Pilsen Open 2017
The Pilsen Open 2017 was a satellite INSPIRE Hackathon held in Pilsen, Czech Republic, in October 2017. Organised by Plan4all and the University of West Bohemia, this event provided a collaborative platform for experts, developers, and researchers to work on innovative geospatial projects.
🎯 Objectives
- Advance Geospatial Solutions: Develop and enhance tools and applications utilising open geospatial data.
- Promote Open Data Usage: Encourage the use of open data sources for environmental monitoring, spatial planning, and decision-making.
- Foster Collaboration: Bring together participants from various backgrounds to share knowledge and best practices in geospatial technologies.
- Support Citizen Engagement: Develop platforms that facilitate citizen participation in data collection and analysis.
🧩 Projects
During the hackathon, participants worked on several projects focusing on the integration and application of geospatial data. While specific project titles and descriptions from the 2017 event are not detailed in the available sources, the overarching themes included:
- Data Harmonisation: Aligning diverse datasets to ensure interoperability and consistency across platforms.
- Tool Development: Creating applications and services that leverage open geospatial data for environmental monitoring and decision-making.
- Community Engagement: Developing platforms that facilitate citizen participation in data collection and analysis.
🏆 Results
The Pilsen Open 2017 hackathon built upon the foundations laid in previous events, further establishing a collaborative framework and demonstrating the potential of open geospatial data. While specific outcomes and winning projects from the 2017 event are not detailed in the available sources, the success of this hackathon contributed to the continuation and expansion of the INSPIRE Hackathon series in subsequent years.