The QST team is calling for Doha’s best and brightest in our second Hackathon in Doha. Join us on the 26th of September when we bunker down for 48 hours to solve some of the Sports industry’s most pressing challenges.

Where is it happening?
Workinton - Alfardan Center

What will you be hacking?
You will be hacking away at one of the most challenging and interesting industries in Doha: the Sports industry.

We are looking for solutions which will make the World Cup 2022 the most technologically advanced sporting event in history. These are the categories for your inspiration:

The Team & Athlete - Includes all initiative that will improve the core product: the sports itself.
- Team Performance & Analytics
- Sports Medical
- Wearables & Equipment

The Fan - Includes all initiatives that will improve participation in sports, the experience and engagement of fans both in-stadium and through (digital) media as well as the overall management of clubs and federations.
- Fan Experience
- Fan Engagement
- Active Nation
- Transformed Media

The World Cup - Includes all initiatives that will create a personalized and memorable experience of the 2022 World Cup.
- Sustainability
- Fan Zones
- Travel
- Cashless World Cup
- Venue Management & Optimization

Should you apply?
We are looking for thinkers, hackers, marketeers, creatives, visionaries with an entrepreneurial spark... if you can relate, then you're it! Whether you are a student or working a full-time job doesn’t matter. We like you for your brain, passion, and skills, not your title.

So, are you a
- Hacker (Developer)
- Hipster (Designer)
- Hustler (Marketing/Sales)

Though it is an advantage, you don't need to have a confirmed idea prior to the event. The hackathon will start with an ideation phase where you will be able to form your ideas in collaboration with the other hackers.

𝐅𝐀𝐐𝐬 - in case you wonder :)

𝐃𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭?
Though it is an advantage, you don't need to have a confirmed idea prior to the event. The hackathon will start with an ideation phase where you will be able to form your ideas in collaboration with the other hackers.

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲-𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦?
Yes! Sure you can... on the Eventbrite registration, click on "Team" instead of "Individual" and follow the steps. You will need to invite your members to the team you've created.

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥?
Yes! Sure you can... on the Eventbrite registration, click on "Individual" instead of "Team" and follow the steps. You will be grouped in a team on the first day of the Hackathon event. This would be done post-ideation phase, where you would join members who share the same vision and passion.

What's in it for you?
Hands-on startup experience
The QST hackathon is a unique chance to test your skills and get hands-on experience with some of the most pressing challenges in the world of Sports. The event will provide you with the perfect setting to match with like-minded individuals and form a team for your startup. During the 48 hours of the event, you will receive feedback and mentoring from top-tier industry experts and entrepreneurs.

Prizes to be disclosed at a later stage.
Hint: All winner prizes will help you grow your newly founded business, to take it to the next level.

Application Deadline: September 22nd
If you have any questions regarding the Hackathon, don't hesitate to get in touch!

Mathias Hansen | Marketing Manager
Email: [email protected] | Phone: 00974 50741300

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