Hackathon 2025

Join the Ultimate Hackathon Challenge by RIMPA Global! 

SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA

This year RIMPA Global presents an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to participate in a challenging new Hackathon. Gather your team, brainstorm groundbreaking solutions, and compete for a grand prize of $10,000 AUD!, judged by an independent panel of industry experts.

Can you hack it? Unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills in an electrifying Hackathon experience! Hackathon combines "hack" and "marathon" for a thrilling event where inquiring minds come together to tackle a complex problem and craft an innovative solution. This is all about creativity and collaboration - no illegal activity or data stealing involved!

Whether your role is records manager, student, engineer, IT expert, developer, cyber expert, information manager, data manager, librarian, archivist, or other, we are seeking teams ready to challenge the roadblocks to information being valued as a strategic asset.

Your Mission - should you choose to accept it:

Most organisations aim to ensure that their activities minimise harm to the planet. Information management must be part of such aims.

When organisations manage information, the focus is often on:

• legal and best practice compliance
• cost-effectiveness and efficiencies

While these are essential to good governance, your challenge is now to look at environmental sustainability and consider:

• What impact does information management have on the environment?
• How can we analyse an organisation’s information management practices to determine their environmental impact?
• What are the key sources of adverse impacts?
• Can ways of reducing these impacts be identified?
• Can the solution help information managers play a strategic role in supporting ESG initiatives and reporting requirements?

Ready, Set, Go! Let your innovative ideas go wild to find a solution. Your team’s solution could include:

• A methodology
• A strategy
• A specification for a digital tool
• Algorithms
• Formulas

However, it’s really up to your team to brainstorm and identify potential ways of handling the problem and creating innovative solutions!

A hackathon is an exciting and collaborative event where people from diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems or create innovative solutions within a limited timeframe. Participants form teams to tackle specific challenges, pooling their skills and resources to rapidly prototype and develop practical outcomes.

Over 24 hours, teams brainstorm, design, and build applications or concepts, refining their ideas through quick and iterative problem-solving. At the end, solutions are presented to a panel of judges, with prizes awarded for creativity, functionality, practicality and innovation.

Beyond competition, hackathons foster collaboration, learning, and networking, offering a dynamic environment for creativity and real-world problem-solving.

Here’s what awaits you in this unparalleled event:

1) First Place: $10,000 AUD

But that's not all! The winning team will be showered with additional benefits, including:

1. Recognition in our email newsletter and social platforms, reaching out to over 3000+ subscribers: Your team and project will be featured in a special announcement, giving you valuable exposure.

2. Exclusive Mentorship & Networking: Winners gain one-on-one mentorship with industry experts and exclusive networking at the RIMPA Live Convention 2025, connecting with leaders, investors, and potential employers.

3. Global Recognition & Industry Spotlight: Your project will be showcased in a RIMPA Global case study and featured at the RIMPA Live Convention 2026, offering exposure to industry professionals and potential funding opportunities.

• It's Free to Register! 

• Please note: Two representatives from each shortlisted team will receive a complimentary ticket to the Diamond Ball, where the winner of the Hackathon will be announced. Formal attire is required - be sure to come prepared in your suit or ball gown

• Cutting-edge Innovation: Engage with the latest trends and technologies in information management through this hackathon, fostering creative problem-solving.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with developers, designers, and experts, allowing for idea sharing, learning, and potential future collaborations or mentorships.
• Skill Development: Enhance your information management skills by tackling real-world challenges and collaborating with experts, boosting your career.
• Impact and Recognition: Solve significant data management issues, potentially revolutionising industries and earning recognition for your innovative solutions.
• Personal Growth: Develop resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking in this fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Fun and Excitement: Enjoy the thrill of competition and camaraderie, brainstorming and working towards common goals with your team.

The Hackathon welcomes ANYONE who is passionate about problem solving!

Here are some key groups who should consider registering:

• University Students: Students pursuing degrees in information management, data, business, or related fields
• ICT Developers: Developers specialising in IM systems, databases, data integration, or data analytics
• Engineers: Engineers with a focus on information management, software engineering, or system design
• Data Scientists: Professionals skilled in data processing, statistical modelling, and machine learning
• IM Practitioners: Professionals experienced in information governance, quality, privacy, and security
• IM Vendors: Companies and providers of tools, software, and platforms for information management

• You must be a team of a minimum 2 and a maximum of 6
• At least 1 x team participants must attend in-person
• See the Hackathon Rules for a full list of eligibility criteria

• The Hackathon will take place at the Public Record Office Victoria & at the RIMPA Live Convention 2025 in Melbourne.
• The Hackathon is a hybrid event with option for both in-person and virtual attendance. However there must be a minimum of 2 people in-person.
• The Hackathon Pitch and Briefing of solutions must be completed by the team representatives who are participating in-person. 
• We highly encourage all participants to participate for the entire duration of the hackathon and in-person in order to get the best support and guidance from the mentors.

 

Innovation, out-of-the-box thinking, and fresh perspectives are crucial as we look towards the future of information management.

National Archives of Australia, the proud sponsor of the RIMPA Global Hackathon 2024, plays a crucial role in preserving and providing access to the documentary heritage of Australia. As a leading authority in records and information management, National Archives supports innovation and excellence in the industry. By sponsoring this hackathon, they demonstrate their commitment to fostering new solutions and technologies that enhance digitization, automation, and integration while ensuring the integrity and accessibility of vital records. Their support underscores the importance of this event in driving forward the future of information management practices!

Ready To Hack? Register Today!

Bring your creativity, collaboration, and competitive spirit to the RIMPA Global Hackathon. Your ideas could revolutionise how we value information and earn you a $10,000 AUD prize! Don’t miss this chance to be part of something transformative. Register now and get ready to innovate!