ABOUT
Pixel Hackathon 2023 is the premier product-focused competition in Eastern Europe, fostering collaboration and innovation among Business Analysis, UX, and Product Management professionals.
Powered by Tremend, a Publicis Sapient company, this unique event champions creativity, interdisciplinary teamwork, and user-centric digital experiences.
Prepare for an exhilarating hybrid experience that unites the sharpest intellects to address inclusivity and equity challenges across various industries. The event is a fertile ground for emerging miniature incubators to ignite and craft tangible product visions and prototypes capable of addressing real-world problems and dilemmas, rather than remaining confined to theoretical concepts.
Join us in crafting solutions with true impact!
18-19 November
2023
Inclusive Design Products Empowered by Gen-AI
Hybrid Event:
Bucharest, Iasi & Online
50+ Product Experts
working in teams
UX/UI, BA,
Product Manager,
Product Owner
until November 12, 2023
REGISTRATION
Are you prepared to dive headfirst into a realm of groundbreaking ideas and creative brilliance? Pixel Hackathon 2023 is your ticket to an extraordinary journey of innovation.
Hit that “Register” button now, and let’s get you on board! Fill in the necessary details, and decide whether you’ll be joining us in person or blazing a trail of innovation from the comfort of your own space.
Register now and be part of the revolution!
THEME
Harness the power of generative AI in developing innovative, user-centered solutions that prioritize accessibility, inclusivity, and equity, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all consumers, regardless of their age, ability, gender, or cultural background.
This goal combines technological innovation, social responsibility, and user-centric design principles to inspire participants to create products that address real-world challenges and have a positive impact on society. It aligns with current trends and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in product development.
CHALLENGE
At Pixel, we’re firm believers in the magic of surprise and spontaneity! This is precisely why we’re holding our challenges under lock and key until just one week before the event. We understand that genuine innovation flourishes when you’re pushed to explore beyond the ordinary. Our thoughtfully crafted challenges, based on the real needs raised by our reputable partners, are designed to set your imagination ablaze and kindle your fervor for creative problem-solving.
Prodigy
€ 3600
Travel Experience
Voucher
Maven
€ 2000
Travel Experience
Voucher
Trailblazer
€ 1200
Travel Experience
Voucher
Pathfinder
€ 800
Travel Experience
Voucher
Innovise
€ 3000
Travel Experience
Voucher (cumulative)
*Read the Rules & Regulations to learn more.
TIMELINE
The physical event will take place in Bucharest (165 Splaiul Unirii, Timpuri Noi) and Iasi (56 Morilor Street, Fab Lab). Remote participants can join from the comfort of their homes.
DAY 1
09:00
Welcome & Breakfast
10:30
Start Triggering the Change
14:15
Lunch Break
15:15
Continue Triggering the Change
19:15
Keynote Speaker Moment
20:00
Dinner
21:00
Triggering the Change is Worth a Sleepless Night (Optional Participation)
DAY 2
08:30
Welcome Back & Breakfast
09:30
Team Presentations: The Solutions That Will Trigger the Change
13:00
Jury Deliberation & Keynote Speaker Moment
14:15
Awards Ceremony
JURY
The jury of this year’s edition of the Pixel Hackathon comprises a mix of technology professionals and customer-centric people from Tremend and our partners.
Felix Craciunescu
Chief Information Officer
Cargus
Florin Bota
Head of Sector – Europa Web Operations
DIGIT – European Commission
Elena Simion
Product Manager / Events Manager
Women in Tech Romania
Florin Boldescu
Associate Director Product Management
Tremend – Publicis Sapient
YOUR MENTORS
During the event, participants will have access to a network of experienced mentors from Tremend. Their role will be to provide feedback and support to you and your team in this quest and guide you in completing and achieving your main goals.
Cristian Andrei
Senior Product Manager
Tremend – Publicis Sapient
Janina Pantilie
Senior Product Manager
Tremend – Publicis Sapient
Camelia Iana
Senior Product Manager
Tremend – Publicis Sapient
Stefan Mircescu
Senior Product Manager
Tremend – Publicis Sapient
Vlad Chiratcu
Associate Creative Director Experience
Tremend – Publicis Sapient
Octavian Catana
Experience Lead
Tremend – Publicis Sapient
Altieri Constantin Ion
Experience Lead
Tremend – Publicis Sapient
Andrei Detesan
Experience Lead
Tremend – Publicis Sapient
PARTNERS
Our partners play a crucial role in making Pixel Hackathon 2023 a success.
