{"id":41346,"date":"2025-11-06T08:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4817476_AE17476_0"},"modified":"2025-11-06T08:05:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:05:00","slug":"iot-data-hackathon-3rd-edition-returns-to-spark-new-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=41346","title":{"rendered":"IOT Data Hackathon 3rd Edition Returns to Spark New Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

HONG KONG<\/span><\/span>, Nov. 6, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Fueled by the triumph of its previous two editions, the IOT Data Hackathon 2026<\/b> is now open, inviting tertiary students and business professionals to address real-world challenges centred around two critical and timely themes: “Technology & Business Innovation<\/b>” and “Social Impact & Sustainability<\/b>“.<\/p>\n

Organised by GS1 Hong Kong<\/span> in collaboration with Cyberport and HKSTP, the IOT Data Hackathon 2026<\/b> will take place on 28-29 March 2026<\/span>, with a series of pre-hackathon activities to be launched from January to March 2026<\/span>. Amid the rapid advancement of IOT technology, mastery of data has become more essential than ever. Thi<\/span>s Hackathon challenges participants to leverage IOT data and alternative data sources to develop transformative solutions.<\/p>\n

Now in its third year, the Hackathon builds on the momentum of the last edition that attracted 90+ participating teams, and supported by 12 judges and 24 mentors, delivering innovative solutions for 6 challenge statements across food & beverages, healthcare, property, retail, and transport & logistics sectors.<\/p>\n

“We are incredibly excited to launch our third IOT Data Hackathon,” said Mr. Louis Mah<\/span>, the Hackathon Organising Committee Chairman, and Director, Group Information Technology at Maxim’s Caterers Limited. “The convergence of IoT and data analytics is one of the most powerful forces shaping our future. This year’s themes challenge participants to think holistically\u2014to build solutions that are not only technologically advanced and commercially viable but also responsible and sustainable. We believe this event will be a catalyst for innovations that can redefine industries and improve lives.”<\/p>\n

The IOT Data Hackathon provides an excellent opportunity for young innovators, problem-solvers, and data enthusiasts to leverage the power of data and co-create solutions that advance our society. Participants will gain access to exclusive datasets, cutting-edge technologies, and receive mentorship from industry experts. A series of technical workshops and business-oriented classes will also be held to equip teams with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed.<\/p>\n

The Hackathon features two distinct participation streams:<\/p>\n