11.01.2024
Unlock the potential of Europe's rare true old-growth forests! Welcome to Beyond Dead Wood hackathon on March 7-9.
Data and AI in search of forest biodiversity – join the Beyond Dead Wood hackathon!
Loss of biodiversity in nature, and more specifically in the world’s forests, is a major threat to life on Earth that is now widely recognized.
How to identify and validate such rare and ecologically valuable forests? Beyond Dead Wood is a three-day hackathon (7-9 March 2024) where you will set up a controlled comparison example, and provide an introduction and data to both forest ecology, GenAI, and remote sensing to serve as the criteria for a hackathon effort.
Successful solutions will contribute to a paradigm shift in biodiversity conservation, offering a scalable and reliable method to identify, validate, and preserve ecologically valuable forests. The winning solutions may have the potential to reshape industry practices, reconcile conservation efforts with economic interests, and create a sustainable future for our planet.
The hackathon is organised by Ultrahack. Location Innovation Hub is one of the partners of the hackathon, together with Business Finland, Geoforum Finland, Arbonaut and Metsäteho.
Why you should participate
- Win exciting prizes
- Gain recognition
- Solutions will be used to impact the world
- Meet new people and have fun!
Join the hackathon
Find out more about the hackathon and apply to participate on the Ultrahack website. Registration deadline is 26 February.
05.01.2024
We have now listed all the expertise and knowledge of our partners to the same page.
04.01.2024
Among construction companies, greening of cities and supporting biodiversity are hot topics.
02.01.2024
"Borrow a Researcher," is an initiative that aims to match industry players with the best minds in spatial data research. The goal is to facilitate meaningful conversations and collaborations that propel businesses forward.
18.12.2023
Are you working with geospatial data (raster, vector, point cloud) and machine learning? Join us on 27 February (12-16 EET) to share and learn best practice, discuss and network.
15.12.2023
When you walk in the forest, you don't always notice insect damage. A tree can look healthy even if it's swarming with insects. Satellite imagery and drones can complement the human eye to provide accurate information about forest health.
30.11.2023
We have been collecting AI reference solutions for your use. Check them out now!
10.11.2023
Despite the help of technology, there are concerns about labour shortages in the sector and the profitability of farming. Can technology and more efficient use of location data be part of the solution?
02.11.2023
The University of Helsinki is running a new seminar series called GeoSPA (Space, Place, Analysis). The seminars will feature guest speakers from the top of the geospatial world. On Wednesday 8 November, Dr. Grant McKenzie (Department of Geography, McGill University) will provide a glimpse into the research currently underway at McGill University's Platial Analysis Lab.
