Citython Barcelona 2018
CITYTHON Barcelona 2018
Are you a master’s degree or postgraduate student in Telecommunications, Data Science, Urban Planning, Architecture, History, Sociology, or Cultural Management?
Try to solve Barcelona’s gentrification problems by participating in Citython Barcelona 2018 and win big awards!
The results will be open to the public and the winners will present their solution on the Barcelona City Council stand during the Smart City Expo.
FAQs
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a sprint-like event in which small groups of young professionals search for innovative, creative solutions to everyday problems. The result could be a program, a prototype, a test model, a tool, a design solution, or a concept.
What is Citython Barcelona?
A 3-day hackathon in Barcelona that brings together creative and inquisitive minds to solve the gentrification problem in the historic centers of Barcelona. Young professionals from the fields of urban, human, computer, and data sciences will be brought together in the same place for fun and an intense session of co-creation, hacking, and collaboration. The difference from a typical hackathon is that Citython requires the analysis of urban data to understand a problem and reach a conclusion.
What is a TechPill?
A TechPill is a short but definitive training/knowledge session on a certain topic (each will last around 30 minutes). The TechPills will offer you cutting-edge knowledge about Open Data, data analysis and visualization and gentrification so you can come up with the best ideas.
When and where will Citython Barcelona 2018 take place?
The Citython will take place at a former factory, Ca l’Alier, in the Poblenou neighbourhood. The exact address of the building is Carrer de Pere IV, 362, 08019 Barcelona. On the first day (6 November 2018) all participants will meet in the hallway at Ca l’Alier at 15:00. On the second and third day (10 and 11 November 2018) all participants will meet in the hallway at Ca l’Alier at 08:00. For more information, read our agenda.
What do i need to bring with me?
Please bring:
o Your ID, which you must carry throughout the event.
o Any device you think you may need for your projects (smartphones and laptops are highly recommended.)
o You do not have to worry about food. We have arranged that.
What are the participation requirements?
You have to meet the following requirements:
o You must be at least 18 years old during the event.
o You must apply as an individual here. Registration starts on 9 October and ends on 5 November.
o You must have a background in at least one: urban, human, computer, or data sciences. If you have a background in more than one of these fields, you are also welcome to join.
Find out more about the specific skills required for each area on our website.
Will any help be provided for my project?
Sure! You will be able to attend our TechPills and receive feedback from the appointed mentors during the hack days.
What is the schedule?
Please check our website to see the agenda for the event.
Is the attendance on Tuesday, 6 November mandatory?
Yes! It is very important to attend, because the challenge of the Citython will be announced and afterwards the teams will be formed!