Innovation & Product Design Hackathon

L'evento

Sponsored by the U.S. Mission Italy, the 4-Day Innovation & Product Design Hackathon is facilitated by Wily International, a team of experts based in the U.S., in partnership with Isola. The event will be held at Isola’s beautiful event space in Catania. The event is free. Advance registration is required and seating is limited to ensure a high quality experience.

The 4-day Hackathon provides a framework for purposeful innovation and prototyping that can be applied to any problem or process. Real world experience and techniques are layered into the sessions to provide key insights, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid during the design process.

The Experience

Our 4-Day Innovation and Product Design Hackathon at a glance:

A series of hands-on workshops and labs facilitated by our dedicated team of experts.

Small group activities and team-based learning to ensure a high-touch, high-value experience.

Designed around a real-world challenge that is relevant to the local context.

Participants “learn by doing” using a proven innovation process.

Map challenges, generate ideas and develop robust solutions.

Build realistic, physical and digital prototypes that leverage tools and tech such as IoT, 3D printing, Figma software, etc.

Test and refine solutions based on user feedback.

Develop and deliver compelling pitches.

Network with professionals and peers.

Attendance for all 4 days is required.

Boost Your Skills

The Hackathon is great for boosting your skills and building your résumé whether you are a student, entrepreneur or professional.

Gain confidence and practical skills that can be immediately applied to any challenge:

Map out a challenge and choose the most important place to start

Identify crucial business and product questions

Sketch a solution with confidence, even if you’re not a designer

Make smart decisions without lengthy discussion

Choose the right prototyping method for your product or service

Test hypotheses before you invest months of work and millions of dollars

Improve productivity, solve big challenges, and foster innovation