Cross-sectoral Hackathon: Culture and Wellbeing

Schedule

Please note that the times are indicated in the timezone Europe/Brussels (GMT +0200).

13 May 2025


13:00 - 14:00: Info session for registration

Location: Recording of the info session: https://youtu.be/p7P9fgqiF9U



During this info session, we will shortly go over what to expect from the hackathon, how to best prepare and where you should do what in order to be fully ready to start building your business idea!

Moreover, if you have any questions - we will be more than happy to answer them.

A recording of the session will be provided afterwards.

Final deadline to register for the hackathon: May 20th, 12:00 CET


18:00 - 19:00: Info session for registration (second timeslot)

Location: Info session recording: https://youtu.be/p7P9fgqiF9U



During this info session, we will shortly go over what to expect from the hackathon, how to best prepare and where you should do what in order to be fully ready to start building your business idea!

Moreover, if you have any questions - we will be more than happy to answer them.

A recording of the session will be provided afterwards.

Final deadline to register for the hackathon: May 20th, 12:00 CET



15 May 2025


17:00 - 19:00: Workshop on Ideation & Prototyping

Location: Watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/d46rbQASHcA



How to get the "right" idea? Time to shape it up!

With the hackathon just around the corner, now’s the perfect moment to start thinking about:

  • 💡 The idea you want to develop
  • 🧰 The tools you'll need
  • ⏱️ What’s realistically achievable between May 26–28

To help you get started, we’re inviting you to a Workshop on ideation & prototyping! 🚀

During the session, our expert mentors will share:

  • 🔍 How to find and refine the right idea
  • 🛠️ Tips for building a prototype in just a few days
  • 💬 Best practices for collaboration and creativity under time pressure

A recording of the workshop will be provided afterwards.

Workshop will be lead by:

Kārlis Jonāss, Innovation Strategy Consultant



20 May 2025


17:00 - 19:00: Workshop on Team Creation

Location: Join the workshop via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81744520426?pwd=FWlAXsC9cnq941Jgbn0EPYamdNuCwp.1



VERY IMPORANT TO JOIN!

Team formation is key to any successful project — it's where individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives unite to achieve shared goals. This workshop is your chance to:

  • 👥 Find your dream team
  • 🧩 Connect with international teammates who complete your skillset
  • 🎯 Align around exciting ideas

Furthermore:

🎤 Have an idea but no team? Pitch it during the session and attract like-minded collaborators.

👂 No idea yet, but want to participate? Join to hear what others are planning and jump on board!



26 May 2025


16:30: Team Registration Ends

Location: Online



NOTE: THIS IS THE VERY LAST CHANCE TO JOIN THE HACKTHON


17:00 - 17:30: Hackathon Opening

Location: Online - Link will be provided to all members of existing teams


17:30: Hacking Starts!

Location: Online


19:00 - 20:00: Checkpoint 1 (required)

27 May 2025


16:00: Expert mentoring begins

Get to know the mentors, and book a session with them on May 27 between 16:00-22:00!


17:00 - 18:00: Workshop on Pitching

🎤 Pitch Perfect: Learn to Impress in 3 Minutes

Join our workshop to master the art of the 3-minute pitch. You'll learn:

  • 📋 What to include in your presentation
  • 🗣️ Key points to emphasize
  • 🎯 How to structure your pitch for impact
  • 🎬 How to build a compelling demo
  • 🛠️ Best tools to showcase your prototype

Quick, focused, and practical — don’t miss it!


18:00 - 19:00: Checkpoint 2 (required)

Location: Online


22:00: Experts mentoring ends



28 May 2025


14:00 - 15:00: Final Checkpoint (required)

Location: Online


17:00: Project submission deadline

Location: Online


18:00 - 19:00: Final demos

Location: Online


19:00 - 20:00: Closing ceremony & Awards

Location: Online