Klagenfurt Hackathon
29 – 31 August
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Schedule of the hackathon in local time in Klagenfurt
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Local host
IAAI GloCha
IAAI GloCha, based in Klagenfurt (Austria), promotes global climate action. It empowers individuals for EU and UN climate goals. Through projects like “Just Energy Transition for All” and the Climate Chain Coalition, it develops digital tools for citizen engagement. As members of the Online EU Mission Adaptation Community and accredited to the UNFCCC, it links digital innovation with global climate governance.
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Mentors
Damian Wagner-Herold
PhD(c) at UPM School of Architecture (2021-2025). He coordinates EU projects at itdUPM. Holds degrees in Architecture and Urbanism (UNI, Peru – 2010), and a Master’s in Strategies and Tech. for Development (UCM & UPM, Spain – 2018). Leads EU projects on climate change, urban experimentation and art.
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Jury Members
Vera Marin
Recently selected Ashoka fellow for social innovation, Vera is dedicated to youth empowerment through built environment education. With more than 20 years of teaching experience in Ion Mincu University and of action research in ATU – Association for Urban Transition and 10 years in De-a Arhitectura.
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Marc Germeshausen
Marc Germeshausen studied “Media and Convergence Managemtn” at the Alpen-Adria-University in Klagenfurt. Since 2005 he is engaged in the social field and supports since 2011 with the Service Club Round Table local as well as international people in need. Next to his self-employment he is the director of Europahaus Klagenfurt and Manager of EUROPE DIRECT Kärnten.
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