Project:Hack 4

Would you like to help to shape how projects are delivered in the future? You'll have an opportunity to work with others who share this vision and passion. You'll also get the opportunity to influence some major players in the construction industry. We are working on datasets and hope to announce more details in the coming weeks.

Data science will transform how projects are delivered, saving billions for society, improving certainty in outcomes and changing the face of the project management profession forever. Project:Hack aims to:

• Explore methods and tools to transform how insights and value can be extracted from project data. Ranging from risk and schedule data through to on site presence of personnel.

• Enable delivery professionals to understand the predisposition of projects to specific challenges, to predict them arising and take action to avoid the avoidable.

• Ignite the professional imagination on what can be achieved and shape the future of project delivery.

Themes & Challenges

The brief is to deliver innovative solutions around project delivery themes.

Sir Robert McAlpine Challenges

1. Staff Wellbeing Notifications

2. Unsupervised / Pre-trained Machine Learning with Site Images

3. Early Warning System for Projects

4. Error Recognition for Datascope

Projecting Success Challenges

5. Contract Data Extraction

6. Using Voice Recognition to Report Safety Observations

A14 Deliver Team Challenges

7. Return to Monte Carlo

8. Programme Trend Analysis

9. Text Analysis Tool

Masterclasses

1. A Brief Introduction to Data Science - Dr James Smith

2. Bridging the Gap Between Developers and Data Science - Gabriel Nepomuceno

3. Data Modelling and Visualisation - Mark Willcock

4. Data Pipelines in Microsoft Azure & PowerBI - Jon Kirby

5. The Art of Storytelling: TED Talks vs Data Visualisations

Bigger and better with £1,000 worth of prizes.

As a taster, take a look at what we got up to at Project:Hack3.0. You can see videos of masterclasses and output from the challenges, visit https://projectdataanalytics.uk/past-events/outputprojecthack3.

Fees

We will be charging a nominal fee of £25 a ticket. All of the money raised will go to Cancer Research, less eventbrite fees and VAT. Eventbrite no longer offer refunds for cancellations, however we can assure you that your charity donation will be greatly appreciated.

Let’s get started!

We'll start the day by introducing the challenges and the data sets. You'll then have the opportunity to pitch your idea to the crowd to invite team members, or join a team whose idea you want to work on. You'll then spend two days developing the concepts, interrogating the data, building proof of concepts and delivering a solid pitch to support it. Finally, you'll get the opportunity to present to industry experts who will judge your proposal. Not only will you have the kudos associated with shaping the future of project management, but we will be awarding prizes too.

Happy to support you!

There will be on-ground support. Data scientists, PowerBI experts and subject matter experts will help you with technical queries and mentors will guide you towards the perfect pitch.

It promises to be a great couple of days with food, drinks, ideas and bucket loads of fun. The only requirement is to come with a lot of bright ideas and enthusiasm!

Space is limited, so please secure your place here as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors without whom Project:Hack 4 would not be possible! We have a number of sponsors, including some new ones who will be announced over the coming weeks. Watch this space!

Projecting Success

Sir Robert McAlpine

PMO Learning

Microsoft Reactor

FAQs

What do I need to bring to the event?

Your laptop, access to any software that you are likely to need and bucket loads of enthusiasm.

Am I guaranteed a place?

We'll do our best to accommodate everyone, but the event is likely to be oversubscribed. We'll need to ensure we have a good balance of expertise. Priority will be given to members of the Project Data Analytics Community.

How will my ideas be managed?

Your ideas belong to you. Its your intellectual property. But we encourage all attendees to share their code for the benefit of the community wherever possible.

How will my personal data be used?

Purely for the administration of this event, future events and any agreed follow up actions. It will not be used for any other purposes.