Amsterdam! Let's get ready for Odyssey 2020! Meet your team, find a mentor and pick your challenge. Come to Start Up Village on the 28th of January at 16.30h and set yourself up for success!

WHAT

Are you a smart, creative and fast developer, student, consultant, professional or entrepreneur? Do you want to solve the 21st century challenges in a team? Do you have what it takes to pitch a team to the finish line? Are you ready to code and pitch for 48h straight? But are you still looking for a team or a bit of help? We've got you covered!

In preparation for the worlds largest Blockchain Hackathon organised by Odyssey (More information on: odyssey.org) and held in Groningen, the Netherlands from 3 to 5 April 2020, we are hosting a match-making and mentoring event. Targeted specifically at motivating students, girls and new developers to join and match them up with experienced developers and hackathon-goers. Besides that we will offer our own expertise (both from hackathon experience as well as blockchain technology, entrepreneurship and more, as well as some perks & assistance from several partners. We are partnering with: StartupAmsterdam, TNW X, AWS, ACE incubator and ABN AMRO !

WHERE

The event will be held at StartupVillage on the Science Park in Amsterdam. When you are at StartupVillage find the large red building with "Venture Studio" written on it!

PROGRAM

16:30 Walk in

17:00 Talks

- Introduction (by BlockchainVillage)

- The 21 challenges (by Odyssey)

- Successful teams and startup tips & tricks (by TNW X)

- Beyond the hype, how companies use blockchain technology (ABN AMRO)

18:00 Team formation!

18:45 Mentor introductions & match-making

19:00 Wrap up & networking

FOR WHO

So we welcome anyone who:

... Can code great (blockchain) applications

... Can design, shape and pitch business ideas

... Is interested in solving real-world challenges with cutting edge technology

... Is not afraid of pulling long nights and early mornings

... Is looking forward to 48 hours of sweat, code and fun!

WHAT WE WILL PROVIDE

- Help you find/ form a team for the hackathon

- Guide and mentor you during the preparation before the hackathon

- Provide on-site support during the hackathon

- Connect you to our network of innovators, entrepreneurs, developers and industry experts if necessary

- Provide you with insights, tips & tricks from experienced hackathon participants (and winners)