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What the hack?

At a hackathon, prototypes for given challenges are developed within a short period of time.

This is exactly what happens at our HACK|BAY: on two days, interdisciplinary teams create solutions that they pitch to a jury. For participation, no technical background is needed. Everyone who wants to bring innovative ideas to life and spend two great days with the digital community is welcome. It's also a perfect chance to connect with top-notch companies from the region and who knows – maybe you even meet your next employer.

Workshop "Get ready for HACK|BAY" on April 25

You are a hackathon newbie and don’t know what exactly awaits you at a hackathon like HACK|BAY? In this case our free workshop might be a perfect fit for you.

You will be provided with all important information about the event and you will get to know methods that you can apply directly during HACK|BAY – and beyond.

On this page you can find all details and the possibility to register.

Challenges

Our 2023 challenges

SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS

IMPROVE CHILDREN’S RADIOLOGY EXPERIENCE

5-year-old Sophia recently developed some pretty bad headaches which made her pediatrician decide it’s best to send her for an MRI examination. Her parents have little experience with what this entails and are a bit worried. Sophia feels her parents’ insecurity and gets anxious.

Every 10th examination involves a child – with staggering failure rates of 30-50%. This results in stress for all stakeholders involved, high sedation rates that might cause side effects as well as longer procedure times and higher costs.

Since children differ significantly in their cognitive and emotional needs from other patient groups, child- and parent-friendly education is very important. This is often not standardized in clinics.

We need your ingenious ideas on how to make the MRI scan experience better for pediatric patients and on how to prepare them already weeks before the appointment to the day itself and possibly even afterwards.

Create an outstanding patient-centered solution that also considers parents. Develop an immersive and interactive experience (e.g. with augmented reality or other technologies) that reduces anxiety, fear and stress for children, by enhancing their perception and providing them with a sense of control, comfort, safety – and fun.

Your solution should be engaging, accessible and easy to use, while addressing the specific needs of pediatric care.

DATEV

DISRUPTING HR PROCESSES WITH AI

Imagine you work in HR and have to scan a couple of hundred applications every week. Then, after having manually answered all the questions the potential candidates had, you’d like to invite the most promising ones to a first interview. However, for some applicants you can only offer a time slot in several weeks due to your and your colleagues’ limited capacities.

It would make life much easier – both for HR teams and for (future) employees – if AI were used to automate processes, thus speed them up, and find the best matches for open positions.

Together with you, your game-changing ideas and the power of AI we want to create the most innovative solutions with a top-notch user experience. Shape the future of HR considering a maximum in data security in order to build strong trust among potential user groups. Redesign existing and repetitive processes in a way that enables faster, more effective and automated management or ensures easy collaboration.

Feel free to consider different areas of an HR journey, no matter if it’s recruiting, smooth onboarding, or individualized employee development tailored to specific strenghts. Increasing candidate diversity could also be an aspect to think about.

Incorporate machine learning, chatbots and speech analytics to achieve a stellar and seamless user experience. The goal is to find innovative solutions that create a better employee experience and make work processes more effective and efficient. Be bold and curious! Keep an eye on the integrability into existing environments, on the requirements of different employee generations and on the future of the internet.

GO WILD

BECOME A GAME-CHANGER

You already have a brilliant idea buzzing around your head that you would love to tackle? No worries, our wild card got you covered! Become a game-changer in any area you would like to. Just keep in mind that your solution should tackle a significant challenge and make an impactful contribution. And don’t forget to use the latest technology to create your prototype. We can’t wait to learn about your idea and hear you and your team pitch!

Prizes

What can I win, you ask?

OVERALL BEST

2.000€ in Cash + TEDx Nuremberg Tickets

BEST TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION

1.500€ in Cash

BEST USE CASE

1.500€ in Cash

Speakers

Our 2023 speakers

Fernanda Parente

Talk: Prototyping Futures with Art & Technology

credit: Katja Illner

Kim Nilsson

Talk: Do AI's dream of CGI sheep? – The past, present, and future of artificial intelligence

