With the rising prominence of open data applications and streamlined business operations, utilizing AI with cloud solutions has never been more crucial. Its benefits include its capacity to generate multifarious algorithms for timely analysis and provide more connected processes in a more secure cyber environment.
Witnessing this promising trend, we are now hosting Open Data Hackathon 2023 – Smart Living with co-organiser, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) and our co-organizer, Cyberport. This year, we focus on the topic of smart living, one of the targets of Smart City Blueprint for Hong Kong by the Government. We aim to allow our participants to utilize the open data available on the Open Data Portal (https://data.gov.hk) and Hong Kong Common Spatial Data Infrastructure Portal (https://portal.csdi.gov.hk/csdi-webpage/), and see how the industry experts make effective use of open data to improve public utility services. We hope to see our participants make use of the open data resources from the Government, AI and cloud technologies to compose their solutions. With collective efforts and intelligent concepts among participants, together we can create a smarter and more advanced city.
We believe that open data is for all people and everyone should be able to experience the power of open data. This year, therefore, Open Data Hackathon 2023 is available in 4 streams, namely the newly added primary (P4-P6) stream, secondary stream, tertiary stream and public stream. This Hackathon consists of a series of seminars, training sessions, and a conference on the final day. Read along to note the important dates of the Hackathon.
As digitalization and smart devices become more prevalent, we anticipate a better and healthier way of life. Therefore, Open Data Hackathon 2023 has set its theme as ‘Smart Living’, with a focus on the integration of cloud computing tools, IoT devices, and data analysis to implement innovative solutions and optimize living conditions. ‘Smart Living’ covers not only daily life applications but also healthcare, elderly and special needs groups support, emergency and accident planning, public facilities use, digital payment, and even “iAM Smart” applications, etc. Our contestants can create their solutions in this wide range of domains. With the prolonged COVID-related restrictions from the past three years, as well as the delayed development of many innovative initiatives, it is crucial to promote data-driven solutions and address any unresolved social issues without further delay.
