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Global Data Hackathon, Held in Busan
Busan will host the global data hackathon competition "DIVE 2025" at Bexco for two days from August 23 to 24.
After the success of last year's inaugural event, this year is expected to see a more expanded scale and level, with various domestic and international data experts gathering in one place. This event has established itself as an important event that global data talent is paying attention to.
What is DIVE?
DIVE stands for 'Data Insights and Visualization Event', and it is a global hackathon competition focused on data analysis and visualization. The term hackathon is a portmanteau of hacking and marathon, where developers, analysts, and designers form teams to create app services or business models within a limited time frame.
This year's competition will feature a variety of activities based on themes and data suggested by the organizers. These include ▲ Data analysis ▲ App service development ▲ Mentoring and judging ▲ Presentation of outstanding teams. Additionally, the competition boasts a total prize pool of 10 million KRW, and the Busan Mayor's Award will be granted. Through this opportunity, participants can enhance their skills and gain practical experience.
Intense Competition Among Domestic and International Participants
A total of 89 teams and 333 individuals who passed the preliminary screening will participate in this finals. Among them, there are 40 foreign talents from 14 countries, highlighting the international stature of the competition. Participants from various nationalities such as Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Myanmar, and Mongolia will work together, showcasing foreign students' collaborations with local teams through Dongseo University.
Notably, about 300 of the total applicants reside outside Busan. This indicates that DIVE 2025 has successfully attracted national interest and participation, going beyond being a merely regional event. It creates opportunities for participants from diverse backgrounds to showcase new ideas and creativity.
Collaboration with Global Companies and Public Institutions
This year, a new 'technology partner' category has been added to increase professionalism.
A variety of speakers will participate in this event, including private companies such as Kakao Mobility, BNK Financial Group, AllData, and public institutions like the Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation (HUG), Busan Port Authority, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, and Southeast Regional Statistical Office. They will suggest themes utilizing their respective data.
Additionally, global technology partners such as AWS (Amazon Web Services), Deloitte, and Salesforce will participate, sharing cloud infrastructure and data analysis experiences, and providing various support for project execution.
Moreover, 10 sponsors including Dongseo University, Pusan National University, Smart M2M, and DeepBrain will be involved. Notably, they will offer participants 1:1 job counseling opportunities, catching attention.
This collaborative framework built by private, public, and global leaders provides participants with the opportunity to achieve tangible results.
Schedule and Key Programs
The competition consists of two stages: pre-preparation and finals. Participants will analyze data and seek solutions for two weeks before the competition starts. The finals include intensive development and analysis, followed by presentations and awarding ceremonies.
On the first day, August 23, participant registration and the opening ceremony will occur, along with topic presentations by speakers and team development and mentoring sessions. This is a crucial time for team members to collaborate to achieve the best outcomes.
On the second day, August 24, final presentation materials will be submitted, followed by presentations and judging grouped by speakers. Afterward, there will be a comprehensive awards ceremony and closing ceremony, where the overall champion, grand prize, and excellent award teams will be selected. Various side events such as a lucky draw are also prepared to provide enjoyable experiences for participants.
Busan, Leaping to Become a Global Data Hub
Busan city intends to expand the data-based innovation ecosystem through this competition and fully support Busan's development as a global data hub city.
DIVE 2025 is evolving into a platform that provides real opportunities and experiences for young talents beyond mere competition and seeks collaboration opportunities with world-class companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where will the DIVE 2025 competition be held?
The DIVE 2025 competition will be held from August 23 to 24 at Bexco, Busan.
The city of Busan will host the global data hackathon competition “DIVE 2025” at Bexco for two days from August 23 to 24, 2025. This event is an international data hackathon where domestic and foreign data experts gather, attracting international attention as it is held in Busan.
Q. What is the DIVE competition?
DIVE is a global hackathon competition focused on data analysis and visualization.
DIVE stands for 'Data Insights and Visualization Event', where developers, analysts, and designers form teams to competitively develop app services or business models within a limited time frame. This year's competition will include data analysis, app service development, mentoring, judging, and presentations from outstanding teams, contributing to the enhancement of participants' capabilities with a prize pool of 10 million KRW and the Busan Mayor's Award.
Q. How many teams and nationalities are participating in the DIVE 2025 competition?
89 teams and 333 participants, including 40 foreign entrants from 14 countries.
A total of 89 teams and 333 participants who passed the preliminary screening will enter the finals, among which 40 are foreign talents from Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Myanmar, Mongolia, and other countries. Participants from various nationalities and backgrounds will showcase their creative ideas in collaboration with local teams through their partnership with Dongseo University.
Q. Which companies and institutions are participating in the competition?
Domestic and international companies and public institutions such as Kakao Mobility, BNK Financial Group, AWS, and Deloitte are participating.
Participating are private companies such as Kakao Mobility, BNK Financial Group, AllData, and public institutions like the Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation, Busan Port Authority, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, and Southeast Regional Statistical Office, along with global technology partners like AWS, Deloitte, and Salesforce. These organizations provide data and themes and support project execution while offering participants one-on-one job counseling opportunities.
Q. What does the schedule and key programs look like for the competition?
The opening ceremony and team development/mentoring will take place on August 23, with presentations and award ceremonies on August 24.
The competition is divided into a pre-preparation period and finals. On the first day, August 23, registration and opening ceremony will happen, followed by topic presentations and team development and mentoring sessions. On the second day, August 24, final presentations, judging, a comprehensive awards ceremony, and closing, as well as side events like a lucky draw, will all contribute to enhancing participant satisfaction.
Q. What does the city of Busan expect from the DIVE 2025 competition?
Busan aims to grow as a global data hub city through DIVE.
The city of Busan hopes to expand the data innovation ecosystem through this competition and provide opportunities for young talents to gain real experiences and collaborate with world-class companies. DIVE 2025 is not just a competition; it is an important platform for Busan's advancement as a global data hub city.
