We are excited to bring FastTrack CityHack to Singapore as the next major city in our city innovation series following inspirational events in Brisbane, London and Hong Kong in prior years.
With Singapore’s Green Plan as the inspiration this year, we invite you to participate and take this unique opportunity to develop your new and transformative ideas to solve the city’s challenges. The power of passion and potential of people will be an extra force to complement the ideas and actions behind the Green Plan. This could be your chance to bring your vision to life.
FastTrack CityHack Series in numbers
FastTrack CityHack is part of a global competition series developed by AECOM to discover and advance innovations to build better cities. It’s inspired by AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies strategy to promote sustainability, equity, diversity and inclusion for the wellbeing of our planet and people.
As a participant, you will have the chance to collaborate in teams, with fellow creative thinkers and doers from diverse backgrounds. Together, you can form and advance ideas to enhance resilience and livability in Singapore, facilitated by specially-designed challenges, insights from mentors, and the enabling power of technology to fast track solutions and impact.
The winning teams will receive cash prizes, as well as professional support and guidance from AECOM and expert advisors to fast-track their solutions to market following the event. Eligible winning teams can also further apply to the Good Design Research (GDR) initiative organized by our partner, DesignSingapore Council to delve into applied design research, develop their proposals and seize new opportunities in emerging global trends. GDR supports selected designers and enterprises via seed funding, mentorship with industry experts as well as access to a wider ecosystem.
VENUE & DATE
AECOM SINGAPORE
300 Beach Rd, #23-00 The Concourse,
Singapore 199555
NOVEMBER 25 - 27, 2022
CHALLENGES
Resilience means being able to withstand the shocks from climate change, black swan events
(e.g., pandemics), as well as the ripple effects of economic and social disruptions around the world. It is built up through the right blend of prevention, mitigation and transformation.
What ideas do you want to explore to:
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use big data and metadata to nurture sustainable lifestyles?
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reduce dependency on outside resources?
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build systems to provide independent energy and water resources?
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optimize land resources, protect shorelines, and preserve unique biodiversity?
Singapore has set for itself the goal to be carbon neutral by 2060 as part of the international efforts to combat the global challenge of climate change.
What ideas do you want to explore to:
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make more use of clean energy through digital means?
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facilitate the decarbonization of the built environment?
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utilize digital tools and techniques to enable green and active mobility in the city?
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leverage smart technologies to facilitate the circular economy to play a key role in achieving carbon neutrality?
In just a few decades, technology has transformed beyond recognition the way nations, cities and people function. At the same time that Singapore needs to address known challenges, history has taught us that we also need to anticipate unknown ones because failure to do so can be catastrophic. How can we plan ahead for the unknown?
What ideas do you want to explore to:
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utilize the Digital Twin model to reduce Singapore’s vulnerability to shocks?
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create smart tools to anticipate risks to the wellbeing of Singapore’s people and environment?
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engage and enable the increasingly aging population?
DISCOVER INNOVATIONS
FastTrack CityHack Singapore 2022 ended on a high note with three teams presenting fresh ideas that tackled issues such as decarbonization, black swan events and healthcare emerging as winners. They were assessed and identified from 13 teams who huddled over one weekend to develop new ideas that looked at Singapore’s future resiliency, livability and sustainability. Close to 80 individuals, chosen from over 200 applicants, were selected to take part in this year’s competition. Teams were formed at the start of the weekend-long competition and were given guidance and support during the ideation process by over 40 experienced mentors and speakers who came from relevant fields.
