openwashdata Hackathon

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming openwashdata hackathon, a fully online event dedicated to creating compelling visualizations using open data on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) with prizes worth a total of 1500 CHF!

๐Ÿ“† Event Details

Since its inception two years ago, openwashdata and its community have published nearly 30 WASH-related datasets. Now, itโ€™s time to take stock, reflect on this achievement, and celebrate this milestone by bringing the data to life through visualization.

Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to the openwashdata community. We look forward to seeing your ideas and visualizations!

๐Ÿ Goal

Process

Sign-up using this registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/L60DRYNJ2E

You will hear back from us with a registration form for a Zoom meeting by November 27, 2025. The event on November 29 will have the following structure:

  1. Kickoff Session: Weโ€™ll start with a virtual kickoff, explaining the rules and providing an overview of the different datasets.

  2. Support: Access mentors and a help desk (Zoom Chat) throughout the event to assist with any questions or technical issues.

  3. Prizes: The top three submissions will receive cash prizes:

  • First place: 750 CHF
  • Second place: 500 CHF
  • Third place: 250 CHF
  1. Submission: Submit your project through the following form by 16:00 CET: https://forms.gle/RUs3oLWgcJ4bTaaU8

Tools and Technologies

As a participant, you can use any tool or programming language you prefer. Whether youโ€™re comfortable with Python, R, MS Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, or any other technology, bring your expertise.

Judging and Awards:

Our judges will evaluate the submissions based on creativity, technical difficulty, and presentation. Winners will be announced during our virtual award ceremony by 16:00 CET.