They provide invaluable support, resources, and opportunities for participants.
Supported by the
FAQ
Q1: When and where does the hackathon take place?
Date: 18-19 November 2023
Location: The physical event will take place at 165 Splaiul Unirii, Timpuri Noi Bucharest, and 56 Morilor Street, Fab Lab, Iasi. Remote participants will be joining via a live-streaming platform that will soon be announced.
*For Iasi – the physical location will be opened only if there are at least 8 participants in that area.
Q2: Who can participate at the hackathon?
To participate at this hackathon you must have at least 2 years of experience as a UX Designer, UI Developer, Product Manager, Business Analyst, Product Owner, or anything related to these fields. Also, if you’re passionate about accessibility, inclusivity, and equity, plus you want to learn to think strategically, hone your skills, and develop envisioning practice, you can register by clicking on the Register Now button.
Registrations close on the 12th of November 2023, at 23:59:59.
However, take note that the spots are limited, and only selected applicants will be enrolled in the event, after the validation of the profile provided in the registration form on the Pixel Hackathon website.
Q3: Is there any participation fee?
Anyone can participate in this event for free.
Q4: How can I participate in the hackathon?
It’s easy, you just need to click on the Register Now button and fill out the registration form. When you register, you can either enter the competition with your own team or choose to be assigned to a team.
Q5: How many members can my team have?
Teams should consist of 3-4 participants, including a mix of Business Analysts, Product Owners, UX Designers, and other related professionals. You can either register as a team or as an individual, and we will help you find a team to join.
If you choose the Already have a team option, you must add the name of your team. Make sure all members of your team know the correct spelling of your team’s name because they’ll have to add it to the form when they register, too.
Q6: What is the theme for this edition?
Yes. The theme for this year’s edition is: Inclusive Design Products Empowered by Gen-AI.
There will be 2 specific challenges crafted based on the real needs raised by our partners. Your deliverables must be related to the challenge assigned to your team and announced 1 week prior to the event.
Q7: What should my team submit by the end of the event?
The main goal is to build the vision or the idea of a software product, documented by defining:
• how the product responds to the challenge
• the main capabilities and functionalities of your product
• the graphic & UX product design
The participant will receive specific details in the week before the event.
Q8: What tools should or can I use during the event?
Each team can and should use any professional tool they are proficient in, know how to use, and are supporting them in delivering the outputs for the competition. We don’t impose any tool, nor offer free and/or paid licenses for any tool participants might need to use during the event. The mandatory condition is for the deliverables to be accessible for inspection, examination, evaluation, and validation to the mentors, jury members, Tremend staff, and partners.
Q9: How are the deliverables going to be evaluated?
Each panel member will assess project concepts during the presentations and assign scores to participating teams according to a predefined set of criteria. The assessment will consider:
• Solution effectiveness (60%): Challenge resolution, Engaging pitch, Impact&Innovation
• Quality of Deliverables (40%): This component evaluates your team’s submitted deliverables
Q10: What are the prizes?
Apart from the knowledge and networking opportunities, your team will have the chance to win from the 12000 euro prize pool! For this year we will have five different prizes:
• The Prodigy Prize – voucher for a travel experience worth 3600 EUR per team
• The Maven Prize – voucher for a travel experience worth 2000 EUR per team
• The Trailblazer Prize – voucher for a travel experience worth 1200 EUR per team
• The Pathfinder Prize – voucher for a travel experience worth 800 EUR
• The Innovise Prize – voucher for a travel experience worth 3000 EUR – This prize is awarded at the decision of our partner, on his own criteria. It can be obtained by any team, including the ones awarded with another prize
The prize can be accessed individually, by dividing the total amount between all four teammates, or it can be used as a shared team experience.
Q11: What does the PIXEL Hackathon provide?
Our venue includes everything you need to perform your work and make the most out of your experience, including Wi-Fi, food, beverages, and help from our supervisors and mentors.
Also, before the event, an online group meeting with all the teams will be scheduled, where several organizational details will be discussed.
Q12: What should I bring?
Make sure to have your own laptop, geared up with all the tools you might need to properly work on solving the hackathon’s challenge.
Q12: How can I reach you?
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us! Just send us a message at hello@tremend.com, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
