"Innovative Idea Final Debate"... Kakao's 24-Hour In-House Hackathon

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Choi] Kakao announced on the 19th that it has been conducting an in-house hackathon, ‘24K Reunion,’ over two days since the 18th at Kakao Pangyo Ajit.

A hackathon is a compound word of 'hacker' and 'marathon,' referring to a process where computer experts and developers gather in one place and work continuously like a marathon to solve specific problems.

Kakao's in-house hackathon started in 2013 and is now in its fourth edition. This hackathon was held for the first time in three years since 2019 due to COVID-19.

Over 24 hours, employees from various departments such as development, design, and planning participate individually or in teams (up to four members) to implement their ideas into prototypes. As the post-COVID-19 era approaches, it is expected that technology and service ideas that can be usefully applied online regardless of time, space, or generation will emerge.

About 230 participants from 65 teams took part in this event. After preliminary and final judging, three main prize-winning teams and two special prize-winning teams will be selected. Judging criteria include completeness, creativity, and feasibility, and winning teams will receive up to 8 million KRW in Kakao Pay points.

A representative from Kakao’s in-house hackathon task force (TF) said, “It has become an in-house festival where participants can enjoy the theme of ideas, share their experiences and know-how, and develop creative ideas that add convenience to the world,” adding, “We will continue to develop the in-house hackathon to prepare fresh ideas that can lead innovation in the mobile industry.”

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