What is a Hackathon?

Hackathon is a marathon-like event where programmers work in teams to innovate effective solutions to a problem using technology in a specific amount of time. Typically, participants need to produce a working prototype of their solution by the end of the hackathon.

Hackathon is a program that will challenge the participants to get out of their comfort zone and enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Furthermore, hackathons provide students with the opportunity to explore the endless possibility of current technology while working together as a team.

7 years and counting.

Our Smart School IoT Hackathons have been going on from 2018 until now.

[ 2018 ]

Introduced IR4.0-related skills to secondary school students across Selangor, laying the foundation for future-ready education.

[ 2019 ]

Continued efforts to educate secondary school students in Selangor on IR4.0 skills, reinforcing awareness and understanding.

[ 2020 ]

Expanded focus to include hands-on exposure in IoT, Arduino, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), enriching the student learning experience.

[ 2021 ]

The hackathon series grew significantly, opening participation to both secondary and tertiary students from across Malaysia.

[ 2022 ]

Launched the International Smart School IoT Hackathon, attracting participants from six ASEAN countries and marking the program’s regional impact.

[ 2023 ]

Introduced iaMDXP, offering attendees immersive experiences with three cutting-edge educational technologies.

[SMART SCHOOL IoT+Ai HACKATHON]

Smart Agriculture

Smart Tourism

Smart City

Smart Healthcare

Smart School IoT+Ai Hackathon, an IR4.0 National Flagship Program, brings together students and IR4.0 concepts to inspire innovative ideas. Participants,aged 15 to 18, address community challenges by creating tangible solutions, emphasizing real-world problem-solving.

Hands-on experience with real IoT kits provided to every team.

Malaysia
Since 2018

[INTERNATIONAL SMART SCHOOL IoT+Ai HACKATHON]

Smart Agriculture

Smart Tourism

Smart City

Smart Healthcare

iaM successfully hosted its inaugural event, the International Smart School IoT+Ai Hackathon (ASEAN Edition) in 2022. This competition welcomed secondary students from across ASEAN. The event garnered enthusiastic participation from six ASEAN nations.

Hands-on experience with real IoT kits provided to every team.

ASEAN
Since 2022

[SMART UNI IoT+Ai HACKATHON]

Smart Agriculture

Smart Tourism

Smart City

Smart Healthcare

Smart Uni IoT Hackathon is a dynamic event where programmers come together to intensely code within a limited timeframe. iaM ensures a seamless hackathon experience from inception to conclusion. This university-level competition is designed for young talents, encompassing college and university students from both private and public institutions, aged 18 to 25.

Hands-on experience with real IoT kits provided to every team.

Malaysia
Since 2018

[iaMDXP]

iaMDXP iaM Digital Xperience or iaMDXP offer its visitors the opportunity to explore three excellent technologies that can advance our educational experiences. They are smart glasses, virtual reality goggles, and an online certificate management solution to transition into green technology. As internet coverage expands in Malaysia, students will be able to assimilate these technologies in their studies.

[LECTURE SERIES FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS]

Industry 4.0 (IR4.0) Lecture Series, a joint effort by the Digital Internet Association of Malaysia (iaM) and the Center for Research and Development of IoT (CREDIT) at a local university. Esteemed industry leaders will delve into a diverse range of cutting-edge digital topics during this enlightening series tailored for the university community.