About the Hackathon
Join HackEOn to discover how Earth Observation data can address real-world challenges in sustainable finance, natural resources & biodiversity.
Scientists, designers, managers, engineers – we need your unique skills. This hackathon welcomes everyone, no coding skills required.
Together, let’s innovate for a better planet!
Space Insights
24 October 2024
18:00 – 20:30 at PHZH, Zurich
Room LAA-J002a
The Everyday Impact of Satellite Data
Discover how satellite data shapes our daily lives at HackEOn’s first event. Open to everyone, this event features inspiring talks from prominent experts in the space sector. Learn how Earth Observation data is already making a difference and how you can be part of this exciting journey.
Hackathon Prep
30 October 2024
18:00 – 20:30 at ZKSD, Zurich
Satellite Data & Entrepreneurial Skills
Prepare for HackEOn with hands-on workshops focused on using satellite data and creating your own business model. Designed for hackathon participants, our second event will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to turn your innovative ideas into reality. Get ready to make an impact during the hackathon weekend!
HackEOn
Weekend
15-17 November 2024
starting 18:00 at ZKSD, Zurich
Let’s hack the planet
Dive into a thrilling 48-hour hackathon focused on sustainable solutions using satellite data. Work in diverse teams, get mentorship from experts, and turn your ideas into impactful projects. No coding skills required. Join us at the Zurich Knowledge Center for Sustainable Development and innovate for a better planet!
Meet our Speakers
//Space Insights – 24.10.2024
Sveinung Loekken
Space for a Green Future Accelerator Coordinator, European Space Agency
With 30 years at ESA, Sveinung has led R&D for the European Payload Data Ground Segment, focusing on boosting the societal impact of Earth Observation. As co-founder of the ESA Φ-lab, an innovation hub working with research and industry, he accelerates the development and adoption of new EO technologies.
Michael DeWitt
Staff Engineer - Developer Relations, Google
Michael has spent more than a decade working across engineering, product, and go-to-market roles on Google Earth Engine. He has a background in mathematics and computer science.
Adina Renner
Visual Data Journalist, Neue Zürcher Zeitung
As part of the international desk at the NZZ, Adina reports on news from around the world using data visualizations, infographics and maps. She is passionate about leveraging satellite data to provides readers with new insights into complex issues like the climate crisis and inaccessible conflicts zones such as the Gaza Strip or East Ukraine.
Bettina Meyer
Senior Associate - Research, MSCI Climate Risk Center
Bettina is a senior climate-risk and biodiversity researcher at the MSCI Climate Risk Centre, where she has specialised in the modelling of physical hazards with a special focus on water scarcity and quantitative modelling of biodiversity impacts and risk.
Davide Coluccia
Geospatial Data and Satellite Imagery Analyst, United Nations Satellite Centre
“I am passionate about harnessing the power of satellite data to provide critical insights that aid in humanitarian relief, human security, and strategic planning across the globe.”
// Hackathon Prep – 30.10.2024
Jürgen Reinhard, PhD
Co-Founder & CSO, AdAstra Sustainability
Jürgen is a trailblazing designer of novel, data-driven solutions that improve the foundation for strategic environmental decision-making in agriculture and natural climate solutions. With over 16 years’ experience in sustainability and informatics, Jürgen excels in both the scientific foundation of assessing environmental impacts and their operationalization in industry-oriented digital tools.
Alexander Dautel
Senior AI Research Engineer, Jua
“I enjoy using Earth observation data to solve real-world problems. There are many underrated opportunities to be discovered.”
Camille Lechot
Product Engineer in the AI Prototypes Team, Esri
“I have a great interest in sustainability, automation and AI. Working at Esri made me deal with various geospatial data and satellite images in particular. With the advances of the AI technology, the applications using Earth observation data are endless. In my free time, I am a paraglider and, thus, love to see the Earth from the sky.”
Gregor Perich, PhD
Co-Founder & CEO, Terensis
Gregor met his co-founder Lukas during the PhD at ETH, where they discovered the enormous, still untapped potential of satellite imagery for agriculture. With Terensis, they are on a mission to bring agricultural intelligence to the whole agrifood chain by using the power of earth observation in combination with agricultural know-how.
David Berger
Co-Founder & CDO, askEarth
“I have never shied away from new challenges and learning from failures to grow both professionally and personally. I am an open-source enthusiast, who believes that making knowledge and technology accessible for everyone makes the world a better place.”
Michael Gschweitl
Technical Lead, ESA BIC - ETH Zurich I Space
As an experienced engineer with over 10 years in aerospace, Michael supports entrepreneurs in developing space applications and is involved in ETH Zurich I Space. Michael is deeply engaged in novel and disruptive technologies with the aim to further push the boundaries, regardless if on earth or in space.
SCHEDULE
Space Insights
Thursday
24.10.
18:00
Opening words by Sveinung Loekken,
Space for a Green Future Accellerator Coordinator
Inspirational Keynote by Michael DeWitt,
Staff Engineer – Developer Relations
Inspirational Keynote by Adina Renner,
Visual Data Journalist
Inspirational Keynote by Bettina Meyer,
Senior Associate – Research
Inspirational Keynote by David Coluccia,
Satellite Imagery Analyst
19:05
Panel Discussion and Q&A with All Speakers
19:35
Outlook by HackEOn Team
19:45
Apéro
Hackathon Prep
Wednesday
30.10.
18:00
Masterclass by Jürgen Reinhard,
Co-Founder & CSO
Inspirational Pitch by Alexander Dautel,
Senior AI Research Engineer
Inspirational Pitch by Camille Lechot,
Product Engineer in the AI Prototypes Team
Inspirational Pitch by Gregor Perich,
Co-Founder & CEO
18:50
Hack-Workshop with David Berger,
Co-Founder & CDO
19:45
Outlook with Michael Gschweitl,
Technical Lead
20:00
Apéro