Description:

Join us for the 1^st interactive Student 'Hackathon’ at AQUA2024! What to Expect:

• Work in groups to brainstorm and develop innovative solutions
• Tackle exciting industry challenges presented by leading companies
• Compete for the chance to win a prize for the best solution in each session

14:00 – Aquaculture International: Early career researchers reviewer panel (Gavin Burnell)

14:10 – Current status and progress of the EAS Student Group (Mariana Ferreira and Silvia Natale)

14:20 – WAS Student Group (Nicole Rhody and Mariam Oyinade Bakare)

14:30 – 'Hackathon’ Session 1: Ana Nobre & Luís Conceição (SPAROS)

14:30 – Problem Pitch and Q&A: A company representative will present a real-world problem related to aquaculture. Participants will have the opportunity to ask clarifying questions to ensure they fully understand the problem.

14:45 – Group Discussions: Students will be randomly assigned to groups of approximately five and will brainstorm potential solutions to the problem.

15:15 – Solutions Pitch: Each group will present their proposed solution to the problem.

15:35 – Break: A brief break while the jury evaluates the solutions. Travel grants students will make a pitch presentation of their work during this period.

15:45 – Proclamation of Winning Group: The winning team will be announced, with feedback provided on their solution.

16:00 – 'Hackathon’ Session 2: Aboubakry Diallo (ClonBio Foods)

16:00 – Problem Pitch and Q&A

16:15 – Group Discussions

16:45 – Solutions Pitch

17:05 – Break

17:15 – Proclamation of Winning Group