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SUMMARY:Battlefield of Things Hackathon 2: Drones
DESCRIPTION:Shaping the challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe challenges for Battlefield of Things 2: Drones will be defined over the next few months through a series of workshops with Belgian Defence staff and key actors in the drone ecosystem. They will be focused on three key subjects:  \n\n\nTechnology Innovation – Advancing UAV hardware and software for defence applications\, focusing on modular design\, adaptability\, and resilience.\nEcosystem Innovation – Strengthening collaboration across academia\, industry\, and defence to enhance supply chains and business models for drone development.\nProcurement Innovation – Rethinking procurement processes\, standards\, and partnerships to improve flexibility and efficiency in UAV deployment.\n\nThink you can contribute to the workshops? If you have expertise or ideas that could help shape these challenges\, we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch with us. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho can take part in the Battlefield of Things Hackathon?\n\n\n\nBattlefield of Things 2: Drones is open to anyone passionate about UAV technology\, regardless of background or experience. We welcome industry professionals\, Belgian Defence personnel\, students\, researchers\, and drone enthusiasts to collaborate and innovate. \nThis includes manufacturers\, software developers\, and supply chain specialists driving innovation in drone technology\, Belgian Defence personnel defining challenges and ensuring solutions align with operational needs\, engineering and technology students from universities and colleges applying their skills in AI\, robotics\, and materials science\, and drone enthusiasts and hobbyists from research groups\, maker communities\, and drone pilot networks bringing hands-on experience and fresh perspectives. \nNot sure if this event is for you? Just reach out—we’d love to hear from you! \nWant to bring a team of friends or colleagues? Fantastic! Just make sure everyone registers individually\, and be ready to connect with new teammates along the way. \n\n\n  \nSpaces are limited – apply now!\n\n\nParticipating in the Battlefield of Things Hackathon is free\, but there are only 200 seats available. We will review all applications and select the most relevant participants. \nApply today for a better chance to be selected\, and to stay tuned as the event takes shape: you’ll be the first to receive updates on challenge details\, speakers\, and program highlights.
URL:https://droneport.eu/event/battlefield-of-things-hackathon-2-drones/
LOCATION:DronePort\, Lichtenberglaan 1090\, Sint-Truiden\, 3800\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Networking,Private event
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