Oxford Global Hackathon
As a group passionate about innovation in construction, architecture and building design, Oxford Properties invited 400 of the best minds to gather for the Oxford Global Hackathon in 4 cities around the world to develop solutions for some of the most pressing challenges in the sector today.
Process
Developed event strategy and generated a project plan
Designed event experience and finalized logistics
Utilized Hackworks platform for submission management, team assignment, and judging
Created website and informational content
Generated branding materials and executed advertising campaigns
Recruited judges, mentors, participants, and speakers for all locations
Ran hackathon and provided support for a successful hack
Hackathon Challenge
Participants were tasked with developing a solution in one of three areas of focus: design, costing, or project management of the building construction process.
Final Result
500 attendees in 50 teams from all walks of life and backgrounds participated in the weekend hackathon. With attendees’ outside perspective, many innovative and out-of-the-box solutions were presented.
Watch the Oxford Global Hackathon highlight video.