Ready to build something that actually matters? Join us for the **Chatswood Hackathon**, a one-day, in-person hackathon where you’ll team up with other ambitious builders to solve *real challenges* facing our local community. 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** ⚡ **Spots Are Limited** This is a **boutique hackathon experience**, so we’re keeping numbers intentionally small to maximise collaboration and impact. 👉 **RSVP now and complete the registration form to secure your spot:** [Chatswood Hackathon: AI for Real-World Impact – Fill out form](https://forms.office.com/r/320guAkUDJ) If you’ve been waiting for a chance to *actually build something meaningful* — this is it.