2nd Blockchain Hackathon in Stuttgart
Converging the Crypto Universe into Industrial IoT
After the great success of the first edition, the Blockchain Hackathon Stuttgart is coming back with a program even richer of events and features for an unforgettable weekend in the name of Blockchain. Which new solutions will emerge at the crossroad of blockchain and the industry as we know it? We recognized the ongoing convergence of Blockchain technologies with traditional industries approaches and are eager to explore new possibilities.
In February 2019, Blockchain enthusiasts, developers, visionaries and entrepreneurs will meet for the 2nd time in Stuttgart to elaborate future scenarios for the application of blockchain technologies in established industries. Satellites events will offer great insights into blockchain technologies for experts as well as newbies. You can expect even more input and vibes!
The local community will be attending the event and blockchain development companies will also be on site to assist and discuss your vision. In addition, there will be free food and drinks for all attendees and great prizes await the most visionary concepts in the area of blockchain! So if you are interested to know what the blockchain future holds and are excited about crypto and blockchain, come join the 2nd Stuttgart Blockchain Hackathon!
CHALLENGES
INDUSTRY 4.0 – IoT
Converging the Crypto Universe into Industrial IoT.
Digital transformation will change core paradigms of factories of the future enhancing a rather product centric view on manufacturing to a service centered view. This comprises advanced manufacturing processes and adaptive and smart manufacturing systems where blockchain technologies could boost radical new innovation towards collaborative and mobile enterprises and customer-focused manufacturing.
MOBILITY
Help us create new solutions for vehicle networks where innovative technologies such as Blockchain or Artificial Intelligence can lead to higher efficiency or even entirely new products and processes.
Find out more about this challenge in our blogpost.
FINANCE
Show us how a bank can use the blockchain technology to become the everyday platform within the industry.
Find out more about this challenge in our blogpost.
Prizes
Most visionary concept
3000€
Best technical implementation
3000€
Best business model
3000€
Hackathon Challenges
2000€ each
Audience Prize
2000€
The winners of each category will have the chance to present their projects at the Blockchain Campus of the Chamber of Commerce of the Stuttgart Region
on the 19th February 2019 at 1 pm in Stuttgart.
Additionally, the team that is awarded with the audience prize will win free tickets to the Blockchain Future Festival.
Schedule
Registration
Building 1
Welcome and rules of the game
Aula, Building 1, 2nd Floor
Keynotes
‘Scaling decentralized Identities.’
Oliver Terbu, Decentralized Identity Solutions Architect, ConsenSys
Ikhlaq Sidhu, Chief Scientist and Faculty Director, Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) in Berkeley/USA
Introducing the hackathon's sponsors and challenges
Jonas von Malottki, Head of the Department for Finance and Controlling IT Solutions & CoC Business Intelligence, Daimler AG / Daimler IT Group Functions
Joachim Erdle, Managing Director – Head of Corporate Finance, LBBW LAndesbank Baden-Württemberg
Jürgen Jähnert, CEO, bwcon GmbH
Dr. Katharina Schubert, Manager R&D Transformation, MHP – Management und IT-Beratung GmbH
Karsten Treiber, Director Digital Finance, targens GmbH
Idea generation + networking break in the Cafeteria
Ground Floor, Building 1
Team Building: Find a team and hang your team card on the wall
Aula, Building 1, 2nd Floor
Beginning of development
Area for Teamwork, Building 1, 1st and 2nd Floor
Team work and coding
Area for Teamwork, Building 1, 1st and 2nd Floor
Welcome and mentors presentation
Aula, Building 1, 2nd Floor
Team work and coding
Area for Teamwork, Building 1, 1st and 2nd Floor
Team work and coding
Area for Teamwork, Building 1, 1st and 2nd Floor
Teamwork and coding
Area for Teamwork, Building 1, 1st and 2nd Floor
Final pitch of the 20 best teams
Aula, Building 1, 2nd Floor
Networking break // Jury meeting
Ground Floor, Building 1
Award ceremony
Aula, Building 1, 2nd Floor
Speakers
Jury
Visionary Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
Organizers
Partners
Supporters
Media partners
Technology partner
Community Partners
Blog
New year – new Blockchain Hackathon. The successfull format of last year’s Blockchain Hackathon, organized by bwcon and blockLAB Stuttgart went into its second round. On the weekend between 15 and 17 February, more than 150 hackers came together to elaborate visionary ideas under the motto: “converging the crypto universe into industrial IoT”. In 20 teams and with the support […]
Legal aspects to keep in mind building IoT solutions III. Who provides the solution? Due to the decentralized characteristics of the blockchain technology, the provider of the solution could be in Germany, in Germany and several other countries as well as outside of Germany. Depending on the location of the server nodes of the blockchain […]
Legal aspects to keep in mind building IoT solutions I. Key aspects of business models for IoT The Internet of things (IoT) is the network of devices such as vehicles, and home appliances that contain electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which allows these things to connect, interact and exchange data[1]. By 2025 research and […]
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!
Thank you for your enthusiasm! The event as well as our waiting list is now fully booked!
Unfortunately, we can no longer accept any registration.
Simona Pede bwcon GmbH
- Seyfferstraße 34 | 70197 Stuttgart
- pede@blockchain-hackathon.de
- +49(0)711/18421-643
- 09:00 - 18:00
Participants Hands-Out: Read here all you need to know for the upcoming Hackathon
Documents for download
I need accommodation. Do you know of any still-available options?
Yes. Until the 18.01.2019 we reserved some rooms and beds at A&O HOTELS and HOSTELS in Stuttgart, Rosensteinstr. 14-16 (15.02 check in, 17.02. check out). While booking you simply need to mention the “booking number: S1-132439 ”. For booking details please contact the hostel directly. Here are the prices:
15.02.19
Single bedroom (including breakfast, own bathroom): 57,60 Euro
Single bed in dorm room (including breakfast): 22,50 Euro
16.02.19
Single bedroom (including breakfast, own bathroom): 57,60 Euro
Single bed in dorm room (including breakfast): 22,50 Euro
Book here:
Via Telefon: +49 30 80 947 5110
Via Email: booking@aohostels.com
Please consider that participants have to cover their own accommodation costs. We just pre-reserved some rooms but you will need to pay your stay directly at the hotel.
Who can participate?
Developers and Designers who are interested in Blockchain and IOT. Experiences with Blockchain frameworks are more than welcome.
Technology
- Every Blockchain framework is welcome to join the competition
- WiFi and technical support is available on the spot!
Who owns the copyright / ideas?
Only you! We care about copyright!
How can I get prepared for the Hackathon?
You do not need to work on your idea in advance. In case you want to know more about Blockchain, have a look at the Bitcoin developer doc or/and the doc on developing Ethereum smart contracts
What else should I know?
- Bring your own laptop and plenty of good ideas
- Results will be published on open source platforms
- Amazing prizes await the most visionary concepts!
Location
Hochschule für Technik
- Schellingstraße 24 | 70174 Stuttgart
How to get there
Walk 10min from Stuttgart Central Station.Alternatively, take the U14/U29 towards Mühlhausen/Vogelsang and get off at the station 'Börsenplatz'.