PIXELS FOR THE PLANET

Zurich | Oct 24 – Nov 17, 2024

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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!

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Space Insights

24 October 2024
18:00 – 20:30 at PHZH, Zurich

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!

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Meet our Speakers

Adina Renner

Visual Data Journalist, Neue Zürcher Zeitung

As part of the international desk at the NZZ, Adina Renner 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.

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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.”

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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.”

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Jürgen Reinhard, PhD

Co-founder / Chief Scientific Officer, 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.

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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.”

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Gregor Perich, PhD

CEO & Co-Founder, 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.