SmarTone Hackathon 2019
Hack with the best talents to generate new ideas on 5G services and Smart City development.
Hong Kong is entering the 5G era!
This new era - equipped with massive high speed and low latency connectivity - enables more innovative applications for individuals, enterprises and society in the fields of smart living, transport, retail and many other commercial cases, forming the cornerstones that underpin the development of smart city in Hong Kong.
By incorporating the latest technologies of artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), cloud technology, mobile edge computing and 5G, we are pushing the boundaries and limits for the people in our community to reach new possibilities!
In the 24-hour SmarTone Hackathon 2019, you will both collaborate and compete with the best talents to generate new possibilities and ideas on creating future 5G services and smart city development.
Challenges
Challenges
SMART LIVING
Smart Living is a trend encompassing advancements that give people the opportunity to benefit from new ways of living. Develop ideas and solutions to make life more integrated, productive and sustainable.
SMART TRANSPORTATION
Real time information from vehicles and transportation systems fuels Artificial Intelligence for Smart Transportation. Develop ideas and solutions for intelligent, connected, accessible and more environmentally compatible travel journeys for passengers and drivers in smart city development.
SMART SHOPPING
Transforming customer experience with emerging technology is the cornerstone for the success of today’s retailers. Develop ideas and solutions to disrupt retail experience with personalisation, mobility, digitalization and many more in the O2O economy.
SMART IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) delivers massive connectivity, high efficiency and convenience to both our personal lives and business world. Develop ideas and solutions that harness 5G to maximize the power of IoT for connected products and services.
Registration Deadline
Wednesday, 16 October
Who can Participate?
We welcome all developers, designers, start-ups, and students from Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and overseas to explore the unlimited potential of 5G and Smart City applications.
*Applicants must be over the age of 18
Compete to Win
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
1st
Champion
HK$60,000
2nd
First Runner-up
HK$30,000
3rd
Second Runner-up
HK$20,000
More awards to come...
Winning teams may have a choice to receive:
SmarTone Hackathon
26-27 October, 2019 (Sat - Sun)
Participants will hack in a 2-day event at Cyberport, Hong Kong to compete for the cash prizes, gadgets, and other investment and internship opportunities!