Practical
Thursday, 21 March, 2024
- 08:45 until 18:30
FARI
Cantersteen
16
1000
Brussels
Free of charge
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FARI – AI for the Common Good Institute - and VUB House of Sustainable Transitions invite interested participants to a hackathon on the intersection of artificial intelligence and mobility on Thursday March 21, 2024 at FARI.
The hackathon will delve into the case of Brussels’ urban mobility problem, particularly traffic congestion and improving its public transportation system. Participants are expected to brainstorm on how to optimize public transportation routes and schedules, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce travel times, and minimize congestion while considering other crucial constraints. Brussels seeks to push its transition towards sustainable mobility, navigating the complexities of multi-modal mobility.
Digital tools such as mobility data spaces, Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions, digital twins, and advanced AI algorithms offer avenues for insightful solutions. The Citcom.ai project, in collaboration with Brussels and Mechelen, provides a framework for developing innovative AI solutions within a smart city context. With this case study, this hackathon serves as an avenue for participants to brainstorm and develop AI solutions for mobility, with considerations to ethical, legal, and real-world constraints.
We invite students and enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds, such as tech, data science, engineering, social science, and innovation, to participate. We aim to form heterogeneous groups, blending diverse profiles to foster innovative solutions through varied perspectives and skill ts.
If you’re interested, please register by March 10, 2024. Registration for the hackathon is free.
The world needs you
This initiative is part of VUB's public programme: a programme for everyone who believes that scientific knowledge sharing, critical thinking and dialogue are an important first step to create impact in the world.
As an Urban Engaged University, VUB aims to be a driver of change in the world. With our academic edcuational programmes and innovative research, we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and to making a difference locally and globally.
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