SummerHack 2023: Global Financial Services Ideathon

Cookhouse Labs event
May 9-11, 2023 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Our complimentary session! A gift to you.

Have you ever wondered how to build and/or strengthen your innovation team using Design Thinking? How confident is your team with using Design Thinking? How confident are you to guide your team to use Design Thinking?

Back by popular demand, Cookhouse Labs is proud to present SummerHack 2023: Global Financial Services Ideathon! Join some of the world’s best financial services organizations, startups, and student innovators for 2 days of exciting innovation, ideation, and competition!

Event Format  

• 2 day virtual global event + 3 hour final pitch  
• Facilitated ideathon following Design Thinking methodology in breakout sessions   
• Ideathon period: Tuesday, May 9th and Wednesday, May 10th, 2023  
• The 2-day ideathon period will be held in 3 different time zones — Eastern Standard Time, Central European Time, and Singapore Time — from 9 AM to 5 PM EST  
• Final Pitch Event: Thursday, May 11th at 8 AM EST   

How does it work?  

• During the matching process, Re/insurance organizations can invite startups, vendors, and student innovators to join their corporate teams to provide ideas, expertise, and skills, such as UX/UI Design  
• Guided hackathon — our innovation experts will provide the right guidance on methodologies and tools to achieve best results following the Design Thinking Methodology  
• We will provide prep material, including Design Thinking Masterclasses and a guide on how to structure your time according to the stages defined in the methodology  

Challenges  

• 4 different challenges related to the theme Artificial Intelligence, covering commercial and personal lines, health/life, and P&C insurance   
• Challenge statements will be released during the kickoff event  

Language  

• Event language is English, including facilitation, support, and final pitch (including submission documentation)   
• Teams can work in their preferred language  

How do I join?  

• Enter your email address below to join our mailing list — we will send you updates on our upcoming events and how to join the excitement! 

This Ideathon is the perfect platform to connect with experienced innovators, both local and international. As you show your skills and impress our judges with your team’s extraordinary results, don’t forget to network and have fun! 

LOCATION

Online, virtual

Registration Form