo participation is allowed. Team formation happens Saturday at 10:45 AM if you want to find teammates.
Q: Are meals provided? A: Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided both days. Dietary restrictions can be indicated during registration.
Q: What should I bring? A: Laptop, chargers, any preferred development tools. WiFi and workstations provided. Optional: headphones, external monitors if you prefer.
Q: Can I use my own video datasets? A: Yes, but your submission must also work on at least one provided test dataset for judges to evaluate fairly.
Q: Where do I get AWS Bedrock credits? A: Credits and access instructions will be provided in your welcome email and distributed during check-in on Saturday morning.
Q: What if my demo breaks during judging? A: Have a backup screen recording. Judges understand that live demos can have issues, but you should be able to show what your system does via recording if needed.