This year’s winning teams are as follows:
Champion (SG$8,000 cash)
Team: Kiasu Minion
Project: Eco-Cloud
Members:
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Syuqran Shamsuddim
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Anirudh Rathi
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Cassie Ho
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Clarence Rebeka
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Jarell Lim
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Jiaqi Xu
Second Runner-Up (SG$2,000 cash)
Team: Forge Forward
Project: Digital Hub for Medical Emergencies
Members:
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Allan Loi
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Hussain Jaorawala
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Lisa Koh
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Fakhrisya Zahra
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Van Rooyen Dry
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Soo Yi Win
First Runner-Up (SG$4,000 cash)
Team: Green Hats
Project: Black Swan
Members:
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Milton Sim
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Bryan Ong
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Nikki Yong
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Natasha Ann
Honorable Mention
by Singapore Land Authority
Team: AUDAcity
Project: Decarbonization
Members:
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Shayna Girish Naik
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Sridharman Jing Yao Thulasidas
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Ng Shyue Le
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Josh Ghinn
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Saikiran Reddy
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Teo Weijie Nicholas
Click HERE to learn more with the following hyperlink
https://anz.planengage.com/cityhack2022/page/Welcome-to-CityHack-2022#43065b12-c71b-972f-38df-6cbd29e32998
PARTNERS
TECH PARTNER
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
FACILITATORS
“A participatory approach in the design and innovation processes can make Singapore a more livable city.”
LARRY YEUNG
Executive Director,
Participate in Design (P!D)
UMMI JAMEEL
Senior UX researcher,
ex-BCG
“Inclusivity and innovation should go together like kaya and toast. While one can work without the other, it's always better together.”
JUDGES
MENTORS
17 Nov, Thur
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6:00–7:15 pm
Virtual Launch – the meeting link will be shared with the selected participants
FastTrack CityHack Orientation
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Welcome!
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Get briefed on the mission
25 Nov, Fri
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7:00–7:30 pm
Sign in, and networking dine-in
7:30–8:00 pm
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Learn about the challenges
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Join Skill Workshop #1
8:00–10:00 pm
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Meet your dream team
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Define your “How Might We” statement
10:00 pm
Review your Day 1 journey
26 Nov, Sat
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8:30–9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00–9:30 am
Special messages from FastTrack CityHack leaders
9:30–12:45 pm
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Join Skill Workshop #2
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Hold your own team workshop #2 to research your solutions
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Get specialized mentoring
12:45–1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30–2:00 pm
Skill Workshop #3
2:00–7:30 pm
Hold your own team workshop #3 to ideate your solution
10:00 pm
Review your Day 2 journey
27 Nov, Sun
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9:00–12:45 pm
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Finalize your prototyping
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Hold your own team workshop #4 to develop your pitch
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Get specialized mentoring
8:30–9:00 am
Breakfast
12:45–1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30–5:30 pm
Present your team’s solution to the judges
6:00–7:00 pm
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Hear from FastTrack CityHack leaders what’s next
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Celebrate teamworking and networking
7:00 pm
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FastTrack CityHack event concludes
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Next chapter of your team’s great idea begins here…
PROGRAM
PRIZES
Champion
S$8,000
First Runner-up
S$4,000
Second Runner-up
S$2,000
INSIGHTS
Building a better tomorrow: 3 resilient projects you should know
With the aim of fostering a resilient city that’s able to overcome future shocks, both the public and private sectors have come together to create innovative solutions that promote sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion for the wellbeing of our planet and people.
Why digital technology is vital in the race to net-zero
Energy efficiency and renewables are recognised as being critical in this journey, but did you know that digital technology is also key to achieving net-zero emissions?
Here, Dr. Thomas Tang, Executive Director, Land Supply / Municipal, Hong Kong, at AECOM, shares with us why digital technology is vital in the race to net-zero.
Why some ideas work, while others don’t: Bringing concepts to life
Why is it that some concepts work, while others don’t?
Today, we speak to one of the facilitators of FastTrack CityHack Singapore 2022, Ummi Jameel, Senior UX Researcher, ex-BCG, who shared with us how innovators can turn an idea into a breakthrough innovation with value.
From Curbs to Codes: Digital infrastructure and data-driven planning for smarter mobility
Taken from “Intersections + Identities A Radical Rethinking of Our Transportation Experiences”, the 2022 State of Transportation Planning report produced by the Transportation Planning Division of the American Planning Association.
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What is FastTrack CityHack?FastTrack CityHack is a curated competition to inspire and facilitate the development of practicable, forward-looking solutions for Singapore. Innovators and creative thinkers from diverse segment of industry and academia will work together to change the future of our city. Central to the challenge will be the leverage of technology and digital assets to fast-track solutions and results.
