Plastics and other marine debris is a big issue for the Great Barrier Reef, with more than 8 million pieces of plastic estimated to be along the coastline – humans are the main cause of the problem, but we believe we can also be part of the solution.
Hack the Reef is the world’s first creative hackathon dedicated to finding solutions to problems facing the Great Barrier Reef. This year your challenge will be to come up with novel solutions that can help eliminate plastics and other marine debris found in the region.
We’re looking to you to help us come up with new ideas that can help us stem the tide of plastics and marine debris. Whether you have an idea for effective waste management, an app that can help us understand the impacts of marine debris or non-plastic alternatives for tourism operators – every idea is welcome at Hack The Reef.
Myriad has teamed up with James Cook University, the Queensland Government, Designworks, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Glass to bring you Hack the Reef. This event is a collaboration that brings together anyone with a desire to make a meaningful difference to the Reef. Expect to see researchers and academics alongside business leaders, students and mums and dads.
Small teams will work together to come up with a creative solution to a complex problem and present their concept in a pitch format at the end of the day. Participants will gain knowledge and insights about the Reef; learn new techniques to solve problems; and practice designing, pitching and developing initial ideas to completion.
All of the solutions will be presented at Myriad in Brisbane – Australia’s premiere technology and innovation festival.
Limited places available, so get in quick!