Cologne: 25.–27.11.2025 #PMRExpo

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Redefining crisis communication with AI

Artificial intelligence and applications based on it, such as ChatGPT and chatbots, are advancing and of great interest in communications technology. This technology may considerably improve communication and coordination in crises and emergency situations.

48 hours – 1 common goal

The inaugural Hackathon@PMRExpo powered by Corevas is aimed at exhibitors, visitors, and those interested in PMRExpo, bring together the brightest tech talents to collectively tackle a challenge: AI-supported solutions with the potential to improve crisis management, assist in decision making and increase the general effectiveness of communication in critical situations. Promoting a responsible use of artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role here.

The participants could choose from five subject areas to solve challeng:

  • 5G and private 5G campus networks
  • Control centers
  • BOS / public safety
  • Critical infrastructures
  • Critical IoT

The best 3 teams will received the following prizes

1st prize

EUR 2,000

2nd prize

EUR 1,500

3rd prize

EUR 1,000

Places 1 to 3 went to

First place |
Team 09 – Scriptsquad

Winner of first place at the Hackathon@PMRExpo 2024

ThermaLive is an AI-supported web app that uses real-time thermal imaging data, automated analyses and intuitive user interfaces to make rescue operations safer, more efficient and more precise.

Second place |
Team 01 – Triage

Winner of scond place at the Hackathon@PMRExpo 2024

A Decentralized Emergency Response Network

An autonomous mesh network system deploying AI-powered drones and IoT sensors to detect, locate, and rescue civilians in war zones and disaster areas. The system operates independently of existing infrastructure, providing immediate emergency response.

Third place |
Team 04 – Hackstreet Boys

Winner of third place at the Hackathon@PMRExpo 2024

AI-supported emergency call acceptance and first aid instructions in the event of an overload in the operations centre.

Participants in the hackathon were treated to an exciting 48-hour design and coding marathon, which not only offered lots of fun and numerous networking opportunities, but also attractive cash prizes, free catering and accommodation.

Members of the Hackathon@PMRExpo community were proactively informed about the status of the planning during the preparation phase and were able to actively participate in and contribute to the Hackathon@PMRExpo via the SLACK communication platform.

As a partner of the Hackathon@PMRExpo, exhibitors could support the participants , help with the preparations and present themselves as drivers of innovation.

Visitors to PMRExpo 2024 were invited to network with the Hackathon participants and partners of Hackathon@PMRExpo throughout the event, listen the Kick Off reception 26 November and the final pitches and result presentations 28 November.

With the friendly support of:

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DIVERA 24/7
e-message
F24 Hackathon
LIS Leitstellen-Informations-System GmbH
localmind
MECSware
NoraTec GmbH
SSE Software
sureVIVE
UPLINK
Viva Secur Hackathon
PMRExpo Hackathon powered by COREVAS ©

Partner and Organizer

Corevas GmbH & Co. KG is leveraging an extensive experience in hackathons and is well known as the company behind EmergencyEye® , fostering user-centric and break-through innovation.

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