4 February, 2018 BEST Copenhagen

Valhacks

 

 

 

Code. Connect. Conquer.

16/11/2024

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Valhacks is a one day hackathon, preceded with a company fair which connects companies and students from DTU together in the innovative environment of DTU Skylab. Students will have the opportunity to put their knowledge and abilities to a practical test while having fun by sharing, learning and networking. The challenge topic is presented by the partners and the students’ goal is to demonstrate innovative solutions in the time frame provided.

Powered by students

Valhacks is organised by  members of the DTU-based student organization BEST Copenhagen. We are an international student organization with the mission to empower students by providing them with complementary education, activities and international exchange. 

Company fair

The day starts with the short presentation of our partners, followed by a small company fair where students have the chance to network with local IT companies offering exclusive recruitment opportunities.

The company fair is open to the public, no registration is required.

The hackathon

Make up a team or get assigned to one and tackle a coding challenge presented by our main partner company. How to solve it and which technology you use is up to you. After 8 hours, the teams that come up with the best 3 solutions will win a fantastic prize!

“What’s the challenge“, you ask? Well, it’s a secret!
Our partner gives just one clue: you are advised to come equipped with:
● Your preferred machine learning library
● Your preferred data analysis and visualization tools
Also recommend to have:
● A geospatial analysis library such as GeoPandas
● A carbon emission estimator such as OpenLCA
Training data will be provided.

The teams

The team size for the hackathon is 3-5 persons.

Please note that every member of a team has to register individually. You can specify the team members later.

Don’t have a full team?
You can still register!
Individuals and teams of 2 will have time to form teams and get to know each other before the hackathon starts.

The prize

The winning teams will be awarded with cash prizes:

1st team – 4500 kr. / team
2nd team – 3000 kr. / team
3rd team – 1500 kr. / team

All participant’s will have a chance to get exclusive offers from our sponsor, Accenture as all student’s CVs will be shared with them.

Schedule

Date: 16th November, 2024
Location: DTU Skylab, Arena

  • At 9:00 Opening presentations
  • 9:45 Company fair: Time for networking with the companies.
  • 10.30 Time to code! Teams will have 8 hours to develop the project.
  • 12.30 Lunch
  • 19.00 Project presentation: teams will present their project to the jury to evaluate.
  • 20.00 Closing ceremony: the winners will be awarded.  

Join Valhacks now!

Registration is taking place through IDA (the Danish Society of Engineers). For a discounted price, join the student membership at IDA.

Please note that every member of a team has to register individually. Be aware that every team member has to register before the spots are filled!

Before the event, check your email as we will send a form to ask for additional information such as your team members and your CVs. 

Register here

Deadline: 9th Nov.

Lunch, dinner, and snacks are provided— just bring yourself, your computer, and your best coding skills!

FAQ

I don’t have a team. What should I do?
You can still register! You will have time to form teams and get to know each other before the hackathon starts.

How can I register my team members?
Everyone in your team needs to register individually. Check your emails approx. 1 week before the event. You will be able to register the teams there.

Are there any skills required?
No, but we recommend to be familiar with the following tools:
● a machine learning library
● a data analysis and visualization tools
● a geospatial analysis library such as GeoPandas
● a carbon emission estimator such as OpenLCA

Is there a selection process?
No, the spots are filled on a first-come-first-served basis. You can check the available spots left on the registration page. Be aware that every team member has to register before the spots are filled!

Do I need to submit my CV?
Yes, every participant have to submit their CVs in a form you will get approx. 1 week before the event. The CVs will be sent to our main partner, Accenture.

I’m not studying at DTU. Can I still join?
Sadly, this time we don’t accept students from other universities.

I’m not a student anymore. Can I still join?
Yes, as long as you graduated in 2024 at DTU, already have a team and the majority of your team are active bachelor/master students at DTU.

Can I join as a PhD student at DTU?
Yes, as long as you already have a team and the majority of your team are active bachelor/master students at DTU.

Contact

Are you a company, want to take part in our next event?
Do you have a question as a student?
Write us an email at copenhagen-board@best.eu.org

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