DigiEduHack 2024 Webinar #6

When:Thursday, 10th of October 2024 at 17:00-18:00 CET

Where: the webinar will be live-streamed on Youtube.

Objectives: Get ready to elevate your hackathon outcomes and sustain your momentum after the event. This webinar is designed to equip you
with the crucial skills and strategies needed to excel in the hackathon finals and transform your project into a long-term success. Whether you're
a seasoned hackathon veteran or a newcomer eager to make a lasting impact, this session will provide you with insider knowledge on how to win,
maintain momentum, and transition from a successful hackathon project to a viable, sustainable initiative.

1. Delivering a Winning Pitch: Advanced Tips and Strategies: Learn how to refine your pitch to captivate judges and stakeholders. We will
share advanced techniques for engaging your audience, handling tough Q&A sessions, and effectively responding to jury feedback. This
segment will prepare you to deliver a pitch that not only impresses but also convinces.
2. Tuning Your Project and Turning Momentum into Action: As you approach the finals, it’s crucial to identify and address any project
weaknesses. We’ll guide you through refining your prototype, enhancing your presentation materials, and managing your time and stress
effectively. Beyond the hackathon, learn the art of follow-up: how to maintain momentum, build a community of supporters, and develop
strategies to transform your hackathon project into a sustainable venture with real-world impact.
3. Lessons from Winners: Insider Insights and Long-Term Success: Gain insights from past winners who have successfully transitioned their
hackathon projects into long-term initiatives. This segment will focus on prioritizing tasks, mitigating risks, and mastering communication
and storytelling to engage judges and stakeholders. We’ll also explore the essential steps for securing funding, forming strategic
partnerships, and turning your hackathon achievements into viable products or services.

Participants:

• Onsite Participants: Tudor Lapp, Trainer @Future Classroom Lab Moldova (Republic of Moldova), Marcos Almonacid Andrés (Spain)

• Online Participants: Blerina Guga, Chief Executive Officer of Junior Achievement of Albania (Albania), Mihajela Črnko, Partnerships Lead at the International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO (Slovenia)

• Webinar Host: Mart Soonik, Owner at MSMedia OÜ (Estonia)

• Ask-Me-Anything host: Kristof Fenyvesi, Visiting researcher at TLU (Estonia)