HACK to make life better for older citizens in rural & isolated areas
Event Information
About this Event
As part of the international PLACE-EE project, we're inviting hackers from all backgrounds and skill levels to a 12 hour hackathon.
Kindly supported by platinum partner Allstate NI, and recruitment partner MCS Group.
The challenge is to develop proof of concepts (PoCs) for digital solutions/services that are designed to enable older citizens - especially for those in rural areas - to stay engaged and connected (to health and social needs and use of public services, for instance). The winning PoCs should be sustainable and have the potential to be expanded throughout Europe and indeed globally.
There's no limit on the technologies that can be utilised to create solutions / services / products: mobile, Internet of Things, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, gamification, the list goes on.
We'll provide mentors and subject matter experts to assist developers throughout the event. You'll be in a team of up to 5 people (if you don't have a team we can sort this out on the day).
By the end of the hackathon, the participants can pitch to a panel of judges, including key public and community stakeholders in front wider audience of their peers.
Why join us:
#1 Learn more in 12 hours than in 3 months
Say goodbye to your comfort zone
- Fine tune your tech and collaboration skills, and work under pressure
#2 Showcase your skills
Stand out from the crowd
- Great experience for CVs and LinkedIn
#3 People
A welcoming and collaborative environment
- Learning together and from each other, and making friends.
#4 Worthwhile
Tech for good
- Create something that could help solve real challenges in rural areas!
(If you are a Ulster University student successful completion will contribute towards the Edge Award - contact m.curran@ulster.ac.uk for more details).
We pride ourselves on providing a diverse and safe environment.