Let’s tackle the challenges of Climate Change together!
We are pleased to announce the first International Hackathon dedicated to Statistical Physics and Statistics. The event is the result of a unique collaboration between the Italian Society of Statistical Physics and the Italian Society of Statistics, which join forces to promote innovation and outreach. Dedicated to the management of extreme water-related events in the context of climate change, the hackathon is open to students, PhD students and junior scientists from all over the world.
The teams will compete in challenges that test their creativity, technical skills and problem-solving abilities on topics in the field of sustainability with a special focus on water management.
This is a unique opportunity for scientists, developers and enthusiasts to collaborate in developing innovative solutions to mitigate the effects of floods, droughts, and other extreme hydrological phenomena. By participating, you will have the opportunity to work in multidisciplinary teams and present your ideas during the International Conference on Statistical Physics Statphys29, gaining global visibility.
The event will focus on topics such as predictive modeling for sustainable water resource management and the development of early warning systems.
The Hackathon will be carried out online before the conference start (spring time). The winners award ceremony will take place during the conference, in the same session of the Boltzmann medal award, the most prestigious prize in statistical physics.
What
Data Science & Dev Hackathon
Who
Students, PhD students and junior scientists from all over the world
When
Date to be determined (Spring 2025)
Awards
StatPhys29 Conference
Awards Ceremony
13 July 2025, Live, Florence
Organizers
SIFS
The Italian Society of Statistical Physics (SIFS) is a scientific association that promotes research and dissemination of statistical physics in Italy, encouraging collaboration between scholars and the training of young researchers in the field.
SIS
The Italian Society of Statistics (SIS) is an association that promotes the development and application of statistics in Italy, encouraging research, training and collaboration between professionals and scholars in the sector.
Triumph Group International
Triumph Group International is an agency with over 35 years of experience in organizing corporate, conference and institutional events, offering complete services ranging from concept to production, with offices in Italy and internationally.
Open Data Playground
Hackathon and data challenge platform to solve business and CSR problems and to train your analytical skills on real datasets.
technical partner
Palantir
Palantir helps the world's leading institutions use their data to solve their most pressing problems, integrating and analyzing it so they can answer questions they couldn't before.
Fourth Age
Fourth Age is a consultancy focused on digital transformation and providing services for Palantir Foundry and AIP to maximize the value of strategic software investments.
zeroCO2
Benefit company, certified B Corp, committed to developing innovative nature-based solutions to mitigate the climate crisis, safeguard ecosystems and support people.
HR partner
Open Search Network
Based in London, it is the first recruiting boutique specializing in Italian STEM profiles identified globally.
Scientific Committee
Luigi Augugliaro
Professor of Economic, Business and Statistics Sciences, University of Palermo
Lorenzo Buffoni
Researcher at Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Florence
Marcello Chiodi
President of the Italian Statistical Society
Stefano Iubini
Researcher at Institutes for Complex Systems (ISC) - CNR
Roberto Livi
President of the Italian Society of Statistical Physics
Raffaele Marino
Assistant Professor at Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Florence
Gianluca Sottile
Researcher at the University of Palermo
Are you a University or PhD student?
Experiment with new problem solving approaches and test your knowledge on real cases. Sign up for the event by registering on Ticket Tailor!
are you a university?
Do you want to give visibility to your university and involve your students in an innovative project?
Schedule a call with us to discover all the details and advantages reserved for universities!
are you a company?
Do you want to participate in the event by sponsoring a challenge? Schedule a call with us to discover all the details and advantages reserved for sponsors!
how to participate
The StatPhys29 Hackathon will feature a Data Science competition that includes developing front-end solutions in Palantir Foundry. Participating teams will analyze climate and water management data related to the Tuscany region, build predictive models, and create data visualization solutions for the local populations in the studied areas.
This competition is open to students from universities worldwide, including those enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral programs.
The event offers an opportunity to test skills, develop new competencies, and collaborate in an international setting on a project of significant importance.
By participating in the StatPhys29 Hackathon, teams can contribute to supporting regional communities in responding to the challenges of climate change, thereby enhancing the resilience and sustainability of these areas.
Share the event:
- Form your team and proceed to purchase tickets on Ticket Tailor. Each team member must purchase a ticket. (If you are the team leader, check the appropriate checkbox)
- Join the Open Data Playground Discord channel to interact with other teams and/or get support
- Access the online training material "Palantir Training Course"
- You will receive credentials to access the ODP Foundry environment. From there, starting from 01/04/2025, you will be able to access your team's private space, where you can download the dataset once the competition is active.
- Once you have developed your final solution, upload it to Palantir in your team's dedicated folder.
- The best solutions will be awarded on July 13, 2025, during the StatPhys29 conference.
Training courses preparatory to the event
Palantir
In order to use the Palantir Foundry Suite, participants will have to complete an online training course that will allow them to understand the logic and functionality of the tool they will have at their disposal.
This will be essential to ensure they are prepared for the challenges proposed by the hackathon.
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