List of hackathons in Australia in 2018

Transportation and clean energy hackers -- students, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, professionals -- in and around Melbourne! EnergyLab invites you to participate in The Future of Transport in Melbourne Hackathon. Come with a team, or join one at the event! You'll be challenged to identify a transport-focused clean energy startup idea and to brainstorm, develop and demonstrate an innovative new business concept. Present your project to a panel of expert judges for the chance to win recognition and an awesome prize.

Girls in Tech is a global non-profit focused on the engagement, education and empowerment of girls and women who are passionate about technology. This year we've hosted Hackathons, Bootcamps, Networking Events and our flagship Catalyst Conference - and we want YOU to be part of the journey next year. Join us for our last event of 2018 and become part of the volunteer team for 2019! Are you a... Event lead Marketing lead Social media whiz Sponsorship gun Hacker organiser Charity engager Speaker finder Finance jet Content developer Killer writer Operational lover If you have a passion for one of the areas above, or it's a new skill you'd like to learn, come along and find out how you can be involved in a truly rewarding experience. Take a look at some of our events from 2018 Catalyst Conference - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkTuYElLc2k&t=1s Hacking 4 Humanity - https://youtu.be/KQdjOH4wtK8  Personal Branding - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RYnTcowl6Y Girl Boss Night - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paS8BZMWZtk Wine, nibbles and cheese (always cheese with Girls in Tech) will be provided!

Working on nanotechnology and seeking to make a big impact with your ideas? This event is for you! The Australian Nanotechnology Network and the Australian National Fabrication Facility in partnership with RMIT University present 'Thinking BIG with Nano'. This workshop tailored for early-career researchers and late-stage PhD candidates will showcase research translation in nanotechnology and provide facilitated training in taking ideas from concepts to a viable business. Highlights of the event include: Keynote addresses from industry leaders (Dr Elaine Saunders, Blamey Saunders Hears and Dr Erol Harvey, Bionics Institute Australia) Research translation case studies from Australian early- and mid-career researchers and international experts Strategies for creating environments for entrepreneurship Mechanisms and approaches for protecting intellectual property and building strong partnerships Crafting messages for effective pitches Facilitated, team-based, fast-paced hackathon to take industry-defined problems, work through ideas, and pitch a solution Value-driven business strategies using a Lean Canvas The full program can be viewed here. Registration costs are minimal and early-bird attendees will be able to apply for travel and carer grants (with up to 40 grants of $400-800 each available). Travel grants will be in the form of reimbursement for airfares, accommodation, or related travel costs up to the awarded amount. Carer grants will be in the form of reimbursement for additional carer costs, travel for accompanying dependent or carers, and any reasonable carer expenses incurred due to event participation. Event Co-Chairs: Associate Professor Sharath Sriram, RMIT University Dr Nadia Court, Australian National Fabrication Facility Associate Professor Madhu Bhaskaran, RMIT University For additional information, please contact the Australian Nanotechnology Network through Ms Liz Micallef, ann@ausnano.net

What if your idea couldn't fail? We know we need to innovate, but sometimes it seems risky.  The BOLT Asset Management Hackathon is a fun and safe environment to explore ideas and work together to create solutions to asset management challenges. Dedicate a day to work on asset management challenges in a collaborative environment and share ideas across industries and disciplines. Join your professional colleagues or bring a team for this intensive 12 hours of creativity and innovation.  What is the BOLT experience? You'll work in a team of three to five on the challenge you've chosen. We'll start at 8:00 am with a working breakfast. This is the time for your team to narrow down the challenge you'll focus on. We'll work in short, intense 'bolts' and we'll keep the coffee coming.  You'll have expert guidance from Dr Monique Beedles, a globally recognised thought leader in asset management. You'll have access to curated tools and resources to help you through the process. By the end of the day your team will have a proposed solution to the challenge you've chosen. You'll have the chance to pitch your idea to your BOLT cohort and to industry guests. Take away a ready to use business case presentation for your chosen stakeholders. Celebrate with a cocktail function at the end of the day. Who'll be there? Asset managers Engineers Finance managers Operations managers Planners Systems specialists Researchers Consultants with an interest in asset management Anyone with great ideas to contribute to asset management challenges BOLT#3 Melbourne Wednesday 21st November 2018 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Royce Hotel 375-385 St Kilda Rd Melbourne 3004 Ticket includes breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon teas and celebratory cocktail function. Please advise any special dietary requirements.  Parking is available.

