List of hackathons about industry in 2020

"At AstraZeneca, digital transformation is recognized as a strategic enabler, with the application of artificial intelligence at the heart. If we can improve the accuracy and efficiency of how we work and drive decision making based on data science, this can result in getting drugs to patients more effectively and that’s the most important part of what we do. I welcome and encourage you to participate in the hackathon with Forge and to learn more about what science can do at AstraZeneca, and look forward to meeting you at the event." - Alison McGurk Head of Architecture, Data & Intelligence, Operations IT, AstraZeneca HackArena is an open innovation platform launched to enhance the supply chain operations of the company by harnessing the developments in AI & Data Science. The hackathon shall serve as a platform to enhance innovation and technological skills, capabilities, and competencies on 05 & 04 March 2020. The last date to apply is 20th Feb 2020 Registration @ http://forgeforward.in/hackarena Venue : Forge Factory, Coimbatore

Data scientists and hackers in the Greater London Area! The Archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew invites you to explore and experiment with the historical datasets and images relating to trailblazing botanist and explorer Sir Joseph Hooker. You'll be challenged to design and prototype imaginative ways in which digital tools can be used to access these sources and provide new ways of understanding this historical data.

Girls ages 11-to-18 in and around Manchester! If you're interested in coding or learning how to code, then Hack Manchester invites you to participate in their Youth Hack for Girls #3. At this fun, two-day team coding competition, you'll get to test and challenge your digital skills and creativity and compete to win awesome prizes. Our tips page contains practical info on hackathon participation!

Use your skills and creativity to develop a web application related tothe sea world

Hacker students—high schoolers, college undergrads, graduates—in and around Kingston and Ottawa! Do you intend to participate in the annual ConUHacks V hackathon at Concordia University in Montreal? If so, Concordia University's HackConcordia student group invites you to sign-up for a round trip bus trip which will get you to the hack-zone and deliver you home. Your ConUHacks bus will pick up hacker passengers at Queen's University in Kingston and Carleton University, in Ottawa, before driving on to Concordia University in the heart of Montreal! Maximize your ConUHacks V experience—get smart advice from our hackathon tips page!

Techie students in and around Everett, WA! The WSU Everett ACM invites you to participate in CougHacks 2020 -- a 24-hour software-centric event in which small teams of students work towards solving problems. You don't need to be an expert programmer to participate, just bring a desire to learn more about technology! Come with a team of up to four members, or join a team at the event. Collaborate and present your project for judging and to be eligible to win!

Dance and technology enthusiasts in the San Francisco Bay Area! Kinetech Arts invites you to participate in DanceHack 2020. In this two-day event, you'll learn from experts in the fields of dance and technology. You'll then get to collaborate in the creation of unconventional applications of new technological tools that leverage movement research and live performance.

Techies in the Greater London Area -- and beyond! Are you interested in the state of Journalism and the press? You're invited to participate in the HackThePress Hackathon #2. The Internet has changed the ways in which Journalism works and pays for itself! Come help find new ways that technology can help make high quality journalism sustainable again. You'll be challenged to design and prototype a digital solution that addresses one or more of the following themes: → Monetisation - How can news organisations monetise differently? → Public Advice - How can news orgs help people make better decisions? → Follow-through - How can news pieces inspire real change? Present your project to a panel of experts for the chance to be recognized as a winner.

High school and university students across Canada! Are you looking to break into the tech world? Come and participate in the 4th annual StarterHacks. You'll join 1000+ like-minded individuals at Canada’s largest beginner-focused hackathon. In just 24 hours, you'll be challenged to create something amazing — learning more about technology, all while solving a real-world problem.

Coding enthusiasts from the Mumbai area and across India! You're invited to come and show your techie prowess at MEGALEIO 2020. Now, in addition to a bigger and better signature Robowar event, you can also participate in a 24-hour hackathon. Come and network with the brightest and best at this national level technical event.