2024-11-06
International Interest in Considition – Students and Professionals Compete in This Year’s Event
Consid's annual hackathon, Considition, continues to attract global participants, and this year is no exception. This year’s competition, held in collaboration with Ikano Bank, has generated excitement as numerous universities, colleges, and even high school classes have chosen to participate.
– It’s fantastic that the competition isn’t only for professionals but also appeals to students and high schoolers. This shows that IT and tech are exciting fields, and there’s a steady influx of new talent, says Amanda Heldring, Project Manager for Considition.
This year’s Considition challenge is to develop an algorithm that can quickly and efficiently assess a loan application for Ikano Bank. The interest in participating has been tremendous, with teams from both the corporate and educational sectors competing for the title and a prize of SEK 40,000 at IKEA.
– We currently have 155 registered teams, which is more than ever. This year, there’s also a wider range of participants, with teams from various countries, including the Philippines and Nigeria, and teams from high school classes. We’re excited to see what they come up with, says Amanda Heldring.
Teams from ten universities, colleges, and high schools are participating:
- Chalmers University of Technology – Gothenburg
- Dalarna University – Falun and Borlänge
- Kristianstad University – Kristianstad
- Jönköping University School of Engineering – Jönköping
- Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) – Stockholm
- Mid Sweden University – Sundsvall and Östersund
- Malmö Vocational College – Malmö
- Sven Eriksson High School – Borås
- Borås Vocational College – Borås
- Uppsala University – Uppsala
- University of Ibadan – Ibadan, Nigeria
A particularly large group of participants comes from Sven Eriksson High School in Borås, which has registered seven teams. This strong turnout from a single high school reflects a high interest in technology and innovation from a young age. For Consid, it’s inspiring to see future talents challenging themselves and contributing to the industry’s growth.
Considition will take place on November 7 and can be watched live on Consid’s Twitch channel.
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