Saturday 16 May from 9am to 5pm
In partnership with Willoughby City Council, this is your chance to create solutions that could genuinely shape the future of Chatswood.
What you’ll be doing
Over the course of the day, you’ll:
Learn from a hands-on AI workshop to kick things off
Team up with other members of the GEEQ community (or bring your own team)
Build a rapid prototype tackling real-world problems
Pitch your solution to a panel of judges and community leaders
No fluff. No fake problems. Just real impact.
Challenge areas
You’ll choose from problem statements like:
Smarter traffic flow as the city grows
Real-time smart parking solutions
Data tools to support local businesses
Sustainable “last mile” transport in Chatswood
Why join?
Build something meaningful in just one day
Meet and collaborate with other talented builders
Get exposure to council leaders and local stakeholders
Present your idea at the 2026 Support Local Presentation Night (for the top 3 winning teams)
And of course… prizes and good vibes
🗓 Event Schedule
9:00 AM – Welcome & kickoff
9:30 AM – AI workshop
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM – Hackathon (with lunch provided)
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Team presentations
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Awards & celebration
Morning tea, lunch, and nibbles & drinks all included.
Who should attend
Developers, designers, data people, and builders
Anyone who wants to learn, build, and make an impact
👉 RSVP now and complete the registration form to secure your spot: Chatswood Hackathon: AI for Real-World Impact – Fill out form
If you’ve been waiting for a chance to actually build something meaningful — this is it.