HACKFORTHE
PLANET.ORG
- June 14-16 // 2024
Join the online climate hackathon
An online 36-hour hackathon with leading climate organizations, challenges, and experts to accelerate software solutions for climate and inspire the next wave of software professionals.
Presented by —
Challenge partners —
3 Days to hack the climate crisis
Join our 36-hour climate hackathon, an immersive experience packed with 1-on-1 expert office hours, networking opportunities, and a wealth of climate resources.
// Personalized mentorship
Get direct feedback and guidance during office hours.
// Collaborate and innovate
Hack real-world climate solutions alongside a diverse team.
// Networking events
Expand your professional circle within the climate tech field.
Grand Prize
Free Enrolment: Software for Climate course // worth $1,499 per seat
8-week course to unlock your potential as a climate change software developer. Understand software’s role in climate solutions, explore four major applications of software in climate, craft a portfolio of projects, and build a network of climate tech peers to help you land a climate job.
- Key skills
- Energy modeling
- Public data sources
- AI for geospatial insights
- Understanding software/hardware interface
- TAUGHT BY
Jaime Curtis and Jason Curtis
Co-Founders, Option Zero
// Events and schedule
KICK-OFF
- FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024
- 8:00am - 9:00am PT
Join us for the exciting kick-off of our 3-day “Hack for the Planet” hackathon! Hear from challenge owners, invited speakers, and the event organizers as we set the stage for an incredible weekend of hacking solutions for climate change. Get inspired, meet your fellow participants, and get ready to make a difference.
TEAM SELECTION
- FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm PT
This is your chance to find like-minded individuals who share your passion for tackling climate change through software. Whether you have a brilliant idea or are looking to join a team that resonates with you, the Team Selection session is where the magic happens. Once teams are formed, the hacking begins! Get ready to collaborate, innovate, and create solutions that can make a real difference in the fight against climate change.
-HACKING STARTS-
12PM FRIDAY THROUGH 8AM SUNDAY
EXPERT OFFICE HOURS
- SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024
- Between 9:00am - 10:00am PT
- Hours to be announced
Need some guidance or have burning questions? Our expert advisors are here to help! On Day 2, from 9am to 10am, join us for office hour calls where you can get personalized advice, discuss your ideas, and receive valuable insights to take your solutions to the next level.
Meet industry stalwarts in open conversations —
Mackenzie Siren
- Head of Product, Cloverly
Madhurima Roy
- Product & Strategy Lead, Net Zero Technologies
Kedar Pujara
- Sr ML Engineer, Social Impact, Meta
Raghav Muralidharan
- Sr Associate, Carbon-Free Buildings, RMI
Ian Bolliger
- Principal Quant Engineer, Reask
Abid Saifee
- Sr Director, Product Management, Ecomedes
Peter Stovall
- Principal Product Manager, Raptor Maps
DEMOS
- SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024
- 9:00am - 10:00am PT
Teams will showcase their innovative solutions to our panel of judges and the hackathon community. After the demos, stick around for a special “How to keep hacking for climate” event at 10am, followed by the announcement of the winners at 11am. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate everyone’s hard work and achievements!
HOW TO KEEP HACKING FOR CLIMATE
- SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024
- 10:00am - 10:30am PT
While judges deliberate, join for a special event to learn how to continue the climate impact we started this weekend.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
- SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024
- 10:30am PT onwards
Judges will announce the winners – and celebrate everyone’s hard work and achievements!
// FEATURED CHALLENGE
Climate Action Educational Game
Terra.do invites you to design and develop an engaging educational game that inspires players to take meaningful climate action.
Sponsored by —
// Submission Requirements
- A playable prototype of the game.
- A detailed description of the game's concept, objectives, and target audience.
- Documentation of the educational content and sources used.
- A demonstration video showcasing gameplay and key features.
- Instructions for accessing and playing the game.
// Create an educational game that will:
1. Inspire action
- Motivate players to take concrete actions to combat climate change.
- Highlight real-world impact of individual and collective actions through gameplay.
2. Engage and Entertain
- It should be fun! Keep it engaging, and accessible to a wide audience, including different age groups and backgrounds.
- Incorporate elements such as challenges, rewards, and interactive storytelling to maintain player interest.
3. Educate
- Educate players about the causes, effects, and urgency of climate change.
- Provide information about various aspects of climate science, policy, and action.
4. Foster Community
- Encourage players to share their achievements and actions within the game and in their communities.
- Facilitate connections and collaborations among players to amplify climate action efforts.
MEET THE JUDGES
Head of Product, Cloverly; Co-Founder, Chicago Climate Connect
Mackenzie leads product at Cloverly, a digital platform for scaling climate action. She co-founded Chicago Climate Connect, a major climate event series. With over a decade in product management, she focuses on a connected, equitable, climate-resilient future.
Product & Strategy Lead at Net Zero Technologies
Madhurima is a product and growth professional in the UAE, working with climate tech startups. She leads at Net Zero Technologies and consults for ReeCycle and AtmoCooling. With experience in B2B SaaS and agriculture, she is passionate about circularity and climate resilience.
Tech Lead ML and Products, Social Impact at Meta
Manav leads AI and technical systems at Meta, supporting sustainability for individuals, creators, and businesses. He simplifies complex systems for cross-functional collaboration and believes in embedding circularity to reduce energy needs.
Principal Quantitative Engineer at Reask
Ian models societal and financial risks from extreme climate events. At Reask, he aids insurers and governments in managing weather risk. Previously, he worked at BlackRock and Rhodium Group. Ian holds degrees from Harvard and UC Berkeley and serves on the Science Alliance for Protect Our Winters.
Senior Associate, Carbon-Free Buildings at RMI
Raghav focuses on energy efficiency in buildings at RMI. He previously worked on decarbonizing industrial sectors at RMI. Raghav holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and is interested in climate, energy efficiency, and food/ag system sustainability.
Principal Product Manager, Raptor Maps
Peter is a product leader at Raptor Maps, helping scale the solar industry with B2B software. He has experience in startups and mature enterprises, was a Director at Fasken, and is a Climate Product Leaders member and sustainability ambassador.
Head of Sustainability, GitHub
Paull leads sustainability at GitHub, aiming for water positivity and renewable electricity by 2025 and carbon negativity by 2030. Formerly at Meta, he focuses on AI for climate impact and builds cross-functional sustainability teams.
Sr. Director, Product Management, ecomedes
Abid leads product at Ecomedes, a SaaS platform enhancing brand value through product data. He has driven growth across industries like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and fashion retail, focusing on social responsibility and cleantech.
Software Engineer, Voltus
// About us
Terra.do is building the world’s largest platform for climate action Our mission: Get 100 million people to work directly on climate in this decade. Over 50% of the world’s GDP is getting completely disrupted or transformed by climate. To adapt, we believe that at least 100 million people (that’s just 1% of humanity!) will need to learn climate skills, build new professional networks and find new kinds of work in this decade. We started Terra.do to build the ramp for these 100 million people.
Join our mission of getting 100 million people to work directly on climate in this decade.
