The BlueMissionMed Malta Hub, the EU-funded project (under the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”), wishes to inform you about the upcoming online workshop "Hackathon4Cities" focusing on waste water and solid waste management in cities and urban areas, as part of the BlueMissionMed Support Programme, which will take place on 13 November from 10:30 to 12:00 CEST. 

This initiative is aimed at involving Public authorities, Governance actors, Business, Research & Innovations, Start-ups, Civil Society involved in the wastewater and solid waste management sector in urban areas.

All information and registration details for ‘BlueMissionMed Hackathon4Cities’ are available below and via the links provided: 

Key Practical Details:

Save the date and register: 

• Date: 13 November
• Time: 10:30 - 12:00 CEST
• Format: Online
• Registration Form, Important note: Registration will remain open until 9:00 a.m. on 13 November.
• Conceptual Note 
• Language: English

Main objectives of the Hackathon: 

• To inspire, empower and support stakeholders and professionals in the sector who wish to contribute to and promote actions to prevent or minimise pollution in our oceans and waters.
• To promote the generation of innovative ideas in areas where solutions do not yet exist, or to encourage emerging solutions and strategic alliances among members of the BlueMissionMed community.

The activity will focus on raising awareness and promoting the priorities identified in the Operational Implementation Roadmap, OIR and the Depolluting the Mediterranean report, with the aim of preventing and minimising their impact on our oceans and waters.

It will address key aspects such as:

• BlueMissionMed – Innovative Transformative Solutions.
• Accelerating circular models in the management of wastewater and MSW as a clear priority for the sector (including valorization).
• Co-create innovative ideas in areas where solutions have not yet emerged.
• Networking to foster embryonic solutions and strategic partnerships among BMM community members.
• Best practice exchanges among cities and municipalities across the Mediterranean.

Your active participation is instrumental in advancing the mission’s objectives, fostering innovation, and enabling transformative change across sectors and communities. 

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