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Valmiera INSPIRE Hackathon 2018

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The Valmiera INSPIRE Hackathon 2018 took place from 30 May to 1 June 2018 in Valmiera, Latvia, hosted at the Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA). This event was specifically designed for 2nd and 3rd-year IT students of ViA, aiming to engage them in practical applications of open data and geospatial technologies.

🎯 Objectives

  • Introduce students to real-world challenges in open data and geospatial information systems.
  • Foster collaboration between academia and industry professionals.
  • Develop innovative solutions addressing local and regional issues through the use of open data.

🧩 Activities and Focus Areas

While specific project details from the hackathon are not extensively documented, the event's structure included:

  • Workshops and Training Sessions: Participants received guidance on utilizing open data platforms and geospatial tools.
  • Team-Based Projects: Students formed teams to tackle challenges related to environmental monitoring, urban planning, and public services.
  • Mentorship: Experts from Plan4all and other organizations provided mentorship throughout the hackathon.

🏢 Organisers and Supporters

  • Plan4all: A non-profit association focused on promoting open data and geospatial technologies.
  • Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA): The host institution, providing facilities and student participation.
  • EUXDAT: A project aimed at developing e-infrastructure for big data analytics in agriculture and land use.
  • PoliVisu: A project focused on enhancing public policy-making through big data and visualization tools.