Do you have ideas for a sustainable future in the Blue Economy? This Hackathon is for you!
Join us for the second Blue & Circular Economy Hackathon, an event that combines innovation and sustainability for the blue economy!
- 06-08 December 2024
The Hackathon!
This is the second year you have the chance to connect with entrepreneurs, market experts, and academics while exploring the latest innovations in the field.
The Hackathon is being implemented in the context of Odysseas’ Re-SAIL initiative, supported by the A. C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation, a body that focuses on the protection of the marine environment and supports employment and micro-entrepreneurship.
Blue
Economy
Circular
Economy
Reasons to get involved!
Engage in interactive workshops, learn from industry-leading speakers, receive guidance from experts, and showcase your innovative ideas.
The Hackathon will culminate in an exciting awards ceremony, highlighting the most impressive and creative proposals. Don’t miss the chance to advance innovation, entrepreneurship, and social change! Let’s join forces for a more sustainable future!
The industry and Themes!
During the Hackathon, we will explore the intersection of the blue economy and the circular economy.
The blue economy encompasses economic activities related to the ocean, such as fisheries, maritime transport, and tourism. The circular economy, on the other hand, aims to reduce waste by promoting sustainable consumption and production.
By combining these two concepts, we seek to advance innovative and socially responsible business approaches.
Sustainable Shipping
Sustainable Fishing and Marine Biotechnology
Port-City: Sustainable Transportation and Mobility
Climate Change and Energy Saving
Sustainable Coastal and Maritime Tourism
Digital Transformation of Sustainable Blue Economy
Our Speakers
Maria Boile
Professor of “Management and Policy of Port and Terminal Facilities for Intermodal Transport” and Director of the Master’s Program in Shipping at the Department of Maritime Studies of the University of Piraeus, as well as Director of the Division for Economic and Environmental Issues – Maritime and Air Transport at the Hellenic Institute of Transport (HIT) of the National Center for Research and Technological Development (CERTH)
Maria Lekakou
Professor of Maritime Economics at the Department of Shipping and Business Services of the University of the Aegean, Dean of the School of Management Sciences, and Chair of the Blue Growth Committee “Aegean Archipelago.”
Panagiotis Koronaios
Our Mentors
Angelos Ploumis
Co-founder, Managing Director @Designature
Avgoustinos Parianos
Co-founder, Creative Director @Designature
Konstantinos Apostolidis
Legal Counsel & ESG Manager @Net Zero Analytic
Stelios Koroneos
Katerina Saridaki
Katerina Konsta
CEO @World Maritime Academy
Vicky Evangeliou
Strategic Communications Consultant and Creative Entrepreneur
Nikos Therapos
Director @DOTANK Plus
Dimitris Piromalis
Yiannis Stamatonikolos
Curator @GenAI Summit | EU Climate Pact Ambassador | Global Shaper | SDSN Youth | UNICEF Global Youth Advisor
Konstantinos Zanetopoulos
Strategic Advisor, Head of CSR @Accenture Greece, President of the Investment Committee @Accenture Pension Fund
Nelly Exarchakou
Director of Administration & Finance @NECCA
Giorgos Priniotakis
Our Judges
Nicolas Karidis
Peggy Xirotagarou
Executive Director @Athanasios C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation
Dimitris Kouletsis
Stella Kyvelou - Chiotini
Professor, Department of Economic and Regional Development @Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences.
Member @European Blue Forum.
The Agenda
Participants arrive and check-in at the event venue.
17:30 – Welcome and Introduction
Opening remarks from the organizers, setting the stage for the hackathon.
18:00 – Speakers
Prominent speakers deliver a talks on the importance of the blue and circular economy.
19:00 – Idea Sharing
Participants share their potential ideas.
19:30 – Networking Session
Participants mingle, meet each other, and form teams.
20:00 – Team Formation
Participants form teams around their preferred ideas.
9:00 – Recap and Overview
Organizers provide a brief recap of the previous day’s activities and outline the day’s agenda.
9:30 – Ideation Session
Teams brainstorm and refine their ideas, exploring different angles and approaches.
10:30 – Mentoring Sessions with workshops – Group 1
Teams have dedicated time with experienced mentors who provide guidance and feedback and can participate in “speed” workshops to get entrepreneurial insights.
13:00 – Lunch Break
Participants have a break and continue team discussions.
14:00 – Mentoring Sessions with workshops – Group 2
Teams have dedicated time with experienced mentors who provide guidance and feedback and can participate in “speed” workshops to get entrepreneurial insights.
17:00 – Prototype Development
Teams work on developing their prototypes or creating a proof of concept.
20:00 – Presentation Preparation
Teams start preparing their presentations for the final day.
9:00 – Final Preparation
Teams make final adjustments to their prototypes and presentations.
13:00 – Submission of Presentation Slides
Teams submit their presentation slides to the event organizers.
13:00 – Presentations and Q&A
Each team presents their idea, prototype, and business plan to a panel of judges. Judges ask questions.
13:30 – Judges Decision
Judges group to score teams and decide on the winning teams.
14:00 – Awards and Closing Ceremony
Winners are announced, and the organizers deliver closing remarks.
16:00 – Dinner & Event Conclusion
Hackathon officially ends, and participants have the opportunity to network and exchange contact information.
Prizes!
The Athanasios C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation was established in 2015 in order to act as a catalyst for important issues concerning Greece and Hellenism. Its action focuses on the protection of the marine environment, the support of employment and micro-entrepreneurship as well as the fostering of initiatives, which defend collective interest and enhance transparency.
