The 2018 ICID Hackathon is best described as an "innovation marathon." Small teams will work to develop solutions to challenges in the infectious disease community. So, how does it all work?
At the start of the Hackathon, participants will verbalize a problem in the field of infectious diseases to their fellow attendees. Examples include, "there is no way to track vaccine distribution in cities" or "we do not have the tools to forecast malaria outbreaks." This is called the problem pitch and you will have 60-seconds to state your problem of interest.
Once all of the problem pitches have been presented, small teams will self-assemble based on similar interests and complementary skill sets. From there, the countdown is on! You and your awesome team members will quickly develop a prototype solution to your problem. Hackathon organizers will provide you with the tools, data sets, and of course coffee, to keep you energized and poised to develop an incredible prototype solution.
When time is up, you will have a few minutes to present your prototype solution to a panel of judges who will then distribute award money, seed funding, and other tools to help turn your prototype solution in a fully-developed program!
For detailed information about the 2018 ICID Hackathon, visit our FAQ page.
Questions? Comments? email john.ramatowski@isid.org