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The Global DigitalHack
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Creating high-impact and viable solutions that can be implemented fast and efficiently is of critical importance to all organisations. This requires rapid, interdisciplinary, and collaborative innovation to drive ecosystem-based solutions.
The Global DigitalHack is a virtual and global team challenge that enables diverse teams to address critical planetary and societal challenges at a rapid pace. Dr Rikke Duus and Dr Mike Cooray are the architects of the DigitalHack Methodology.
The 2024 Global DigitalHack with the UCL MBA, focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and the specific opportunities that can be derived from the ethical and responsible use of AI.
26 participants from organisations including Reach Plc, Parsons, NHS, Department for Education, ServiceNow, Level Financial Technology, Disch, Sustainable AG, IPC Systems, Foodics, Gladsaxe Council, and Pfizer took part in the Global DigitalHack. Participants joined from across the world, including Dubai, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Denmark, Riyad, France, Saudi Arabia, Germany, the UK, and Zimbabwe.
Driven by the question ‘AI - A Catalyst for Change?’, teams developed interesting and impactful solutions that use AI ethically and responsibly to create positive societal value for Education, Media, Urban Development and Healthcare.
Participant experience:
“It’s been really enjoyable - very well-organised, clear, and engaging. Fascinating and relevant subject area, and applicable skills development in problem-solving and team collaboration. Feel fortunate to be part of this, thank you.”
The 2023 Global DigitalHack with the UCL MBA focused on new healthcare solutions to meet emerging citizens needs.
24 participants from organisations including AstraZeneca, dunnhumby, Nuffield Health, Tracksuit, Kensington, Q8, Stevenage Borough Council, NYU Abu Dhabi, JoVE, Holistic, tmtFirst and the NHS took part. This year’s theme was ‘Tech-led Health and Wellbeing Solutions’. It was also a truly international gathering with participants representing 15+ nationalities, including Canada, Sweden, Kuwait, Italy, France, Germany, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK.
Within the broader theme of Tech-led Health and Wellbeing Solutions, each team developed solutions to a core challenge, which was aligned to the teams’ specific expertise and experience, and the future-focused visions of the focal organisations, including Tesco, NHS, Nuffield Health and AstraZeneca..
Participant experience:
“Participating in the DigitalHack was a really great experience. Working as part of an interdisciplinary group created a rich and creative learning experience and required rapid adaptations to leverage each person’s strengths. The day was complex, challenging, and hugely rewarding, and to get to the end of the day having crafted a credible business proposition in such a short period was only made possibly because the structure was incredibly well thought through and brilliantly executed.”
The 2022 Global DigitalHack with the UCL MBA focused on UN SDG-led innovation lead by experts from four global organisations; Arup, Nuuday, Kellogg's and Unilever.
24 participants from multiple organisations, including Arup, Kellogg’s, Nuuday, Unilever, Lindt & Sprungli, Lifesum, TreasurySpring, and HSBC, took part in this intensive and collaborative experience with the aim of accelerating innovation and developing impactful solutions to improve complex societal challenges. Participants joined from around the world, including Malaysia, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, the UK, Denmark, Spain, the US, and Switzerland.
Teams were tasked with designing and developing a detailed, viable and collaborative solution to an identified challenge in line with one of the four UN SDGs: (3) Good Health and Well-being, (4) Quality Education, (7) Affordable and Clean Energy, and (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities.