ATB Open Finance Hackathon

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ATB Financial

Putting developers at the heart of financial services, and customers in control of their data.

Ross Glen Hall

Join us for a weekend of collaboration, connection, and creative brainstorming as we embark on a journey to educate and elevate the conversation about open finance and demonstrate to Canadians the power and possibilities of APIs and open data within the banking industry.Collaborating across borders and representing a broad cross section of partners, the 2019 Open Data Hackathon brings together Canada’s finest minds in software development, fintech, design and other disciplines to foster innovation and adoption of open data.Help us define the future of financial services - in Alberta, and across the world.How it worksInterested in participating? Great. Here’s how:<ol><li>Join the <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/openbankingalberta/shared_invite/enQtODgyODM2MzIxNDc3LWUxYmRhM2NmNDk0MjZhYjllZjNlMWYzMTM5Zjk4MjhlNDBjYWE2ODM0ODA4M2IxNDhmMWUxMWI1ZDFmNDE1MjM" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">slack channel.</a> It&#x27;s really important that you do, because this is where you’ll be able to connect with other participants, form your team, ask questions and access data.</li><li>Register online. NOTE: You can register your team, OR register as an individual and form a team at a later date.</li><li>Watch for our emails. We’ll be releasing more information as the event draws nearer, including important updates and information on pre-event workshops.</li></ol>Once you’ve joined our Slack channel, you can form teams of up to 8 people to solve whatever problem you’re interested in. We’ll host some networking events and meetups leading up to the event so you can get to know your fellow participants and begin forming teams.**You have up until 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 8 to register your team to present.**The ChallengeUnleash the power of data, APIs &amp; open finance to create new customer experiences, revenue models and industry ecosystems. Show a unique and tangible use case that addresses one of the following challenges:<ol><li>A healthier you - How can we support Albertans in their quest for a mentally and physically healthier life? Utilizing financial data, can you identify a person&#x27;s mental states and motivators to support sustained action towards healthier living?</li><li>Make your investment - In today&#x27;s world, in every aspect of our life, we demand tailor-made offers. Yet investments can be a complicated option. How might you create a fresh, personalized experience for investments?</li><li>Preparing for longevity – Humans are living longer than ever before -- but can we afford it? There are a number of factors contributing to unpreparedness in the face of retirement. Using varied financial data, develop solutions that facilitate and incentivize pension savings for individuals.</li><li>Embracing sustainability - Use financial behaviour to help save the planet. Environmental mindfulness and sustainability influence customers&#x27; decisions more than ever before. Knowing this, how can we inspire individuals and corporations to contribute to sustainable environmental growth?</li><li>Megatrends - We’ve seen the rise of megatrends in the industry, such as cryptocurrency, quantum, and blockchain. With trends like these as the foundation, develop revolutionary solutions that will change the world of banking as we know it today.</li></ol>Teams will have access to synthesized data designed to mimic core banking data, released through APIs from ATB and presenting sponsors, to solve this challenge.Why Participate?Wondering whether you should attend? Here are some of the benefits:<ul><li>Get a first look at ATB’s future API strategy.</li><li>Build new and exciting products unlike anything Alberta has seen before.</li><li>Connect and network with other code geeks and tech enthusiasts in the community.</li><li>Expand your knowledge. Learn about the opportunities and challenges presented by open banking, and how to use these to your advantage.</li><li>Hone your skills. Attend free pre-event training workshops and learn new tools from peers.</li><li>Create value. Generate new ideas and projects that could lead to a potentially viable commercial product! Remember - your team will retain all your IP.</li><li>Learn how you can leverage open banking principles to boost your business.</li><li>Promote your company, products and services to a diverse network of technically-savvy Albertans.</li><li>Build relationships with up-and-coming tech talent</li></ul>PrizesFirst place: $10,000Runner up: $5,000*More prizes to be announced!*Presented by<ul><li>Interac</li><li>Axxiome</li><li>Box</li><li>Platform Calgary</li><li>Lighthouse Labs</li></ul>...and our incredible community partners:<ul><li>Alberta Innovates</li><li>Open Banking Expo</li><li>Chic Geek</li><li>Mount Royal University</li><li>Panache Ventures</li></ul>Categories<ul><li>Best Business Model</li><li>Best Technical Implementation</li><li>Most Visionary Concept</li><li>People’s Choice</li></ul>Have a question? Interested in sponsoring? Please contact Claire Bourgeois at ATB Financial for more information.FAQWhere can I learn more about Open Banking?Despite its growing relevance across the world, open banking is still a relatively new concept. Here are some great resources for you to get started:https://www.businessinsider.com/open-banking-api-trends-explainedhttps://www.openbankingexpo.com/https://www.openbanking.org.uk/https://medium.com/greater-than-experience-design/designing-for-open-banking-94625a69411bhttps://medium.com/free-code-camp/sick-of-your-banks-lame-app-open-banking-promises-more-9770cad2448cDo I need to have a team?No. You do not NEED to be in a team to participate, but you might find it helpful! No team? No problem. Connect with other participants in Slack our at our pre-event workshops and meetups.I’d like to come check it out but don’t necessarily want to compete. Is that okay?Of course! This event is open to participants of all levels, and you are more than welcome to come check things out without joining a team or presenting. The purpose of this event is to build community and we’d be happy to have you. Join our Slack channel today to get connected with other developers and tech enthusiasts in Alberta!What kinds of data will we be using?Teams will have access to synthesized data designed to mimic core banking data, released through APIs from ATB and presenting sponsors, to solve this challenge.Do I need to be an experienced software developer to enter?No. This event is open to participants of all skills and backgrounds, and all are welcome. While development skills will be necessary on your team to build your solution, the strongest teams will have a diversity of skills available like UX design, data science and more.Do I need to attend the entirety of the hackathon?No. You are welcome to come and go as you please. Please note to be eligible to present to the judges (and potentially win), you will need to be present with your team for the entirety of the day on Sunday.Will there be food and drink provided?Yes. Your ticket fee includes food and non-alcoholic beverages for the duration of the event.For more information, visit<a href="https://alphabeta.atb.com/events/2020-opendata" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> ATB Alphabeta</a> or email Claire at cbourgeois@atb.com.

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