Join us in developing innovative solutions to problems facing businesses in manufacturing, construction, and entertainment. People from various backgrounds are invited to contribute their talents, meet others, exchange ideas, and apply their passion and expertise to build something awesome.
The 2019 ‘Constructing Futures’ Hackathon will take placeĀ May 19 to May 20, 2019,Ā at theĀ University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada. This event is organized by the University of Alberta’s Nasseri School of Building Science and Engineering.
During the event, you will have an opportunity to transform your ideas into innovative solutions with real business opportunities.
Prize Announcement!
1st place overall: CAD 1000
2nd place overall: CAD 500
Registration
‘Constructing futures’ hackathon is open to students, programmers, construction professionals, graphic designers, or any tech enthusiast interested in working together with like-minded people to create innovative tech solutions that will push today’s industries into the future! Come with an open mind, a willingness to learn, and an enthusiasm for implementing new ideas and working with others to solve problems.
Registration is open to both teams and individuals.
| Registration Fee (5% GST not included) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Individual | ||
| Per Person Registration | CAD 20 | |
| Team | ||
| Group-of-4 Registration | CAD 80 | |
| Group-of-5 Registration | CAD 100 | |
| Group-of-6 Registration | CAD 120 | |
Themes
While teams may bring their own challenges to the hackathon, we invite participants to register for one of the following hackathon challenge themes:
Enterprise Digitization
The Future of BIM
VR Spectator Experience
Design of Robot-crew for Task X
Bring Your Own Challenge
Program
The high-level program is provided below. Stay tuned to this webpage to learn of further details as they become available.
| EDMONTON | BANFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, May 19, 2019 | Monday, May 20, 2019 | Tuesday, May 21, 2019 |
| 1:00 PM - Opening remarks | 3:00 PM ā Hacking ends | 10:00 AM ā Bus to Banff, Alberta for MOC Summit multi-conference participants |
| 1:30 PM - Challenge orientation and team building exercises | 3:30 PM ā Team presentations | |
| 3:00 PM - Hacking begins | 5:00 PM ā Awards | |
Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Important Note
For hackathon participants also attending the 2019 MOC multi-conference, the organizers will provide free one-way transportation from Edmonton, Alberta to the multi-conference venue in Banff, Alberta on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. More details will be provided soon.
Accomodations
Any participants requiring accommodations in Edmonton are encouraged to book a nearby hotel early. We recommend Lister Hall, the University of Albertaās North Campus residency. Rates are available from CAD 56 per night – space is limited. Other hotels in the area (suggestions listed below) will require transportation to the campus venue.
Venue
Location: Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex (ETLC), University of Alberta, Canada;Ā Address: ETLC, 9107 116 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V4
Refunds and Cancellation Policy
All payments must be made in Canadian dollars (CAD) and must be received prior to May 15, 2019. In the event of cancellation, written notification should be sent by email at info@mocsummit.comĀ or please contact us using this form.
- Before May 1, 2019: Full refund, excluding administration fee of CAD 5
- From May 2 to May 15, 2019: 50% refund
- After May 15, 2019 or if the participant fails to attend: No refund
All refunds will be processed and issued within 30 days after the event.