SmartNation AI Hackathon
Are you passionate about digitisation and innovation? Do you enjoy working in a team on a challenging project with societal impact? Then this AI hackathon, powered by AI4Belgium, is something for you!
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SmartNation AI Hackathon, what?
During this hackathon, you will develop a fully-fledged innovation project in three days.
You will do it in a team, under the guidance of an experienced coach.
At the end of the third day, you will present the results to a jury.
Why participate?
- You work on a project with societal impact.
- You develop new knowledge and technical skills.
- You meet motivated and interesting experts in the sector.
- You can add relevant work experience to your CV.
- You enhance your communication skills in English.
You have the opportunity to work on one of the challenges below:
Smart applications for medical data
This challenge contributes to improving the transition to new automated patient records in Belgian hospitals. It revolves around accurately restoring and organising medical data. You have the opportunity to use anonymous/pseudonymous data and develop new methods, with metrics focusing on the quality of data organisation and positive impact on medical research.
Please note! This challenge takes place at Vivalia (Route des Ardoisières, 100 B-6880 BERTRIX).
Challenge owner: FPS Health, Food Chain Safety and Environment
Partner organisation: Prof. Giovanni Briganti (ULiège, UMons)
Partner medical sector: Vivalia
Digital Journey to Justice
Develop innovative digital solutions to enhance access to justice by focusing on:
Participants are expected to create practical, user-friendly digital solutions that address these critical aspects, ultimately contributing to a more accessible justice system in Belgium.
Challenge owner: SPF Justice / Ministry of Justice
Partner: Smart Law Hub / Perelman Centre (ULB) – Prof. G. Lewkowicz
- Guide users effectively towards the most suitable justice-seeking mechanism tailored to their needs.
- Facilitate user access to alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, aiming to settle disputes outside of the courtroom.
- Assist users in navigating and accessing the court system, with or without legal representation.
Parliamentary Questions
This challenge aims at efficiently formulating responses to parliamentary questions for cabinet staff by utilising previous questions and their corresponding answers. Additionally, data should be made more accessible to Belgian citizens.
Owner: FPS Economy
Partner: Ysabelle Rase & Karim Benseghir
Agenda
Tuesday, 12 March
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Welcome, lunch, networking
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Introduction, team assignment
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Team introductions, brainstorming, hacking
Wednesday, 13 March
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Breakfast
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Hacking
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hacking
Thursday, 14 March
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Breakfast
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Hacking
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Finalising results
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Presentation of results
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Award ceremony
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Reception and snacks
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