This online Citython edition will be held in the city of Eindhoven, The Netherlands, and is focused on mobility optimization, traffic safety areas and a healthy city future. The goal of this Citython is that young professionals search for innovative and creative solutions that can be applied in the city of Eindhoven to foster innovation.

This hackathon will provide an opportunity for brilliant young talents to create their works with the help of mentors and experts, who will be on hand throughout the event, while also experiencing the unforgettable thrill of coming together with peers who share the same passion for digital technology and innovation. 

To take part of the event you should register in Devpost and Eventbrite.

Tuesday, 18th May ​

 11:30 - 12:00. Welcome speech  

·    Speech by Edwin Heesakkers, EIT Urban Mobility

·    Speech by Niels Wiersma, City of Eindhoven

12:00 - 12:50. Announcement Challenge

¨School zones and traffic safety¨ & Inspirational Techpill Talk I

·    Speech by Marieke Hoogendoorn, City of Eindhoven​

·    Speech by Marco te Brömmelstroet​, University of Amsterdam

·    Q&A

12:50 - 13:00. Virtual Coffee Break

13:00 - 13:35. Announcement Challenge

¨Proud to travel to campus, together¨ & Inspirational Techpill Talk II

·    Speech by Ariane Moussault​, Provincie Noord-Brabant

·    Speech by Peet van de Loo​, ASML

·    Q&A

13:35 - 14:10. Announcement Challenge

¨Make the city healthy¨ & Inspirational Techpill Talk III

·    Speech by Jim van den Beuken, Vital Zone Institute

·    Speech by George Liu, Urban Cycling Institute

·    Q&A

Sunday, 23rd May ​

​18:00. Registration deadline!

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 Wednesday, 26th May ​

 09:00. Announcement of Teams. Start Hacking!

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Friday, 28th May ​

10:00-13:00. Individual mentoring session I

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Monday, 31st May ​

 10:00-13:00. Individual mentoring session II

Tuesday, 1st June ​

12:00. Deadline submission of final solutions (mid-term review form & video).

If these two files are not sent, your group will be automatically disqualified. You will not be able to pitch in front of the jury members on Wednesday, 2 June and therefore you will not be eligible for any of the announced prizes.

16:00. Publication of the final candidates.

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Wednesday, 2nd June 

10:00 – 12:00. Final candidates presentations during the Dutch Technology Week 

15:00 – 15:30. Announcement of winners by Monique List-de Roos (Alderman Mobility and Transport, City of Eindhoven) and Closure.

Take a look to the videos from our latests editions in Barcelona, Amsterdam and Lubin.

• Steep 1
  Groups submit the mid-term review form together with a video presentation of 3 mins introducing the members of the team and their final solution. All the guidelines and templates will be shared during the event.
• Steep 2
  Groups are given the opportunity to pitch their solutions in front of the jury.
• Steep 3
  After jury deliberation, the team whose solution is better aligned with the challenges will be announces.