There are 600M Spanish-speaking people in the world. Spanish is the main language in 21 countries, each with a rich culture. Although LLMs present increasingly better multilingual capabilities, are they really multicultural? Join now the #HackathonSomosNLP, the largest open-source NLP hackathon in Spanish! 🚀
In past editions, we had in total more than 1500 participants from 30 different countries, we surpassed 20,000 views of our events, learned from 20 speakers, and developed 50 projects related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating the potential of NLP to address social challenges. We’re back for that and much more! 💪
In this fourth edition, we are going to create open-source resources toevaluate and improve the cultural adequacy of LLMs with the countries of LATAM and the Iberian Peninsula.
The best part? EVERYONE can collaborate! 🎉
Here are the main links, keep reading for more information.
- 💻Join the hackathon and/or the expert talks
- 🤗Join the organizing team
- 🔊Propose a talk
- 🧑🏫Offer a mentorship
- 🙌Sponsor this wonderful event
🚀 How you can collaborate
Click on each of the following options to learn more:
💻 Participate in the hackathon
By joining this hackathon, you will have the opportunity to develop and apply your knowledge in LLM training to create inclusive LLMs in your language. You will have access to APIs of state-of-the-art models, the possibility to win prizes, attend talks and workshops by experts in the field, publish a paper… Register now!
Each participating team (1-5 people) will generate a preference dataset, align an LLM, and create a demo to share their great work with the community.
At SomosNLP, we want to encourage you to participate regardless of your current knowledge. We will organize practical workshops and mentoring sessions so that both research institute groups and undergraduate student groups can participate, all projects add up!
💡 Attend talks by experts
At SomosNLP, we believe that training is also a way to collaborate with the future of NLP in Spanish. During the Tuesdays of April, various keynotes will be given by professionals in the world of Natural Language Processing. These events are free, online, and open to everyone.
And until April arrives?The recordings of previous talks are available!on our YouTube channel. This is a great opportunity to learn from experts and get inspired for your own projects.
🤗 Join the team organizing it
Being part of the organizing team is a unique experience that allows you to contribute directly to the success of the hackathon. You will work closely with experts in the field, learn about the latest trends in NLP, and help create an inclusive and diverse community.
If you are interested in joining the organizing team, please fill out the form below, and we will contact you with more information.
🔊 Propose a talk
Do you have expertise in NLP or a related field? Share your knowledge with the community by proposing a talk for the hackathon. This is a great way to contribute to the education of participants and the growth of NLP in Spanish.
Please fill out the form with your proposal, and we will get back to you with more details.
🧑🏫 Offer mentoring
Mentors play a crucial role in guiding teams through the hackathon process, from ideation to implementation. If you have experience in NLP and want to help teams succeed, consider becoming a mentor.
Your guidance can make a significant difference in the outcome of projects and the learning experience of participants.
🙌 Sponsor this wonderful event
Your support as a sponsor will help us make the hackathon a success and contribute to the development of NLP in Spanish. Sponsors have the opportunity to gain visibility in the NLP community, connect with talented individuals, and demonstrate their commitment to advancing inclusive technology.
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please visit our website or contact us directly.
👏 Acknowledgments
Thank you very much for your time and for supporting us so that our initiative can reach further. Let’s democratize NLP in Spanish!
🤗 Information
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