Who is behind #MMBbSHack17
Interview with David Brett
David is the driving force behind the MMBbS-Hackathon 2017. After participating in 4 #netacadde Hackathons, he was fully hooked and decided to run his own. With the huge support and encouragement from Joachim Maiß and Joachim Kemmries from the MMBbS Hannover, it is already clear that more Hackathons will follow.
David and his colleague Andre Neumann used 6 months of solid preparation time which resulted in an extended 4-day Hackathon planned down to the last detail. ” … and therefore running very smoothly” says participating expert Jochen Berbuer, experienced in Hackathons himself.
It started on Monday 15.05.2017. Six teams identified
< Pollution > < City Security > < People > < Rubbish > < Shopping > < Traffic > as their group topics within the overall theme „Living in an Urban Environment“.
Analog and Digital
Working with others when you do not know them, their backgrounds and have never met
Today’s problems and issues are complex. To solve them we need to cross borders across professions, languages and cultures. There is no simple way. Technically this may seem easy. I agree. What many of us do not consider is that the users of technology are people. We need to work together!
Collaboration in a digital workplace requires us to learn how to work together without knowing what we understand with all our senses when we meet in person.
Developing ideas into solution requires critical thinking.
How do you tell someone that your idea, approach or solution might be a better choice without hurting this person’s feeling and then win them to build on existing ideas and knowledge together?
At the #3CityCreathon in Berlin, Bratislava and Rome participants were able to train this :
- Selling your ideas in only 3 minutes – Elevator Pitches
- Give feedback in a form that can be accepted
- Digital communication between three cities
This combination between digital communication and analog collaboration developing an idea in teams is the digital workplace of the future present.
A perfect illustration for the eSkills conference in Bratislava where 200 policy makers, business leaders and experts discussed how digital technologies are transforming our lives at a pace never seen before.
Many thanks to all participants, organizers, decision makers, jury members, experts and our digital audience.
If the spark has reached you and you are eager to run a creathon or hackathon yourself, contact your local NetAcad contact.
Until next time
Inspirational Regards
Jutta
LINKS
Read all #3CityCreathon articles
Digital transformation and skills in Europe
Read the Bratislava Declaration
@CiscoNetAcad #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
Keep the ideas flying
Teams and Ideas from Berlin Bratislava and Rome
The very first time a Creathon happened across borders. At the same time in 3 cities. Hard work, complex logistics and lots of minds working together before, during and after this Creathon.
All ideas are highly valued, we hope the ideas live on. We applaud all of you for your engagement.
Here are all of your ideas:
BERLIN
Green Sun
Raising awareness of alternative energy in a social setting
Sebastian Paul, Marcel Hentrich, Louna Al Bondakji
Studyou
Improving Parent-Teacher-Student communication
Patrick Falinski, Alexander Hofmann, René Parchow, Kevin Trupp
eatelligent
Optimizing the amount of food on the tables of restaurants
Winner Team Germany: Florian Eichenberg, Dennis Roth, Stephan Rathmann, Thomas Mester, Marco Fuhlenriede, Philipp Lübbert
BeGo
Making using public transport so much easiert
Alexander Keune, Lennart Steding, Peter Helmig, Matthias Suchi, Mohamad Rajab
BRATISLAVA
APP@EAT
Optimalization of food consumption in households
Jana Cibulková, Renáta Hrešková, Magdaléna Hisemová, Matej Tvrdoň, Jakub Maják, Roman Vápeník
S-home
Effective energy consumption
Martin Šponiar, Tomáš Štofa, Tomáš Lojka, Martin Zoričák, Jana Zausinová
Smart Pump
How to make life more comfortable for diabetes patients
Winner Team Solvakia: Martin Miškof, Norbert Ferenčík, Erik Kajáti, Elemér Kosztúr
ROME
Doc-IT
Federico Scardina, Gaetano Mulè, Vincenzo Asta, Vito Lopriore, Davide Mancino
Blue Water
Gaetano Perna, Andrea Barletta, Justin Polidori, Giuseppe Palmieri, Massimo Esposito, Massimo Cacciapaglia
Hit the Safe Road
Gabriele Oceana, Nicola Pesce, Mirco Grillo, Carlo Gigliotti, Giorgio Morici, Gabriele Mastrapasqua
LINKS
@CiscoNetAcad #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
Ideas cooking
Water of success – Cheers!
