Hackatsuon 2025
15 developers from 8 countries traveled to Kesennuma, Japan for a 2 week residency and multi-day hackathon focused on addressing Kesennuma's challenges alongside the municipality and local community
Two-week collaborative residency with local community members, fostering deep engagement and understanding of regional challenges.
Intensive 3-day development sprint building practical prototypes to address local issues using AI and blockchain technologies.
Participants showcased their solutions to the Kesennuma officials and the community where they voted onchain to decide which projects they would like to see implemented
Event Schedule
Participants collaborated with local stakeholders to identify key challenges and develop innovative solutions
Intensive development sprint where teams built their prototypes using AI and blockchain
Each team demonstrated a working prototype for local officials to judge and choose who would present at the Public Showcase
Participants showcased their solutions to the Kesennuma officials and the community where they voted onchain to decide which projects they would like to see implemented
Continued collaboration to refine solutions based on community feedback and prepare for potential local implementation
Purpose & Objectives
Addressing Regional Challenges
Kesennuma faces pressing challenges including declining birthrate, aging population, and economic stagnation. We aim to explore innovative solutions leveraging advanced technologies like AI and blockchain.
Community-Centered Innovation
Participants collaborate directly with local residents, government officials, and community stakeholders to develop prototypes that truly address local needs and foster sustainable development.
Global Collaboration
Bringing together AI and blockchain specialists from Japan and around the world to create solutions with global applicability while addressing local challenges.
Celebrating Heritage
2025 marks the 350th anniversary of the beginning of single-line fishing in Kesennuma.
Join the Hackatsuon
AI and blockchain developers, engineers, designers, and researchers from Kesennuma, Japan, and around the world
A love for bonito (katsuo) and a passion for tackling local issues through innovative technology
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