Judge Form – Lagos Tech Founder Hackathon

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Join Us as a Judge for Lagos Tech Founders Hackathon

Shape the Future of Innovation!

We invite technology experts, thought leaders, and business professionals to join our esteemed judging panel for the Lagos Tech Founders Hackathon. As a judge, you’ll have the opportunity to evaluate and recognize exceptional innovations, helping to identify the most deserving winners. Your industry insights and expertise will shape the innovation landscape, ensuring that the best are celebrated.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an industry-driven process and make a lasting impact. Sign up now to be part of our prestigious judging panel!

Introduction to Lagos Tech Founders Hackathon Judges

Lagos Tech Founders Hackathon judges are industry experts, executives, and professionals from various fields who volunteer their time and expertise to evaluate entries. They ensure fairness and impartiality in the selection process and are chosen based on their industry expertise, leadership skills, and ability to evaluate the quality of nominated entries.

Why You Should Apply to Be a Lagos Tech Founders Hackathon Judge

As a volunteer judge, you have the opportunity to shape future innovations across industries. By evaluating entries and contributing your expertise, you play a crucial role in determining winners and making a lasting impact on their journey to success. Join our panel of judges to gain valuable industry insights, expand your professional network, and be part of a global community dedicated to celebrating excellence.

Judges are expected to dedicate a reasonable amount of time to complete assessments, each taking up to 20 minutes. All judging tasks are completed online at a time and location that suits you best. Judges must maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the process and are not permitted to download, copy, or take screenshots of any content within the judges’ portal.

Selection Process and Criteria

Lagos Tech Founders Hackathon takes great care to select judges with extensive industry knowledge and experience. The criteria for selection include:

Extensive Industry Experience: Judges must have a wealth of experience in their respective industries, bringing valuable insights and expertise to the judging process.
Qualifications and Accomplishments: Judges are chosen based on their relevant educational background, certifications, and notable field achievements, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge to assess entries.
Impartiality and Integrity: Judges are selected based on their commitment to fairness and ability to evaluate entries objectively.
Rigorous Selection Process: Judges undergo a thorough evaluation of their background, experience, and professional achievements to ensure only the most qualified individuals are chosen.
Industry Knowledge and Understanding: Judges must have a deep understanding of the industry in which the hackathon operates, enabling them to assess entries based on industry-specific criteria and standards.
Commitment to Confidentiality: Judges adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines, maintaining the integrity of sensitive information throughout the evaluation process.
Diversity and Inclusion: Lagos Tech Founders Hackathon strives to have a diverse panel of judges representing different backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
Continuous Learning and Development: Judges are encouraged to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in their respective industries, providing informed and insightful evaluations.
Adherence to Judging Guidelines: Judges follow specific guidelines to ensure consistency and fairness in the evaluation process.
Feedback and Improvement: Lagos Tech Founders Hackathon values judges’ feedback to enhance the judging process, actively seeking input to improve the hackathon and ensure a better experience for all participants.

Registering to Be a Judge and Industry Expert

How to Sign Up

Click on the “Judges” menu for the hackathon you want to join.
Look for “Apply to be a Judge”.
Click on “APPLY AS A JUDGE HERE NOW” and complete your judges’ profile on the judging portal.
Your application will be evaluated, and you will be informed if selected.

Approval Process

Once you apply, the Lagos Tech Founders Hackathon team will review your application. If approved, you will receive an invitation letter once the judging period begins. Approval may be delayed if you do not use a business email, provide requested proof of employment, or submit a professional photo.

Application form

1. Personal Information

Full Name *

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Email Address *

Phone Number *

LinkedIn Profile (or other professional social media handle). *

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Mailing Address.

Professional Background. *

2. Current Job Title.

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Industry Sector. *

Areas of Expertise (e.g. Data Science, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Technology Innovation). *

Years of Professional Experience. *

Educational Background *

3. Highest Degree Earned.

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Field of Study. *

Educational Institution Attended. *

Experience and Achievements

4. Summary of Relevant Experience.

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Notable Achievements or Awards.

Speaking Engagements or Conferences Attended.

Publications (if any).

Mentorship or Community involvement activities.

5. Diversity and Inclusion.

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Gender *

Ethnicity *

Country of Resident

6. Conflicts of Interest

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Disclosure of Any Potential Conflicts of Interest

Relationship with DataHackathon organizers, Participants, or Sponsors

7. Commitment to Innovation

Examples of How the Applicant Has Driven Technological Innovations Involvement in Emerging Technologies (e.g., AI, Blockchain, Big Data) *

8. Analytical and Evaluation Skills

Examples of Previous Experience in Evaluating Projects or Solutions Approach to Evaluating Innovation and Impact *

Judges Criteria

Join Us as a Judge for Lagos Tech Founders Hackathon

Application form

1. Personal Information

2. Current Job Title.

3. Highest Degree Earned.

4. Summary of Relevant Experience.

5. Diversity and Inclusion.

6. Conflicts of Interest

7. Commitment to Innovation

8. Analytical and Evaluation Skills

9. References

10. Additional Information

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