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QVIDTVM x The Ion: Inaugural Hack Day Competition

Free

WHEN

Thursday

Start:
February 27 @ 9:30 am
CST
End:
February 28 @ 5:00 pm
CST

WHERE

Ion
4201 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
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what

Analyze. Innovate. Disrupt.
QVIDTVM and The Ion are teaming up to host Greater Houston’s most exciting tech and data competition of the year! We’re calling on data scientists, analysts, developers, and innovators of ALL backgrounds to join us for a groundbreaking Hack Day focused on real estate analytics.

The Challenge: What is the total value of real estate platformed by Airbnb globally?

Participants will use provided datasets—or generate their own—to develop a framework for estimating the total underlying value of real estate platformed by Airbnb globally. Additional consideration will be given to analyses that explore trends over time, including growth rates, rates of change, geographical segmentation, etc. This is your chance to showcase innovative thinking and cutting-edge techniques, uncovering insights that could reshape how we think about platform-driven economies.

Featured Events: Fireside Chat on AI with Nick King, Founder and CEO of Data Kinetic

Mr. King is the Founder and CEO of Data Kinetic, a platform agnostic industry-focused applied AI research, development, and advisory company. Nick has been working on enterprise technology platforms for the last 20 years. At Data Kinetic, he has focused on driving the applied use of AI/ML with enterprise companies.

Background Requirements: None beyond basic Excel. While coding can be helpful, we encourage student participants of all backgrounds and majors. This is an open-ended problem and there is no “right” answer. We want to see how the Ion community and next generation of problem solvers **thinks** about big problems with big data.

Team Size: Can be individual or teams of up to four. Must be present both days to qualify for prizes, but no obligation to stay for entire day. Lunch, refreshments, and coffee/tea will be provided!

Prizes & Opportunities:
1st Place – $1,000 and a private hour-long lunch with QVIDTVM’s management team.
2nd Place – $500.
3rd Place – $250.

Showcase Your Vision!
All participating teams and individuals are also invited to submit a write-up or presentation deck on any project or startup they are currently working on and seeking funding for. Selected submissions may receive further feedback, support, and potential funding opportunities.

Why Participate?

  • Collaborate with Top Talent – Connect with Houston’s brightest minds in data science, engineering, and real estate analytics.
  • Showcase Your Skills – Gain exposure by presenting your findings to industry leaders and investors.
  • Win Big – Compete for prizes, recognition, and opportunities to pitch your work to influential decision-makers.

About QVIDTVM: QVIDTVM Inc. is a long-only, long-term-focused asset manager dedicated to deep research and disciplined investing. With a focus on value creation and sustainable growth, QVIDTVM leverages data-driven insights and rigorous analysis to identify high-quality opportunities across a variety of sectors.

SCHEDULE

Day 1: February 27, 2025
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Welcome & Introduction Kick off the event with opening remarks and an overview of the competition from QVIDTVM team.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Working Hours Dive into the challenge! Participants begin analyzing datasets and developing solutions.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break (Working Lunch) Enjoy a catered lunch while continuing to collaborate on your project.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Keynote Fireside Chat with Nick King Join Nick King, Founder and CEO of Data Kinetic, a leader in the Applied AI space, for an inspiring conversation the real-world impacts of AI and advice on how to break into the field
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Working Hours Focus on data exploration, coding, and preparing your solution.
Coffee & Tea Station: Available all day to fuel your creativity and collaboration!
Day 2: February 28, 2025
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Working Hours Finalize your solutions and prepare presentations for the judging panel.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break (Working Lunch) Enjoy a catered lunch while continuing to collaborate on your project.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Working Hours Practice your pitch and make final adjustments to your solution. The hosts will make final walkthroughs to select finalists.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Finalist Presentations Top teams present their solutions to the judging panel and audience.
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Awards Ceremony Celebrate the winners! Prizes and recognitions will be distributed to the top teams.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Networking & Wrap-Up Network with participants and discuss future opportunities.
Coffee & Tea Station: Still running all day to keep the energy levels high!
MORE EVENTS, SPEAKERS, AND PANELS TO BE ADDED! Stay tuned for updates as we add exciting sessions, inspiring speakers, and engaging panels to the schedule.

PARKING

Ion District Parking Garage

Enter 4111 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to this parking garage, located a block from the Ion. Parking in the Ion District Garage is free for the first two hours.

Red Parking Lot

Enter 4203 Fannin Street into your GPS for directions directly to the red parking lot, located across the street from the Ion. This lot is for overflow guest parking and tenant parking and is free for the first three hours.

For information and access to pay online for parking in the red lot, click here.

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