🚀 Hackathon 2024 Highlights: Passion, Innovation, Impact

This year’s BCG Platinion Hackathon was an unforgettable journey, uniting bright minds and innovative thinkers from Europe, South America, Africa, and the Middle East. Over the course of two action-packed days, participants gathered across six global hubs—Cologne, Casablanca, Dubai, Milan, Santiago de Chile, and São Paulo—with a shared mission: to develop tech solutions for some of the world’s most pressing climate and sustainability challenges.

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The energy and collaborative spirit across all locations were nothing short of inspiring. From dawn to dusk, participants tackled complex environmental problems, combining creativity and advanced technology to craft solutions with real potential for impact.

An Atmosphere of Innovation and Passion

Throughout the Hackathon, we saw impressive ideas brought to life, covering a range of solutions from innovative forestry applications to cutting-edge AI tools designed for emissions reduction. Teams demonstrated incredible dedication, working together to refine their projects with guidance from BCG Platinion mentors. Each concept tackled a critical area within the climate and sustainability landscape, underscoring the potential for technology to transform the future of environmental protection.

A Global Effort with Local Impact

In each hub, participants brought unique insights reflective of their local contexts, enriching the diversity and depth of ideas. This global perspective is what made the BCG Platinion Hackathon 2024 so great. By connecting teams from different regions, we fostered a sense of unity and shared purpose—key ingredients in the journey toward meaningful change.

Thank You to Our Participants

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this extraordinary event. Your creativity, hard work, and vision made this Hackathon an exceptional experience, and we are thrilled to have witnessed the ideas that emerged from this collaborative effort.

Stay tuned as we continue to showcase the top projects from the Hackathon, and look out for our official aftermovie, capturing the highlights and unforgettable moments of these two exciting days. Together, we’re making a difference for a sustainable future.