ISEP (French engineering graduate school in digital technology) in partnership with UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) and GarageISEP (Student Innovation Hub) will organize a Hackathon to bring together motivated people to solve environmental issues by using Blockchain technology. Two major challenges will be proposed to the participants: How to track if consumers change their purchasing behaviour due to products’ sustainability information? How to increase the number of backers of a crowdfunding project of electrification of rural communities, improve the trust in the funding process, and reduce intermediary fees from donation to implementation? FAQs What is a hackathon? "A hackathon (also known as a hack day, hackfest or codefest) is a design sprint-like event in which computer programmers and others involved in software development, including graphic designers, interface designers, project managers, and others, often including subject-matter-experts, collaborate intensively on software projects.[1] The goal of a hackathon is to create usable software or hardware with the goal of creating a functioning product by the end of the event.[2] Hackathons tend to have a specific focus, which can include the programming language used, the operating system, an application, an API, or the subject and the demographic group of the programmers. In other cases, there is no restriction on the type of software being created." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackathon Who can attend? The « BlockChain & Environment » Hackathon is open to anyone who is interested in working on creating fun, and proposing innovative solutions about blockchain application to environmental issues. No knowledge in computer development, Blockchain technologies or other are required for participation. Come with your curiosity, your motivation and your willingness to take on great challenges. How many people can be on each team? Teams are composed of 5 people How do you join a team? You can build your group beforehand and come to the event as a team. Or, You can arrive solo and a random draw will be held on Friday, December 14 evening to form teams of 5 people What will be the deliverables? A presentation along with the solution design, wireframes, functional prototype + a pitch to a panel of experts. Templates for the presentation will be provided to participants What can I bring into the event? A laptop is a must and any other devices or equipment required to work on your project. Several documents related to the challenges will be sent to the participants by email before the Hackathon. Can I join remotely? The participation is on-site only. What about food and drinks? We will provide food and drinks throughout the event How can I contact the organizer with any questions? raja.chiky@isep.fr augustin.du-besset@isep.fr Agenda Friday, 14 December 2018 5:30 pm – Welcome: Badge and Registration 6:00 pm – Opening Ceremony and Sponsor Talks 6:30 pm – Challenges presentation, evaluation criteria and deliverables – Hacking Kickoff 7:30 pm – Team-building and Networking Session 8:30 pm – Closing (No overnight stay) Saturday, 15 December 2018 8:30 am – Doors Open to Attendees (Badge and Registration) 9:00 am – Installation of the teams in the halls 10:00 am – Blockchain conference / Hack Hack Hack 12:00 pm – Hack Hack Hack 1:00 pm – Lunch 2:00 pm – Hack Hack Hack 8:00 pm – Closing (No overnight stay) Sunday, 16 December 2018 8:30 am – Tea/Coffee 9:00 am – Prepare your Presentations 10:00 am – Hackathon Presentations 1:00 pm – Lunch 2:00 pm – Winners Announcement! For up-to-date information, please visit Tickets are limited and served on a first come first serve basis Registration will close on 30 November 2018
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