Get smart. Get arty. Get ready to REDEFINE the Penang art scene. This is one Hackathon you definARTly don't want to miss!

Up toRM100,000

in Cash Rewards

& Prizes to be Won!

JAN  5-7 2018

Beacon Concept Gallery,George Town, Penang.

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* Due to overwhelming requests, Closing Date extended to
22 December 2017

#ASPENGROUP
#AGSMARTERHACKATHON
#ARTEXPERIENCEREDEFINED

Calling All...

  • BIG THINKERS
  • FIRST MOVERS
  • PARADIGM SHIFTERS
  • DOT CONNECTORS
  • GAME CHANGERS
  • RULE BREAKERS
  • LIFESTYLE INNOVATORS
  • BUSINESS DISRUPTORS
  • COMMUNITY INFLUENCERS
  • PENANG LOVERS
  • PROGRESS PUSHERS
  • APP DEVELOPERS
  • TECH CODERS
  • ARTISTS & DESIGNERS

Presenting The Northern Region's
First & Biggest Art-Themed Hackathon

Aspen Group is proud to present the SmARTer Penang Hackathon, a groundbreaking Hackathon aimed at bringing together the best and brightest in art, business, technology and other relevant fields to transform Penang's art scene. Why is it the biggest? There are up to RM100,000 worth of Prizes to be won! And it gets even better - Hackathoners will get the opportunity to be mentored to become a Technopreneur or Business Owner by potential investors - spread the news & register now!

Where will you be hacking? Well, we went for the most ARTfully inspiring venue we could find.

JAN 5 - 7 2018

Beacon Concept Gallery,George Town, Penang.

Located in the heart of George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Beacon Concept Gallery will be contemporarily transformed into a stunning venue that will be ideal for hackers to gather and hack. Funky and fun activities and facilities such as play zones, relaxation zones, personal masseurs and much much more will be on hand to cater the needs of the hackers.

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#1 >> Challenge




Making Penang Art A Global Sensation

We're looking to REDEFINE art experience in Penang, with the ultimate goal of propelling it to new global heights.

So ask yourself: How can we accomplish the above? We encourage you to identify your own unique area of focus and hack out an innovative solution that is groundbreaking yet viable. It could be a computer programme, a mobile app, a unique platform or something totally outlandish as long as it works! Think big and be creative!

#2 >> Focus Areas




Reinvent & Redefine How Art is Experienced

Penang art comes in many forms, and it is also experienced in a variety of ways. But as innovative thinkers, we all know there is always a better way, a more creative way that will completely change the game. Here are some possible focus areas to get you started. Consider these for a moment, but don't let it limit you - let your imagination run wild!

  • See & Experience

    Reimagine how art can be visually experienced. With the advent of modern technology such as VR and Augmented Reality for instance, the possibilities are endless.

  • Gamify & Entertain

    Think level ups, quests, achievements, XP points, high scores and even higher engagement rates! Explore how gamification can make art more interactive and entertaining.

  • Learn & Share

    Spread a concept. Forge a community. Share an art experience. Innovate new, borderless ways to learn about the rich history of Penang art and how it can be effectively shared.

#3 >> The Prizes




  • UP TO RM100,000 IN CASH REWARDS & PRIZES


    The Hackathon Winner stands to win attractive cash prizes and other exclusive prizes worth a total of up to RM100,000.

  • OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE YOUR IDEA TO THE NEXT LEVEL


    The winners will be exposed to the golden opportunity to be mentored to become a Technopreneur or Business Owner by potential investors.

  • RECOGNITION
    & NICHE PRIZES


    Enhance your visibility, connect with our prestigious partners and open new doors - a whole lot of other attractive prizes await you!

#4 >> The Mentors & Judges





We've got entrepreneurs, tech experts, business professionals and all the top minds in their respective fields - meet our judges and mentors who will be deciding which team's got the best hack.

  • Dato' M. Murly

    President & Group CEO

    Aspen Group

  • Sathia Murthy

    Chief Technology Architect

    Aspen Group

  • Joe Sidek

    Director

    George Town Festival

  • Howie Chang

    Program Director of aCAT Penang

    Founder of Ayuh Bina & Gut Studio

  • Haryany Mohamad

    Director

    Penang State Museum

  • Lee Khai

    Chairman

    Penang State Art Gallery

#6 >> Working Hand-in-Hand With





  • Creative Consultant & Co-Organizer

Aspen Group Corporate Partners

#7 >> Contact




We're All Ears. Talk to Us

We're committed to creating an ecosystem where great hacks can flourish and accomplish their full potential. If you've got a better suggestion for us, or a great hack idea but are not sure how to take it off the ground, talk to us. Our hack experts would be delighted to assist you.

Got a great hack idea, but no team?

Let us help you figure it out. Don't let not having a team or lack of coding knowledge stop you. If you've got a brilliant idea, you have got to be at the Hackathon. We will do our best to match you to a team that suits your skill set. Tell us briefly about your idea.

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