HACKATHON
An idea can change the future. HACKATHON is now open for university/college students and professionals who has great problem-solving ideas for the Earth and Space.
HACKATHON participants need to present a concrete solution, actual prototype or demo and utilizing NASA’s open data source.
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AGENDA & VENUE
20 October 2018, Saturday
08:30AM Registration
09:30AM Opening Ceremony (TGV Cinema)
11:00AM “TALK” session
19:00PM End of the day
21:00PM Door Close
*No sleep over at the venue
21 October 2018, Sunday
08:00AM Door Open
10:00AM 1st Pitch Session
13:30PM 2nd Pitch Session
15:30PM Final Pitch Session
17:30PM Closing & Award Ceremony
19:00PM Door Close
MAIN VENUE
Petrosains - The Discovery Centre
Level 4, Suria KLCC, PETRONAS Twin Towers, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OPENING CEREMONY VENUE
TGV Cinemas
Level 3 - Suria KLCC
FAQ
Q : What is the difference between Hackathon & Ideathon?
A : HACKATHON (2 days Hackathon - physical participation at the venue) participants need to present a concrete solution or utilizing NASA’s open data source.
IDEATHON (Online participation) does not require participants to present a concrete solution or utilizing NASA’s open data source as long as you have great problem-solving ideas for the Earth and Space.
Q : Can I participate to both Hackathon & Ideathon?
A : You can choose one, or both Hackathon & Ideathon to participate! terms and condition applies as below.
*Hackathon registration will only limit to the first 300 participants.
*If participants are selected into Top 10 in Ideathon, participants then need to choose either one challenge to participate, either Ideathon or Hackathon.
Q : Can I participate even though I am not Coder?
A : Everyone can participate. If you are not Coder, you might want to participate to IDEATHON! Beginners, students, experts, engineers, makers, artists, storytellers -- Space Apps is for you! We welcome all passionate problem solvers to join our community of innovators.
Q : How many members can we have in a team?
A : The team will be 5 members maximum. We particularly encourage you to meet and collaborate with new people who have very different skills from yours. Bringing together very diverse skills and talents is often a key to breakthrough innovation!
Q : How to register as the team?
A : Please register individually regardless you participate as a team or individual. The team registration will open after Opening ceremony.
Q : What/Who is the Challenge / Award / Judge / Mentor?
A : Please visit here for Challenge / Award / Judge & Mentor.
Q: Do you have People's Choice award this year?
A : Unfortunately we don't have this year.
Q: Do you have Ideathon this year?
A : Yes we have and please visit here.
Q : What should I bring to Space Apps Challenge?
A : Bring your laptop and whatever you need for hacking.
Q : What is the minimum age to be able to attend this hackathon in KL location?
A : Hackathon, Ideathon is open for university/college students and professionals for KL location.
Q : I’m planning to stay over at venue. Do I need to bring anything?
A : Unfortunately the venue is not open for stay over. The door will close at 10:00 pm on 20 October 2018, Saturday.