DAMA Data Modelling Special Interest Group Webinar The webinar will commence at 13:00 pm ADST and finish sharply at 14:00 pm ADST. 13:00 - 14:00 Canberra, Sydney & Melbourne 12:00 - 13:00 Brisbane 12:30 - 13:30 Adelaide 10:00 - 11:00 Perth Abstract Every year at Data Modeling Zone (DMZ), I reflect on my assignments since the last DMZ, and share patterns observed that might influence our work in the years to come. Many of the observations shared at prior DMZ events have proven to influence our work such as our stronger relationship with the data scientist and the increased role of NoSQL within our organizations. This past year at DMZ US, I raised three challenges facing the data modeler, and that evening over 100 data modelers tackled these challenges as part of our annual Data Modeling Hackathon. On this webinar, we will discuss the three challenges followed by the results of the Hackathon. About the Speaker: Steve Hoberman has trained more than 10,000 people in data modeling since 1992. Steve is known for his entertaining and interactive teaching style (watch out for flying candy!), and organizations around the globe have brought Steve in to teach his Data Modeling Master Class, which is recognized as the most comprehensive data modeling course in the industry. Steve is the author of nine books on data modeling, including the bestseller Data Modeling Made Simple and most recent book Blockchainopoly: How Blockchain Changes the Rules of the Game. One of Steve’s frequent data modeling consulting assignments is to review data models using his Data Model Scorecard® technique. He is the founder of the Design Challenges group, Conference Chair of the Data Modeling Zone conferences, and recipient of the Data Administration Management Association (DAMA) International Professional Achievement Award. For more information on Steve, please see stevehoberman.com. About the Data Modeling SIG: Join the Data Modelling Special Interest Group to keep your skills relevant. The Data Modelling Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a forum for DAMA members to stay up-to-date with changes in data modelling. As a SIG member, you will be exposed to new ideas, schemes, applications and services. You will also nurture and build data modelling capability in our community, ensuring this vital function continues to support our organisation’s business needs for data. To join the Data Modelling SIG email data.modelling@dama.org.au. erwin, Inc - supporting the data modelling SIG erwin, Inc. provides the only unified software platform combining data governance, enterprise architecture, business process and data modelling. Delivered as a SaaS solution, these technologies work together to unlock data as a strategic asset so all enterprise stakeholders can discover, understand, govern and socialise data to mitigate risk, improve organisational performance and accelerate growth.

Brisbane's First Mobile App Hackathon We're very proud to organise Brisbane's mobile app Hackathon 2018. On the day, your team will be making ONE prototype app (either Android or iOS) for a Brisbane startup based on their real needs. There will be 5 or 6 startups participating in this event. Judges and mentors will be present on that day. This will be a great opportunity to work on a fun project and win great prizes! Who? Winning teams will likely be comprised of participants with a wide range of skills from mobile app development, design, business and presentation so there’s room for everyone. Ask your colleagues or friends to form a winning team and smash it out on the Hackathon day! Why? The community of mobile app developers in Brisbane is surging - something we have been able to witness via our Meetup group. Now it’s time to take it to the next level and see what this community is really capable of and have some great fun along the way. When? Saturday, 17 November 2018, 9:00am - 5:00 pm. Where? QUT Gardens Point, Business building (Z), Gibson Room (Level 10), Brisbane City QLD 4000 What prizes? 1st Prize: $500 2nd Prize: $300 3rd Prize: $100 People's Choice: $100 What's provided? Morning tea, Lunch, Afternoon tea How much? Early Bird: $10 General admission: $15 Where to find teammates? Our facebook page is Brisbane Mobile Developers @brismobiledev. Tell us a bit of yourself and what teammates you are looking for! We will also help you form a team on the day. https://blendbox.wixsite.com/hackathon

