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WHAT'S NEXT IN DIGITAL AG?
Over the next few decades, a rising global population, increasing wealth, changing consumer demand and climate variation will put growing pressure on food systems. While global demand might be met through current agricultural practices in the short term, these strategies are unsustainable for the long term. Globally, agriculture demands a radical transformation.
The world’s future food systems must become more sustainable, productive, resilient and efficient. We must re-envision the way food is produced, processed and distributed, the way natural resources are used, recycled and replenished, and the way social and agricultural systems interact to support healthy individuals, communities and environment. To transform existing food systems, we must integrate knowledge from biology, ecology, engineering, business, computer and information science and the social sciences to create communication networks that enable timely response and informed decision-making at the level of the farm, community, nation and world.
WHY YOU, WHY THIS?
IF YOU'RE KEEN TO COLLAB.
You know that the success of global agricultural systems relies on collaboration across science and business, creative and engineering.
IF YOU'RE ITCHING FOR IMPACT.
You know that there's major improvement needed in today's agricultural systems and you're going to lead the charge.
IF YOU LIKE SOLVING PROBLEMS.
You've fallen asleep dreaming of ways to improve and optimize yield, heal the earth, and improve agricultural practices.
IF YOU JUST 🤍 HACKATHONS.
A hackathon that's designed for curious, innovative, imaginative, young people interested in having a positive impact. Applying technology to societal problems.
SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS
Over this weekend, 150 undergraduate and graduate students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and universities will develop a broad range of ideas and skills as they address sustainability in the hackathon’s focal areas. Click below for more details and full case studies.
Data-Driven,
Human-Centric Digital Agriculture Innovations
Controlled Environmental Agriculture
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Circular Agrifood Systems and Economy
Harnessing Digital Ag
for One Health
TEAM FORMATION SESSIONS
Two VIRTUAL team formation sessions are offered to help participating students form interdisciplinary teams of 4-6 with members from different colleges, departments, and fields of study. As few as four or as many as six members per team is permitted.
WEDNESDAY
February 26th
7:30-9:00PM
THURSDAY
February 27th
7:30-9:00PM
WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Hover over schedule events to learn what's recommended (★), what's mandatory, where to submit registration, team content and for mentors, access to our teams list + locations.
FRIDAY
Check-in Desk Opens
4:00PM
Visit sponsors, network, connect with your team, and get settled in for an amazing weekend.
Hackathon Intro + Kick-Off
5:00PM
MANDATORY
Dinner
6:00PM
Fast-Start Workshop
Bring your laptop, a pen or pencil, and get ready to rumble!
7:15PM
MANDATORY IN-PERSON
Day Concludes
9:15PM
SATURDAY
Breakfast Available
8:30AM
Mentor Training
10:15AM
Mentors Visit Teams
11:00AM - 12:30PM
Mentors: find teams that could use your expertise. Teams: ask questions!
Mentor Training
2:15PM
Mentors Visit Teams
3:00PM-4:30PM
Mentors: find teams that could use your expertise. Teams: ask questions!
Dinner
6:00PM
Team Updates
10:30AM
MANDATORY IN-PERSON!
One member from each team will report on team name, one-liner and needs.
Lunch Available
12:30PM
Team Updates
2:30PM
MANDATORY IN-PERSON!
One member from each team will report on team name, one-liner and needs.
Networking Reception
4:30PM
🍷🧀
Pitch Workshop
Join Rose + Tushar for a quick rundown on How to Pitch like a Pro and demo FAQs.
6:30PM
SUNDAY
9:00AM
1st Round Demos Kick-Off
Room assignments will be released here by 9AM Sunday morning.
9:30AM
FULL TEAM
MUST BE PRESENT :)
Judges Prep
9:10AM
Please bring a laptop if you're able, and arrive promptly!
Lunch Opens
11:00AM
Hackathon Retrospective
11:30AM
Bring your laptop!
We're doing a live-retro commonly used in Agile to recap a sprint, using Miro.
Celebration
2:30PM
🎊
Final Demos
12:15PM
FULL TEAM MUST BE PRESENT :)
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IN COLLABORATION WITH:
WITH SUPPORT FROM:
$8,000 Cash
$8,000 in cash will be awarded to winning team(s) Judging Criteria