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When and where will FastTrack CityHack happen?The event will start with a virtual launch on November 17 (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m., followed by an in-person weekend on November 25-27, 2022 (Friday to Sunday). Date: November 25 (Friday) 7–10 p.m. November 26 (Saturday) 8:30 a.m.–10 p.m. November 27 (Sunday) 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Location: CityHack Basecamp AECOM Singapore office, 300 Beach Rd, #23-00 The Concourse, Singapore 199555
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How can I participate and what is the cost?We invite all interested individuals to apply via this link. Spots are limited for FastTrack CityHack and application will close at 23:59, Thur November 10, 2022. Once selected, you will receive an enrollment email with a link to proceed with the payment for the registration (S$30) to confirm your spot in the competition. The selection of participants is at the sole discretion of the organizer.
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What will the fee be used for?All fees collected will be donated to Garden City Fund – Plant-A-Tree Programme.
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Can I apply as a team?Yes, you are allowed to apply as a team of five people. If you have less than five people in your team, we would recommend you to apply as individuals.
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What are the prizes?The cash prize for the winning teams are as follows: Champion: S$8,000 First Runner-Up team: S$4,000 Second Runner-Up team: S$2,000 Eligible winning teams can further apply to the Good Design Research (GDR) initiative organized by our partner, DesignSingapore Council to delve into applied design research, develop their proposals and seize new opportunities in emerging global trends. GDR supports selected designers and enterprises via seed funding, mentorship with industry experts as well as access to a wider ecosystem.
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What is our expected output?You and your team will be challenged to come up with new digital solutions to tackle some of Singapore’s challenges. You may utilize the latest digital data, platforms, applications and technology to present an innovative solution that you envision could help Singapore achieve a more sustainable and livable future.
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Who owns the rights to what we develop at the event?Each prototype, mock-up or code presented is the property of your team. Your team is fully responsible for protecting any ideas, intellectual property or other rights which may exist in your work and will be publicly disclosed. AECOM is granted an irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, distribute any such ideas, intellectual property or other rights which may exist in your work to the public, and may publicly display and/or distribute any such Submissions.
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I’m not a coder or software developer – can I still attend?Anyone is welcome to apply — engineers, architects, designers, students, data scientists, UX/UI specialists, lawyers, business people, marketers, urban planners, artists, entrepreneurs and anyone with the passion to make a difference. The more diverse the skillset of the group, the better!
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What if I don’t have an idea?No problem! Many people come to a hackathon without any ideas. Once you start working with your team and hear presentations from industry experts about real issues they face, you will come up with ideas that you can work on in your group.
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I won’t be able to make it for the full weekend – can I still register?In order to get the most out of FastTrack CityHack, we recommend you attend the Virtual Launch on November 17, 2022, and the full weekend on November 25-27, 2022. We trust that you will have a fun and rewarding experience from the event.
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What should I bring?Bring along any digital tool you’ll need — laptops, mobile phones, tablets and any other technology you’ll find useful. Don’t forget to bring chargers and power packs for your devices. For the safety of all involved, please do not bring cables that are frayed or damaged. Wi-Fi will be provided.
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Will there be food?Your meals for the weekend will be free and there’ll be plenty of snacks and drinks to keep you energized. There will be a networking dinner on Friday night, as well as breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks on Saturday and Sunday. We will be sending a form for your specific dietary requirements, and we will make the necessary arrangements should you need it.
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How late can I stay?We are closing the doors at 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and re-opening at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
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Who will I be meeting at FastTrack CityHack?Aside from fellow participants, expect to meet industry specialists and mentors across different fields, ranging from design to business, coding, data and technology to city development and urban planning, and more.
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Will AECOM be hiring people from this event?As we’re always looking to connect with the best talent, we will be happy to discuss our job openings with anyone interested in exploring a new career opportunity.
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Is there an age limit to participate in the event?All registrants must be over 18.
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Can I bring my friends or family to watch?No. Due to limited space, we will only be able to accommodate participants.
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Can I leave my equipment overnight?We will not be held responsible for any equipment left overnight. You will need to take them home at the end of each hack day.
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Where can I learn about the last CityHack event?FastTrack CityHack Hong Kong 2021
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How can I contact the organizer for any questions?Please send an email to cityhack2022@aecom.com for any questions not listed here.