After a full day of technology introduction Internet of Everything, Businesss Model Thinking, Expert Checkpoints and timed presentations, brainstorming rounds lead by Julian from MakeSense we are now just finished the idea pitches between Berlin, Bratislava and Rome.
“Very intensive Day – fascinating”
from Rome“Really appreciate that we were able to meet people from different backgrounds, to learn what other people think about our topics. Perfect opportunity.”
from Bratislava“Input and Output in only a few hours, very interesting ideas. I feel connected even though we only have video cameras connecting us.”
from Berlin
Remember we started with nothing this morning and now we have ideas and solutions in our minds.
Rest well and see you tomorrow morning
Jutta
LINKS
@CiscoNetAcad #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
You have 200 volunteers
… how would you solve your problem?
It is not an easy task to collect ideas, from the best to the worst ideas … brainstorming is not simple.
It is really important to go for quantities of ideas first. There are about 3000 raw ideas needed to get one successful product or service.
Tomorrow at about 11:00 the idea pitching to the jury sitting in our three locations Berlin, Bratislava and Rome is on the agenda.
We are inviting everyone to join us in this connect moment and share their thoughts, ideas and questions you might have.
Feel free to forward the invitation to your network – your neighbour, your family, your friends, your colleagues … and of course, your mailman.
We support the cultural change digital transformation is driving and want to make sure that sustainability and social benefit for all parts of our society are always part of the plan.
Join us online
LINKS
@CiscoNetAcad #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
Breaking physical realities
Beyond the physical borders of a room in Berlin, Bratislava and Rome
On Monday a group of young people will start working together to create ideas for issues and problems of our society using technology.
In three rooms in Bratislava, Berlin and Rome – they will have 2 days to brainstorm, research, check into the innovation degree, the feasibility, … and much more of their idea to be a potential winner in the race from thousands of ideas to one successful product on the market.
I am building the bridge between the teams in the 3 cities and the digital Community – all of you -who want to contribute their ideas, thoughts, experiences and learning.
VERY FIRST TIME: Participate in the #3CityCreathon online
Join our discussion online.
17.10.2016 – 9.00
Internet of Things – ask Cisco Expert Marc Khayat
18.10.2016 – 11.00
Idea & Project pitches – share and contribute
It is free – we are happy if you share this invitation with others.
Join in: share their thoughts and experiences – contribute
Simply register
Everyone is welcome – no matter what education, profession, age or background.
I am looking forward to meeting you inside.
Inspirational regards
Jutta
LINKS
@CiscoNetAcad #CiscoCreathon #3CityCreathon
@Cisco_Germany @CiscoItalia @CiscoSlovakia
#DigitalTransformation #Digitalisierung #IoT
@eskills4jobs @DigitalSkillsEU @eskills4jobsDE @DIGITALEUROPE
Wanted: Global Problem Solvers
Academy Day at Cisco Live in Berlin
Life is not the number of days you lived, it is the number of days you remember ...
This is definitely a day to remember for students and educators, full of inspiring tech talks, examples to learn from, star wars, smart city solutions, understanding the skills needed for tackling the huge issues of our societies.
The presentations included:
Dive into DevNet
Brett Tiller, DevNet Team, Cisco
Education the Future Problem Solver
Harbrinder Kang, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Cisco
Skills Demand in an IoE Economy
Karsten Simons, Regional Manager CSR, Cisco
Rapid Prototyping with Partners – openBerlin Innovation Platform
Dimitar Vasilijew, Technical Manager openBerlin, Cisco
IoE Hackathons in NetAcad
Marc Khayat, Technical Manager, Cisco
Digital Living in Urban Areas – IoE Hackathon
Eugene Morozov, Technical Manager, Cisco
Teaching Coding Skills to Create Job Opportunities and Economic Empowerment for Refugees
Anne Kjaer Riechert, ReDI School, co-founder
Network Security – Fear the Invisible
Ashraf Hamadi, NetAcad Student Västerås, Sweden
Hackathon Pitches from the winning teams NetAcad Student Hackathon Teams from Brussels and Berlin
Closing the Skills Gap – NetAcad IoE Offers
Carsten Johnson, CSR Territory Manager, Cisco
We felt the great spirit and connection in the room throughout the entire day. Not only there. It was also evident in our digital extension in social media.
