The Open Sea Lab 4.0 Hackathon (OSL 4.0) brings together data scientists, software developers, social innovators, and changemakers from across Europe and beyond to address critical ocean challenges. Participants will use EMODnet’s in situ marine data and Copernicus Marine Service data on the European Digital Twin Ocean (EDITO) platform to develop innovative solutions supporting the EU Green Deal, the EU Mission: Restore Our Ocean and Waters, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This edition highlights the importance of EMODnet’s role in the DTO and EDITO infrastructure, with a focus on fusing cross-thematic data and conducting analyses directly in the EDITO environment. Participants can incorporate complementary datasets, including those from Copernicus Marine Service and other sources, optimized for the EDITO platform. By combining EMODnet’s data with the DTO’s powerful capabilities, OSL 4.0 aims to drive impactful applications and advancements in marine sustainability and innovation.
This exciting event, which will take place on 25-27 March, 2025, will allow participants to develop impactful solutions on the European Digital Twin Ocean platform using the wealth of EMODnet services spanning pan-European data/data products of the marine environment and human activities at sea and combine them with other European data services including the Copernicus Marine Service.
We’re welcoming the following profiles:
- Data scientists | AI/ML Specialists
- Marine Scientists and Researchers
- Engineers and Technology Innovators
- Policy and Sustainability Advocates
- Blue Economy and Science Communication Professionals
- Students and Early Career Ocean Professionals
- Environmental and Coastal Managers
- Technology, Sensing, and GIS Experts
The hackathon winners will be showcased at the European Maritime Day 2025 in Cork, Ireland where they will have the opportunity to exhibit, pitch, and network in front of a global marine audience.