Turning Ideas in $1000 Winning Solutions
Mary Bul
May 13, 2024
“Big Problems. Big Solutions” – Brad Twynham If I were to summarise the Venture Makers Innovation Challenge (VMIC) in four words, it
Half-day tournament powered by Launch Pad
Game-based Learning
Develop in-demand cloud skills in one day with immersive role-playing simulation.
Whether you’re starting your cloud learning journey or diving into specialised skills, the AWS Tournament will help you learn in an interactive, engaging way.
More information about AWS can be found here.
Note that the tournament is exclusive to Western students.
The Prizes
Top 3
the ultimate
aWS experience
Enjoy an exclusive lunch and networking opportunity with AWS senior leaders.
TOP 10
Exclusive AWS &
Launch Pad merch
Challenge Winners
Members:
Abd El Halim Sobh, Cody Plumridge, Isaac Watkins, Levana Okba, Tyler Hawke
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Members:
Chi Ly, Ishraq Alim, Monalisa Banda, Rravenaa Ruthra, Simran Prasad
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Members:
Daniel Bonatti, Dhimahi Walendra, Michelle Cui, Raynesh Charan, Vidushi Sethi
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Agenda
Introduction to Skill Builder and Cloud Quest with AWS
Explanation of rules and how to play
Tournament
Winners announcement
Networking over nibbles
The Benefits
Build Cloud Practitioner Expertise
Immerse yourself in training with solution-building tasks specific to job and business needs.
Learn by Doing
Build solutions in a live AWS environment — first with step-by-step guidance from AWS experts, then experiment on your own.
Motivate Team Learning
Create customised learning paths to onboard new employees and deepen cloud skills; gain insights.
Collaborate and Compete
Accelerate skills, develop practical cloud skills while competing in a virtual match.
Tournament Day
23
August
The AWS Tournament is a half-day event, exclusive to Western students.
Time: 11.30 AM – 5.00 PM
Location: Parramatta City Campus, Peter Shergold Building
161-169 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
Registrations close at 11:30 PM, 22 August 2024.
MUST-BRING
Laptop & charger
REMEMBER to bring your own laptop and charger to the tournament.
Otherwise, you won’t be able to play on the day.
System Requirements:
- OS: 64 bit Windows, MacOS or Linux
- Graphics: Integrated or dedicated GPU running at 1920 x 1080 or less
- Network: Broadband Internet Connection
- Storage: 1GB available space
- Browser: Firefox, Edge or Chrome (mobile browsers not supported)
- Input: Keyboard and Mouse are required to play
- Tips: For better performance, close all other 3D graphics or CPU intensive applications. Make sure you have enabled hardware acceleration in your browser. VPN connection not recommended
Photos from the challenge
Read about the challenge day!