Organizers
Water and Sanitation Program of the World Bank, Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) and Infosys
Venue
Infosys Ltd, Phase2,
Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Hinjewadi
Pune 411057
What is a 'hackathon'?
A hack-a-thon event (also known as an apps challenge, hack day, hackfest, or codefest) is an intensive marathon competition of brainstorming and computer programming that draws together the talent and creativity of software developers and designers.
About the hackathon
This event will be held simultaneously in 13 cities of the world. India will be among many countries to host the global Sanitation Hackathon, an intensive marathon of brainstorming and programming, where software developers and designers collaborate to create innovative technological solutions to sanitation challenges.
The Sanitation Hackathon challenges programmers to develop innovative software solutions that address real-world problems in sanitation. Technologists will team up with sanitation subject experts in an intensive marathon to find innovative solutions to challenges facing the sanitation sector.
Problem definitions
During the months leading up to the event, experts on sanitation and members of the public created, submitted and voted on "problem definitions” that highlight specific sanitation challenges that could be mitigated by innovative ICTs.
Event schedule
November 30, (Friday) - The Sanitation Hackathon will be inaugurated at Holiday Inn Hotel, Pune at 6:00pm.
December 1-2 (Saturday and Sunday) - The software developers will work or “hack” to develop prototype mobile applications at Infosys – Hinjewadi, Pune.
December 2nd evening - The event will conclude with a presentation of the prototypes to compete for the top three places at Infosys – Hinjewadi, Pune
How to register
Registration is free for the event - Click here to register online
Prizes
- Top two teams get to work on their ideas further through the Hatch accelerator program
- Top six teams get amazing gadgets as prizes - iPods, hard drives, cameras, mobiles etc.
- All teams get a Sanitation Hackathon trophy
- All registered participants get a cool sling bag with exciting goodies - T-Shirt, coffe mug, leather business card holder, wall clock, wall planner etc.
- Winners get an opportunity to meet with the World Bank Chief in India, at New Delhi
Contact details
(1) Raghavendra Raju - rraju@iihs.ac.in
(2) Vandana Mehra - vmehra@worldbank.org
(3) Vivek Raman - vraman1@worldbank.org
(4) Ravi Joseph - rjoseph1@worldbank.org
(5) Ammu Menon - amenon@worldbank.org
(6) Barkha Goel - barkha_goel@yahoo.com (+91 9810492000)
Click here for more information about the Pune San-Hack
Sanitation Hacakathon brainstorming session, Delhi
Sanitation Hacakathon brainstorming session, Pune
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim kicks off the sanitation Hackathon
