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Who can participate?
When?
Theme
Students, start-ups, and professionals specialized in: Artificial Intelligence, Environmental sciences and Urban planning
Day 1 (May 27)
Presentation of the main themes and team formation. Introductory seminars on AI, machine learning, and environmental and urban sustainability.
Special session: Waste and Urban Green Management in Catania: Challenges and Opportunities.
Day 2 (May 28)
Project development, brainstorming, and mentorship with experts in AI and urban planning. Practical sessions focused on specific challenges: waste management, public green spaces, and emission reduction.
Day 3 (May 29)
Final pitch of the projects. The jury will reward solutions with the greatest environmental impact, technological innovation, and implementation potential in the city of Catania.
Objectives
HACKATHON Objectives
- Promote innovative solutions for environmental sustainability, waste management, and urban green care through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques.
- Develop AI-based solutions to manage, enhance, and reduce the impact of volcanic ash from Mount Etna in Catania.
- Encourage collaboration among students, researchers, developers, and AI enthusiasts to find real solutions to local and global environmental problems applied to the City of Catania.
- Create a networking platform for young innovators interested in AI and sustainability.
Where?
Location: “Palazzo Platamone”, via Vittorio Emanuele II, 121 – Catania.
How to participate?
To apply, fill out the form available at the dedicated link, choosing whether to participate as a TALENT or as a TEAM.