Hackathon · Stockholm · 2 December
Dogathon
A day of building solutions together to share up-to-date knowledge about dogs more widely and effectively – and improve dog welfare.
When
Wednesday 2 December
Starts at 1pm, ends around 8pm.
Where
Stockholm
Kungsholmen
Food
Lunch and snacks included
We start with lunch at 1pm.
Cost
Free to join
All experience levels welcome – no prior experience needed.
Schedule
The day's programme
We start at 1pm and finish around 8pm. First, we explore why knowledge about dogs isn't reaching the people who need it, and who is affected. Then it's time to build.
- Building time
- Three hours, 14.00–17.00
- Demos
- 2 minutes per team
13.00
Lunch and arrivals
We start with lunch. Arrive any time between 1pm and 1.30pm.
13.30
Meet Hundstallet and Sveriges Hundföretagare
An introduction to Hundstallet, which has sheltered dogs since 1910, the trade association Sveriges Hundföretagare and the new hundforetag.se. Then a look at dog welfare and what everyone should know.
13.50
Introduction to estrad and building with Lovable
A quick introduction to Lovable, the platform we'll use to build, whether or not you have coding experience.
14.00
Time to build
Pick an idea within the theme and build. Mentors from Hundstallet and Sveriges Hundföretagare are on site to answer questions about dogs and the industry.
17.00
After-work break
We open the doors to guests – you don't need to have taken part in the hackathon to watch the demos and mingle.
17.15
Demos
Each team has two minutes to present. Your solution doesn't need to be finished, but your idea should be clear.
18.00
After-work drinks and mingling
We mingle while the jury deliberates.
18.30
Winners announced
Awards: People's Choice and Dog's Choice.
18.45
Celebration, mingling and wrap-up
Celebrate the winners and the day's ideas, then enjoy more time to chat before we wrap up around 8pm.
This year's theme
For the dog's sake – for real
We're looking for ideas that make it easier to share up-to-date knowledge about dogs with different groups across society, and to do so more effectively – helping to improve dog welfare.
You choose what to build within this theme. Mentors from Hundstallet and Sveriges Hundföretagare will be there to answer questions about dogs and dog welfare.
Prizes
Two prizes – People's Choice and Dog's Choice
Our jury will choose the winners after the demos. Meet the jury below.
Prize
People's Choice
The jury's prize for the solution that makes the biggest difference for dog owners, dog businesses and Hundstallet's work.
Prize
Dog's Choice
The jury's prize for the solution that makes the biggest difference to dogs themselves.
Meet the jury
How it works
How a hackathon works
A hackathon brings people together to build something in a short time. You don't need to prepare anything or know it all. If you've never been to one, this is a great place to start.
- 1
Explore the theme
For the dog's sake – for real: ideas that share up-to-date knowledge about dogs with different groups across society.
- 2
Join a team
Teams have 2–4 members. Apply solo and we'll match you with 1–3 others. We'll accept around 50 participants.
- 3
Start building at 2pm
Discuss, sketch and test. A simple prototype that brings your idea to life is enough. We'll build with Lovable, with mentors on hand to help.
- 4
Present your idea
Each team gets two minutes on stage. Demos start at 5.15pm, with guests joining us for the evening.
Open to everyone – every skill counts
Everyone who cares about improving dog welfare is welcome, whatever your background or experience. Great teams bring different strengths together: understanding dogs, understanding users, building solutions and telling the story. You don't need to know how to code or have been to a hackathon before.
- Product owners
- Developers
- Designers
- Dog owners
- Dog business owners
- Writers
- Vets
- Dog trainers
- Project managers
- Business developers
- Students
- Volunteers
- Curious beginners
Apply
Everyone is welcome to apply for a place
Whatever your background, profession or experience, you're welcome to apply. You'll need to be accepted to take part, but you don't need coding skills or previous hackathon experience. Apply as a team of 2–4, or on your own and we'll match you with 1–3 others. Each team member must submit their own application. We'll accept around 50 participants.
Apply as a team of 2–4
Already have a team of 2–4 people? Each team member must submit their own application.
Apply solo – we'll find you a team
Apply on your own and we'll match you with 1–3 other people based on your profiles.
Places for around 50 participants
Your place is only confirmed once you've been accepted. We review applications on a rolling basis and will accept around 50 participants.
Questions