Thanks to everyone who contributed, shared and liked !
@MarcKhayat, @corenix, @vikasjee, @Kolipips, @ptbxbln, @VirginieSmans, @opnbrln_csco, @carsjohn @jsbond, @zhenya_morozov, @yroosel, @JDelillaz, @Jonimon_LoL, @yroosel, @kasimons, @lullionline, @harbrinder, @iotcoi, @brauchekontext, @CMW_Elendil
A POTPOURRI of your messages:
“Holistic education and training will be the key to plant a global problem solving strategy”
“ReDI School provides refugees a coworking space and mentorship to get them job read”
“Seliro is a quiet impressive idea from Brussels”
“Star Wars at the #CLAcademyDay. This Day is just great!”
“Change is the only constant”
“There’s no innovation without great people”
“What is needed to be the Heros of our time, uouooooo!.”
“If you haven’t started yet the Internet of Things, start now!”
“A hackathon can result on a social startup”
“You need broad skills to solve overwhelming global problems”
“Don’t overthink, and start now!”
“If you do nothing, others will do it. Don’t be afraid and give it a try!”
Many thanks to all of you, celebrate the day and get home safely
The Cisco Live Academy Team
Carsten, Jutta, Nico und Tobias
Further Resources
8 jobs every company will be hiring for by 2020
Why we need a digital Agenda
A Generation of problem solvers @ World Economic Forum
Infographic Global Problem Solver
First Refugee Response Center
Cisco White Paper: Global Problem Solver
LINKS
All messages on Twitter #CLAcademyDay
The three largest Networking Academies in Germany
G18 Hamburg – OSZ IMT – MMBbS
@CiscoLiveEurope #CLEur #loveopenberlin #Odisee #DigitalTransformation #AlleHelfenJetzt @eskills4jobs @eskillsgrowthEU #DigitalVenice @CiscoEMEAR @Cisco_Germany @CiscoNetAcad
Day 2: #CLHackathon Berlin
#CLEur #CLHackathon #benetacad @CiscoNetAcad
Inspiration : Ideation : Consolidation : Prototyping
On day II prototyping starts with opening the box and getting the gear out – sensors, arduinos, more sensors …
Theme: Urban Living - sharing and caring
I had the pleasure to get to know the teams and their projects. Here is a short glimpse into the IoE Solutions that are in the process of being born:
Layer8
Layer 8
The team is creating a smart, cloud based pill dispenser that makes life easier for patients, doctors and insurances. Quite a challenging idea with a need for cooperation with different stakeholders. Challenging also for IT students who are in need of medical and mechanical knowledge for the implementing their project.
PlantNet
PlantNet
The solution being developed is a monitor for parameters critical to plant development and well-being. There are similar products on the market already but PlantNet will consist of a platform, an app and community where exchange of information as well as teaching and learning can happen. This taps into the urban gardening culture in Berlin where it is trendy for bankers to go to an after work gardening party.
The Fast for the Tourists
Smarter Transport Tasks Force
This application collects information about tourist locations and connects them through the interest and wish of tourist in your city. It should also have a function to determine capacity of the locations to distribute visitors in your city more efficiently. The business model is based on the win-win situation created for tourist locations, the city and the tourists.
NoPe (No Pollution)
NoPe
Smart trash containers. But the team specialized on the particular situation of mobile installations, fairs, exhibitions and concerts where network connectivity, theft, vandalism plays a role. Through an integration with social media people who do clean up are being rewarded for their actions. This is something I would love to see on my next concert.
