List of hackathons in Charleroi, Belgium in 2016

Innovators, entrepreneurs, fashionistas, developers, graphic designers! Have an idea that could change the way we experience technology combined with clothing? Do you have an idea around smart textiles, wearables, retail or sustainability? Is your idea one that could impact the global retail system? Participate in FashTech and test your idea with real potential customers, receive coaching from experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals, and win prizes that will help you take your venture to the next level!

It's Virtual Reality time for tech developers, business profilers, industry experts, game programmers, makers, UI/UX designers, artists, animators, storytellers. etc. Come participate in the B2B VR Hackathon and create B2B virtual reality solution prototypes for Health, Commerce, Real Estate, and Data Visualization.

University students! Interested in banking and finance? Come and participate in the Reply Risk & Regulatory Hackathon and collaborate on a business case which addresses the simulation of a bank. The business case will simulate the evolution of a troubled European Bank entering resolution. You'll be asked to analyse data, work with the resolution organisations and make decisions in real time.

If you are a resident of Brussels, you will have noticed that transportation has become increasingly complicated. If this concerns you then come out and attend the Mobility for All of Brussels hackathon by MolenGeek! The goal is to find solutions for all those who are impacted by the lack of mobility in Brussels as well as meet real challenges for people with disabilities.

Blockchain is the hottest new thing in the world of virtual banking, and there is no better service to power your blockchain app than HyperLedger. Join field professionals as they discuss the entry requirements and bottlenecks to implementing a HyperLedger system, network within the financial tech community, and learn more about other improvements in the field.

Fintech professionals in Belgium! You're invited to participate in the Brussels edition of BNP Paribas Fortis International Hackathon 2016. This is international hackathon takes place simultaneously across 8 cities, spanning from San Francisco to Istanbul. During 48 hours, teams work on real-life challenges, in fierce competition, to create game-changing solutions. Collaborate to unlock creativity and apply breakthrough solutions to real-life situations in order to make life easier for BNP Paribas customers. Go to the expert tips page for information on hackathon participation!

Data hackers! Come and participate in the Euroclear Text Mining Hackathon. The aim will be to identify key fields in unstructured financial legal documentation—unlocking access to data in thousands of legal documents available through the Euroclear platform.

DiHack is a 36-hour hackathon which will be taking place at the Data Innovation Hub in Brussels. More information will be given during our Data Innovation Summit On March 23 but there will be 2 to 3 preparation meetings organized for the participants in April.

54 Hours Hackathon for Testing your innovative Idea for the Food System. You will learn the basics of founding and launching a successful startup while solving real problems we face in the food industry. Pitch your idea, form a team around an idea, get coached by experts, and win amazing prizes!

After the tragic attacks of 22 March 2016, MolenGeek decided to host a hackathon for creating applications which will optimize the emergency services in Molenbeek in case of rescue operations. The focus will lie on protection, alerting and rescuing. Join this event to to help improve the care of victims, communication, ease of logistical support, information management and optimization of the rescue organizations.