Are you interested in the potential of business and technology to address challenges such as decarbonising our electricity grid, making transport more sustainable, or turning waste to renewable energy? Then we hope you will join us and other like-minded people for the EnergyLab Northern Rivers Clean Energy Hackathon.  EnergyLab and the Southern Cross Enterprise Lab have teamed up to organise this 1.5-day event to bring together a diverse group of people to come up with and develop clean energy startup and social enterprise ideas. This will be a great opportunity to meet new people, work on an interesting idea, learn something new, and have some fun. The winning team will receive prizes and support to help them make their idea a reality.  Everyone is welcome to participate, so whether you're a cleantech expert or new to the area, can code or not, are a hackathon junkie or a first-timer, we hope we'll see you there. We'll provide everything you need, including great workspaces, all meals, and plenty of snacks to keep you fueled! Teams will receive mentoring from industry, business and tech experts to develop their ideas, business models and pitches. EnergyLab is committed to growing new energy businesses that reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. We strive for equality, inclusivity and accessibility, and we encourage all people to participate in this event. If you have any concerns about attending this event, please email odette@energylab.org.au. How it works Inspiration: We'll kick off with a couple quick presentations about problems you might consider solving. Team forming: You can register as a team if you want, but if you're missing a team member or registering as an individual then we'll help you find teammates.  Ideation: Once teams are formed the brainstorming begins! Come up with a bunch of ideas and pick the one you want to work on for the rest of the hackathon.   Developing: We'll leave lots of time for you to develop your ideas, build a prototype if possible, and prepare your presentation. Mentors will be around to provide guidance if you want it. Presenting: Each team will present to a panel of judges, who will pick the winning teams.  Celebrating: Unwind and celebrate what you've achieved in less than 24hrs over a drink and something to eat. Key Information Where: Southern Cross Enterprise Lab, Level 3, A Block, Southern Cross University, East Lismore NSW 2480 When: 5:30pm Friday 16 November to 7:00pm Saturday 17 November Who: Students, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, hackers, professionals, and anyone else interested in clean energy startups. You can register as an individual or as a team. Cost: Free, including all meals, snacks and drinks Agenda Friday 16 November 5:30pm: Arrive, have something to drink and eat, and start to get to know your fellow participants 6:00pm: Presentations to provide inspiration, resources and information on what the next 24 hours will entail 7:30pm: Dinner, team formation, and team registration 8:30pm: Go home and rest (or work if you really want to) Saturday 17 November 8:00am: Doors open and breakfast served Work in your teams with help from mentors 12:30pm: Lunch served Optional presentation practice 4:45pm: Submissions due 5:00pm: 5-minute presentation by each team followed by questions from the judges 6:00pm: Drinks to celebrate all you've achieved in 24 hours with winners announced by 7:00pm Prizes The winning team will receive a prize package to help them get their idea off the ground.  A guaranteed place in EnergyLab's Pre-Acceleration Program Free hot-desk membership at Southern Cross Enterprise Lab for the duration of the Pre-Acceleration Program More prizes to be announced * Requires submitting an eligible application by the deadline Challenges You may work on any startup idea related to clean energy, but we will provide some challenges and resources which you are welcome to use to point you in the right direction. Judging criteria Impact: If successful, the team will help transition Australia and the world towards a 100% clean energy future. Value: The team has come up with a product or service that their customers are likely to want. They're targeting a market that is either large or growing fast. Differentiation: The proposed product or service is brand new or contains an innovative twist on an existing solution. It is possible they could build an advantage over their competition in time. Business plan: The team has a viable plan for generating revenue and becoming financially sustainable. What they propose is either possible with current regulations or is likely to be soon. Team: The team have complementary skills and experience, and can clearly work well together to produce results in a short period of time. Frequently asks questions (FAQs) How many people are allowed in a team? Teams must contain 2, 3 or 4 people. Teams with 5 or more people in them must break into two or more smaller teams. Individuals can't compete but we will help you find at least one other person to form a team with (see below). I already have teammates; can I just participate with them? Yes! As long as you have at least one other person on your team (and your team doesn't have more than four people in it). I don't know anyone else attending, how will I form a team?  We have your back! We have built in lots of ways for you to meet other people in the same boat and will help you form a team with people you want to spend the weekend with. Before the event, you will be invited to a Facebook Group so you can start to get to know other people attending. The start of the event will include a few different networking opportunities, both casual and structured. During dinner, we'll help match individuals together and make sure no one is left out. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to odette@energylab.org.au. Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on over the weekend.  Do I have to spend the entire time at Enterprise Lab? Nope, but we would encourage you to. It's a great venue and we'll provide a constant stream of food and drink. However, if you would be more comfortable elsewhere or have other commitments then you're free to come and go. Please just be back in time for the presentations on Saturday. I have another question, who can I talk to?  Send an email to Odette Lawler at odette@energylab.org.au, or Tanya Egerton at tanya.egerton@scu.edu.au. About the organisers About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. EnergyLab is partnering with Southern Cross University's Enterprise Lab to deliver it's Acceleration Programs, designed to help people launch and grow new energy businesses. Find out more at energylab.org.au/programs. About Southern Cross Enterprise Lab Southern Cross Enterprise Lab is a startup hub and co-working space located at Southern Cross University's Lismore campus. Functioning as a node in the NSW entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Enterprise Lab is supported by the NSW Government’s Department of Industry through the Boosting Business Innovation Program. Through its programs, the Enterprise Lab supports startups and works to build the entrepreneurial capacity of the Northern Rivers. Find out more at enterpriselab.org.au Our Partners This event would not be possible without the generous support of our partners    If you would like to receive invitations to other events EnergyLab organises in the future, please sign up to our mailing list.  

