Publieke Pioniers: join the hackathon

The sixth edition of Public Pioneers is happening on the 9th and 10th of October in Amsterdam, as part of the Society 5.0 festival (are you coming too?). We’re seeking unique collaborations with local experts and the media makers of the future. Together, we’ll explore how AI can contribute to sustainability in the digital society, with a particular focus on public media.

Hackathon: 2 days, 5 teams, a mix of skills, post-its, and plenty of coffee
A key part of this event is the two-day Hackathon in which students can participate. This time, the theme is exploring the possibilities of sustainability through AI. Our hackathons bring together the skills of journalists, designers, coders, artists, and media makers in a creative pressure cooker.

After two days, the teams will pitch their prototypes to a professional jury. Concepts from previous hackathons have often developed into innovative projects within public broadcasting. This means there’s a good chance that students could secure an internship, a final-year project, or even a job.

Call to action: help spread the word among lecturers, students, and alumni
On behalf of the organisers of Society 5.0, VPRO Medialab and NPO Innovation, here's a request to please share this call with the lecturers and students of your programme. Recent alumni are also very welcome.

The deadline for registration is 30th September.

More information
All information regarding the Hackathon can be found on the website of the Society 5.0 Festival.