Hackathon 2021
If yes, don’t hesitate and register for the Accenture Virtual Hackathon.
The Hackathon starts on April 15th at 8 am and ends on April 16th at 6pm.
The registration is open till April 8th.
Take advantage of the opportunity to put yourself in the shoes of an Accenture consultant and solve a simulated problem, similar to those that we at Accenture faced in the previous years. They say that best ideas are born not in isolation, but out of great collaboration and that’s why you can invite a couple of friends to form a team. For 12 hours, you and your team will analyze the provided data, crunch numbers, draw meaningful insights and ideate solutions that would make an impact.
On the next day, five selected teams with the best proposal will have the chance to present their solution in front of the jury, made up of Accenture consultants. Jury will evaluate your proposed solution, based on its: Feasibility, Innovation, Value and Presentation. Jury will then offer actionable feedback to help you grow professionally in the future.
This year challenge is focused on shaping the future strategy in emerging technologies for our fictional client. The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the ground under every industry and in order to stay relevant, our client must pivot to secure new revenue streams. We will provide you with some data, but from there it’s up to your entrepreneurial mindset to develop a compelling business case for a new product and convince our client that this is the right opportunity to pursue.
The purpose of the Accenture Hackathon is to let you experience a day in a life of a Management Consultant. This simulated experience will give you the opportunity to:
Gain insights into the type of work Accenture consultants do (and decide if it’s right for you)
Collaborate with a new group of people and expand your professional network
Are you a problem-solver? Analytical thinker? Full of ideas? Good presenter?
In addition, some tangible benefits of successful participation in the Accenture Hackathon include:
Teams placing first, second and third will also receive a financial reward - Alza Vouchers in the value of 20.000 CZK, 10.000 CZK and 5.000 CZK respectively. Your successful participation in Hackathon as a member of the winning team will be taken into consideration when applying for an internship in Accenture and replace the Assessment Centre stage of the application process.
Each individual who registers in the Hackathon 2021 must be:
All Participants must be fluent in English, in Czech and/or in Slovak language.
If the answer to the above questions is a resounding “Yes“ and you are up for the challenge, don’t hesitate any longer. Turn this event into an opportunity to join one of the biggest and most respected consulting companies in the world.
Are you ready to join our hackathon? Here, you can find some useful information.
What will be the topic of the Hackathon case study?
Till when are registrations open?
What is the timetable of the hackathon?
Who can register?
Is there any selection process?
Is hackathon individual or is it a team competition?
After you sign up individually and pass through the selection process, the jury will assign you two additional teammates, who will be your colleagues for the duration of the Hackathon to collaborate on the case study. You will receive the contact details of your team members one day before the Hackathon.
On the day of the event, you can withdraw from the Hackathon; however, to compete for prizes, your team needs to have at least two members until the end. Teams of one member will be able to stay and complete the challenge, but they will not be eligible for prizes.
When do you let me know if I was chosen?
How are the winners determined?
Jury will evaluate your proposed solution, based on the following criteria:
Based on the best solved case study on above mentioned qualities, the jury will select and announce the winning team of 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
What is the price?
1st place:
The whole winning team will receive an Alza voucher in the value of 20.000 CZK.
2nd place:
The whole winning team will receive an Alza voucher in the value of 10.000 CZK.
3rd place:
The whole winning team will receive an Alza voucher in the value of 5.000 CZK.
Your successful participation in Hackathon as a member of the winning team will be taken into consideration when applying for an internship in Accenture and replace the Assessment Centre stage of the application process, if applicable.
Please note that not every participant in the hackathon is eligible to win prizes. On the day of the event, you can withdraw from the Hackathon; however, to compete for prizes, your team needs to have at least two members until the end. Teams of one member will be able to stay and complete the challenge, but they will not be eligible for prizes. More details can be found in T&C.
On which platform will the Hackathon run?
I need help with some issues, who can I contact?
Will there be provided any food or beverage?
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