Join us on the 16th of November at the next free Data Science Learnathon in Melbourne where we will be joined by two of KNIME's very own Data Scientists, Kilian Thiel and Vincenzo Tursi for an afternoon of workflow-based hands-on KNIME exercises. WHERE: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - Room 207 COST: Free TIME: Registration 1:45pm, Commencing 2pm What is a learnathon? It's between a hackathon and a workshop. It's like a workshop because we'll learn more about the data science cycle - data access, data blending, data preparation, model training, optimization, testing, and deployment. It's like a hackathon because we'll work in groups to hack a workflow-based solution to guided exercises. The tool of choice for this learnathon is KNIME Analytics Platform. KNIME Analytics Platform is an open, open-source, GUI driven, data analytics platform, that covers all your data needs from data import to final deployment. Being open, KNIME Analytics Platform offers a vast integration and IDE environment for R, Python, SQL, and Spark. After an initial introduction to the tool and to the data science cycle, we will split in groups. Each group will focus on one of three aspects of the data science cycle: Group 1. Working on the raw data. Data access and data preparation. Group 2. Machine Learning. Which model shall I use? Which parameters? Group 3. I have a great model. Now what? The model deployment phase. We will provide a few datasets, jump-start workflows and final solutions for the proposed tasks, and of course data science experts. Please bring your own laptop with KNIME Analytics Platform pre-installed. AGENDA: 13.45 – 14:00 - Welcome and Introduction 14.00 – 14:30 - Introduction to KNIME Analytics Platform 14:30 – 14:50 - The Data Science Cycle: From raw data to deployment 14:50 – 15:10  - Data sets and tasks presentation, group formation 15:10 – 17:00 - Let's work and learn! 17:00 – 17:30 - Networking

What if your idea couldn't fail? We know we need to innovate, but sometimes it seems risky.  The BOLT Asset Management Hackathon is a fun and safe environment to explore ideas and work together to create solutions to asset management challenges. Dedicate a day to work on asset management challenges in a collaborative environment and share ideas across industries and disciplines. Join your professional colleagues or bring a team for this intensive 12 hours of creativity and innovation.  What is the BOLT experience? You'll work in a team of three to five on the challenge you've chosen. We'll start at 8:00 am with a working breakfast. This is the time for your team to narrow down the challenge you'll focus on. We'll work in short, intense 'bolts' and we'll keep the coffee coming.  You'll have expert guidance from Dr Monique Beedles, a globally recognised thought leader in asset management. You'll have access to curated tools and resources to help you through the process. By the end of the day your team will have a proposed solution to the challenge you've chosen. You'll have the chance to pitch your idea to your BOLT cohort and to industry guests. Take away a ready to use business case presentation for your chosen stakeholders. Celebrate with a cocktail function at the end of the day. Who'll be there? Asset managers Engineers Finance managers Operations managers Planners Systems specialists Researchers Consultants with an interest in asset management Anyone with great ideas to contribute to asset management challenges BOLT#2 Sydney Friday 16th November 2018 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Q Station Sydney Harbour National Park 1 North Head Scenic Drive Manly 2095 Ticket includes breakfast, lunch, morning and afternoon teas and celebratory cocktail function. Please advise any special dietary requirements.  Parking is available.

Social Innovation in Agriculture, Mining, and Smart Cities There are no limits to the social impact you can make on these traditional industries. Be creative and original to tackle the challenges! Top teams will be invited to pitch at the Hitachi Social Innovation Forum on on 21 November 2018, at Hilton Hotel, Sydney CBD. Total prize money of AUD $10,000 will be granted to those winner(s) of the pitch competition, which will take place at the forum.