ABB Energy Hackathons 2020

Join us in three global cities as we hack new energy management solutions

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Driving the future of energy

The world is at a tipping point where the intelligent use of energy is opening new opportunities to increase safety, efficiency and utility. From generation right through to consumption and enhanced with systems intelligence along the way, our use of energy is changing. The highly visible shift to electrical mobility is just the tip of the iceberg as, invisible to most, changes to renewable generation, local intelligent distribution and smart buildings systems are optimizing and controlling the energy we use.

Do you have an idea, prototype or product which could be part of this future?

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Berlin
19-20 June 2020
Driving energy efficiency, comfort and control

At home or in the office, efficient use and control of energy and devices is becoming ever more possible.

Home and business automation are reaching new levels of sophistication and simplicity bringing comfort at home and increased efficiency to business.

Do you have an innovative solution, which extends the ABB offering by increasing well-being and security while lowering the energy footprint in Smarter Buildings and Smarter Homes?

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New York
9-10 July 2020
Driving sustainability and optimizing energy use

The digital transformation of industries is leading towards a future industrial system that delivers high value to its growing base of customers around the globe.

Industries, to be competitive, are looking to improve their sustainability in terms of energy utilization, resources and process management.

Do you have a solution which which can intelligently improve the use of energy and other assets?

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London
23-24 July 2020
Driving intelligent use of energy and assets

E-mobility is changing the world with major investments across the commercial/industrial building sector.

ABB’s goal is to create a sustainable strategy for the electrical distribution, multi-sources (incl. renewables) and loads management within any smart commercial/industrial building through its ABB Ability™ Energy and Asset Management Solution.

Do you have a solution to optimize the use of energy by leveraging EV-charging loads and multi-sources generation?

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Who should apply?

You have a solution you would like to offer via ABB Ability™
You are an experienced coder in the energy management space
You have an energy management concept or prototype
You would like to connect with ABB experts

Areas of interest

Energy efficiency in the commercial building

Intelligent usage of energy in the industrial site

Maintain the critical asset for energy distribution

Comfort and control in the smart building

Renewable, energy and sustainability

Why should you apply?

The Process

 

Click the link on this website to make your application to join us for one of the three Hackathon events. You will only need to enter your name and contact details plus an outline of your area of interest and fellow team members. Once we have your application we will review it with the Hackathon team before getting in touch with you.

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If your application is successful, we will notify you and set up a call to discuss the Hackathon arrangements in more detail. We will also provide you with preparation information and help setup your accounts with ABB Ability™ and Microsoft. You will be invited to an online group to simplify the event communications and enable you to ask any questions before or during the events.

 

Coding time! The event will focus around coding and the creation and development of your concept. At the conclusion of the event you and your team will present a demo or prototype of your concept for the judges to review. Winners will be selected and prizes handed out.

 

After the event, some teams will be offered the chance to collaborate with ABB to prepare their concept for uploading to one of the ABB platforms. This will include the opportunity to earn revenue from published apps.

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