Smarter Transport Tasks Force
The fast for the tourists
They are developing a system that is monitoring the number of people in transport unit for better distribution plus additional benefits for public transport operators, users and city governments.
Pimp my road
Pimp my road
All of the team members grew up in big cities and they hate to stand in traffic jams. Their application is aiming to optimize traffic in cities and they want to use sensors for real-time measurement of traffic movement.
>>> the group later changed their name and project to “Heavy Breathing”
To be continued …
A few minutes to Berlin Hackathon Opening
#CLEur #CLHackathon #benetacad @CiscoNetAcad
Last Advice from Marc & Eugene – Hackathon moderators
Speaking with Marc and Eugene just before the official start
Jutta: Marc, you and Eugene have a lot of Hackathon experience between the two of you already. Were they all the same or can you explain us what was different?
Eugene: Yes, we did Hackathons in Milan, Helsinki, Brussels, Hamburg. Every hackathon is different though – it is a one-of-a-kind event. The difference stems from the group of students you work with, the education system they come from, age difference, study focus. In some place participants worked more independently, in other there was more coaching from their instructor involved.
Marc: In Brussels for example, there was a large number of experts available and the participants were not only IT students but also came from business and design studies. This changes the dynamic a lot. A second point is that the theme varies because we want the theme to be locally significant which again influences everything.
Jutta: What would you say is the key element tell the participants to watch out for participants?
Marc and Eugene: Sure, here is our advice
- Collaboration is absolute key – not everybody knows everything but the knowledge of all people in the team is huge and will make the difference for your project
- Use your resources – the experts and the Internet are great resources for you whenever there is a questions
- The first idea is not always the best – look beyond the normal horizons and do not let your predefined thinking parameters limit your creativity
Be open to try a disruptive approach and follow hints from advisers and experts fostering thinking outside the box.
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A memorable week ahead …
Powerful. It is empowering to envision your future. It is on everyone to envision the future.
Why? Because we will regret, if we do NOT do it.
Here are the activities upcoming next week:
15. – 18. 2.2016
NetAcad Hack-a-thon
Starts Monday at 13:00 at OSZ IMT, Haarlemer Str. 23-27, 12359 Berlin-Neukölln
Young talents spend 3 days together creating, shaping, designing and prototyping ideas using IT skills and competencies to engage in creative problem solving for the future of our societies.
Keywords: Hack and Marathon = exploratory programming > Digitization Transforming Teaching and Learning
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15. 2.2016
#5 TechTalk // ReDI School of Digital Integration
How Cloud & Internet of Things is changing the world
From 16:00 to 19:00 at SCC Restaurant, Waldschulallee 45, 14055 Berlin
In cooperation with ReDI teaching coding skills to create job opportunities and economic empowerment for refugees: Introduction and Talent Scouting Event for Refugees from Cisco Experts
Keywords: IoT, Data Center, Cloud via Cisco Germany: Monique Morrow, Claus Schaale, Patrick Schmidt, Ken Owens
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18.2.2016
Academy Day
8:30 – 18:15 at CityCube, Messedamm 22 (South entrance), Berlin – CL Plenary Session, Room A6
Leading innovators and Networking Academy partners talking about how technology changes the way we work, live, play and learn. Listen to the pitches of the Hack-a-thon teams presenting their prototypes of IoE solutions.
Keywords: Education, Future Skills, IoE via Cisco Networking Academy Germany: Carsten Johnson, Tobias Köppel
At and around Cisco Live – Cisco’s premier education and training destination for IT professionals worldwide
Messe Berlin GmbH, Messedamm 22 (South entrance), D-14055 Berlin
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Further Resources
Why we need a digital agenda
Wanted: a generation of global problem solvers @ World Economic Forum
Infographic Global Problem Solvers
First Refugee Response Center
LINKS
The three largest Networking Academies in Germany
G18 Hamburg – OSZ IMT – MMBbS
A Plus Video What’s Your Biggest Regret? 3:25
#AlleHelfenJetzt @eskills4jobs @eskillsgrowthEU #DigitalVenice @CiscoEMEAR @Cisco_Germany
Technology in Action 