Schedule

What to expect

TUESDAY, MAY 23

8:00 - 09:00

Arrival & Check-In

09:00 - 10:30

Welcome including Presentation of Challenges

10:30 - 12:00

Team Up & Ideation

12:00 - 14:00

Lunch & Start Hacking

13:00 - 14:00

optional: Workshop - Useful Hackathon Skills and Methods

14:00 - 15:00

optional: Across Disciplines – Workshop on interdisciplinary Team Work

15:00 - 16:30

optional: Workshop – A Pokedex in Sveltekit - Facilitating Green IT with Fullstack Frameworks

17:00 - 18:00

Community Evening including Impulse Talks by various Meetup Groups (Data Science & AI, FrankenJS, GDG Nuremberg, Python User Group, She 'n IT)

18:00 - 20:00

Dinner & Community Evening (Networking Time)

20:00 - open end

Hacking Time & Community Evening (Networking Time)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

08:00 - 10:00

Breakfast

11:00 - 12:00

optional: Pitch Feedback Sessions

12:00 - 14:00

Lunch

13:00 - 14:00

optional: Pitch Feedback Sessions

15:30 - 17:00

Semi Finals

17:30

Announcement of Finalists

18:00 - 20:00

Grand Finale including Keynotes & Final Pitches

20:00 - open end

Barbecue

Inspiration

Check out our latest HACK|BAY

Location

Z-Bau – the home of HACK|BAY

HOW TO GET THERE

LOCATION

Z-Bau, Frankenstraße 200, 90461 Nürnberg

BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:

Stop Frankenstraße: U1, Tram 5, Bus 51 + 45 / 67, Nightliner 5
Stop Tristanstraße: Tram 7, Nightliner 15 (alternative Hiroshimaplatz)
Stop Tiroler Straße: Bus 65

BY CAR:

A few parking spaces are available at the location.

BARRIER-FREE HACKING

Z-Bau is a place where everyone is welcome - regardless of whether you have a handicap or not.
The location is barrier-free in many places. All rooms are wheelchair accessible and there is a disabled toilet.

OVERNIGHT STAY

There are two sleeping rooms with a couple of beds. So you can spend your night at Z-Bau if you like.

Supported By

Let's create together

Faqs

Answers to your questions

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is a social event where creative, innovative solutions for given challenges are created within a short period of time. The participants of a hackathon are called “hackers”. At the end of the event the prototypes are pitched to and evaluated by a jury.

What is a challenge?

Challenges are existing business issues that the challenge providers (e.g. corporates, startups) deal with in real life.

Who can participate in the hackathon? Are there any prerequisites or required skills?

Anyone interested in thriving innovation is welcome! No tech or business background required - just a good amount of energy and willingness to learn and innovate. Also no experience in hackathons is needed (beginners are welcome!).

I've never done a hackathon before. What should I expect?

You will learn a lot in terms of methods and tools (did anyone say prototype?) but also on a personal level while working in fun teams. Mentors will be at your side to support you on your way to a great solution. Overall, you will have a great time mingling with the collaborative digital community.

Can I take part alone or do I need a team?

You don't need a team in advance. You will work in a team, but most of the teams are formed at the beginning of the hackathon.

How to apply?

You don’t have to apply for the event. The event is open to everyone. Just get your ticket and join the hackathon!

What do I need?

You should have a computer and other tools you need (e.g. charger, mouse, USB drive, adapters).

Can I stay overnight?

Yes, you’re welcome to spend the night on-site. There are two sleeping rooms with a couple of beds. Please reserve a sleeping spot in advance by sending us a message (events@zollhof.de).

What about food and drinks?

We cover you with food and drinks - 100% for free and all two days long. So you can fully focus on working on your idea.

Who gets the intellectual property rights to the work created by the teams?

The work (codes, data, documents, etc.) created by the teams during the hackathon will be of their own property. However, ideas presented to the public are freely accessible and usable.

In which language will the event be held?

The main language of the event is English, which means all pitches and talks will be held in English. Nevertheless, you are more than welcome to participate in the hackathon even if your English is not 100% fluent.

Why is the event not free of charge?

The event causes costs for e.g. space rental, catering and team. Therefore we can’t make it completely free of charge. But you won’t have any extra costs during the hackathon. Your ticket includes everything – food, drinks and even a place to sleep so you can work all day and night.

Anything else?

You will get in contact with a lot of interesting people and organizations. In the end, you will be tired, but very satisfied :)