FAQ
WHAT The tech hackathon is for students at the Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, who are interested in spending a creative weekend developing concepts, coding, designing – or just coming up with wild ideas that might shape the future of museum experiences. We hope to meet students with different skill sets and, together, explore new ideas and technologies – and have fun! There will be mentors present with expertise in diverse topics such as Bluetooth technology, ideation and prototyping, design, software development, audience experiences, communication, visual storytelling, and more.
WHERE The hackathon takes place at the Danish UNESCO World Heritage site, Kongernes Jelling, which 1,000 years ago was home to the Viking king Harald Bluetooth. The Bluetooth technology that connects devices and people everywhere today is named after him. And hey! You know the Bluetooth logo, right? It’s actually a combination of the first letter of Harald Bluetooth’ first and last name (H = ᚼ and B = ᛒ).
SAMSUNG, THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DENMARK AND AALBORG UNIVERSITY
The hackathon is organized in collaboration between the Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University, Samsung Denmark Research Center, and the National Museum of Denmark. Professionals from all three organizations will be present to help you. Professionals from all three organizations will be present to assist you. Additionally, the founders of Bluetooth will make special appearances during the hackathon.
BUT ARE YOU GOOD ENOUGH? Yes, you are! All you need is an interest in IT and curiosity about how to apply it in a museum setting. You might know a lot about design or coding – or nothing at all – but if you’re willing to learn, you’re welcome. You don’t need to know anything else about Bluetooth other than that it’s a technology that connects people and devices. If you’ve read this far and feel curious about participating, you’re already in the right mindset. PS. You must be a student at one of the TECH departments: Computer Science, Electronic Systems, Architecture, Design and Media Technology, or Sustainability & Planning.
IT’S FREE! Yes, we’re not kidding – it’s like a free all-inclusive vacation! There will be complimentary buses from Aalborg and Copenhagen to the venue, and from the venue to the accommodation (Vejle Danhostel) and back again. We’ll provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks. Just pack your toothbrush, some clothes, your laptop, and maybe a few tools or hardware – and you’re ready to go!
TEAMS You can participate alone or with a team. When signing up, you can indicate if you’d like help finding a team. During the event, teams can also merge.
COMPETITION A great idea or concept can take many forms – a concept presentation, a piece of code, or a working prototype. The judges will evaluate the best entries across the following categories:
- Best Concept/Product
- Best Technical Execution
- Best User Experience
- Best Use of Bluetooth
HARDWARE & TOOLS We’ll bring a selection of hardware and tools – some you can use for your idea, others just for inspiration. If there’s something specific you’d like to know whether we’ve got in store, feel free to ask when signing up.
