• +370 623 42072
  • viktorija@hospiton.lt
  • Vilnius Tech Park, Antakalnio g. 17, Vilnius

22 - 24 NOVEMBER, 2024

biggest health hackaton

Vilnius

HACKATHON TOPIC

Hack Cancer & Cancel It

At the core of "Cancel Cancer" lies a dedication to research curiosity, choice hacking, and pioneering data and technology solutions in cancer prevention. While Lithuania's health policy grapples with fragmented strategies, our hackathon seeks to revolutionize the landscape.

In "Cancel Cancer" we ignite innovation in cancer prevention! From self-testing policies to primary prevention strategies, our commitment to progress is unwavering. Through seamless integration of communication channels and the strategic utilization of existing programs, we amplify our impact and pave the way for a future where prevention stands as the cornerstone of healthcare.

REGISTER

Let it be the most productive weekend of the year!

JOIN IN

HACKER

No matter what your background is – whether you are a student, engineer, healthcare provider, designer, pharmacist, entrepreneur, patient, etc. – we welcome you to join us!

PARTNER

Maybe your organization is looking for solutions to your digital health challenges or you want to promote your brand to innovators, we have a service for you. Hospiton can be your partner in open innovations.

MENTOR

We are looking for superheroes – managers, experts, and speakers who could provide real-time feedback to our teams and help them grow ideas into solutions!

STARTUP

Are you a startup looking for market access, pilot partner or seed funding? Join Hospiton to pitch your solution, get feedback and benefit from our mentors or meet potential partners or co-founders.

Learn from the Best!

Event Speakers

Balázs

HORVATH

Software Architect & Chain Entrepreneur, Mentor and Business Coach, Co-Founder of Kimitisik

5 years' experience

With five years of crafting dynamic health hackathons, we mastered the art of sparking innovation, driving collaboration, and delivering breakthrough healthcare solutions.

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mentors & facilitators

Balázs

HORVATH

Software Architect & Chain Entrepreneur, Mentor and Business Coach, Co-Founder of Kimitisik

Ákos

WETTERS

Co-Founder of Kimitisik, Startup Coach & Trainer @ Eindhoven University of Technology

Become a Mentor

Each challenge presents a unique opportunity for you to develop groundbreaking solutions

CHALLENGES

CHALLENGE #1:
Prevent What’s Preventable – Data-Driven Cancer Prevention

 

Develop a solution that leverages health data and scientific research to identify and target preventable cancers, while addressing hesitancy toward vaccines and other preventive measures. How can we create a collaborative network of healthcare stakeholders to deliver comprehensive preventive interventions, such as vaccination programs and early diagnostics, while overcoming public resistance and building trust? The goal is to reduce the incidence of preventable cancers at a systemic level, engaging communities, improving access, and tackling hesitancy head-on.

OVERVIEW


The goal is to cancel cancer by addressing its root causes before it starts. Prevention must go beyond individual behavior change and instead be grounded in data-driven, scientifically-backed interventions. One of the key barriers to effective prevention is hesitancy, particularly around vaccinations like the HPV vaccine, which has a low uptake rate of 46.70% in Lithuania. This hesitancy, along with gaps in access to preventive services, increases vulnerability to preventable cancers like cervical cancer. The focus should be on integrating innovative preventive measures within communities and health systems to achieve widespread cancer prevention, overcoming public resistance and ensuring participation.

CHALLENGE #3:
Prevent What’s Preventable – Data-Driven Cancer Prevention

 

Help to design a public health campain that leverages real-world health data and engages a broad range of societal stakeholders to drive behavioral change. How can we ensure these efforts are collaborative, tailored to communities, and focused on boosting participation in screening and preventive measures for high-risk groups?

OVERVIEW


Public health efforts should extend beyond healthcare providers to include the wider community—leaders, educators, media, and businesses—to foster real behavioral change. Participation in screening programs remains low among high-risk groups, and these campaigns need to be collaborative, targeted, and data-driven to increase early detection and prevention.

CHALLENGE #2:
The Patient Journey – Streamlining Cancer Prevention and Care

 

Create a solution that guides patients through every phase, from screening to long-term follow-up, ensuring personalized care based on the type and aggressiveness of cancer. The solution should integrate various healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and optimize each patient's journey, from early detection to tertiary prevention.

OVERVIEW


To truly cancel cancer, we must ensure that patients move seamlessly from early detection through diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care. Current systems often experience fragmentation in care, particularly when addressing aggressive cancers. Secondary prevention, such as screening, must be supported by real-time monitoring and coordinated care pathways to ensure timely and appropriate treatment for each patient.

CHALLENGE #4:
The Patient Journey – Streamlining Cancer Prevention and Care

 

Create a solution that guides patients through every phase, from screening to long-term follow-up, ensuring personalized care based on the type and aggressiveness of cancer. The solution should integrate various healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and optimize each patient's journey, from early detection to tertiary prevention.

OVERVIEW


To truly cancel cancer, we must ensure that patients move seamlessly from early detection through diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment care. Current systems often experience fragmentation in care, particularly when addressing aggressive cancers. Secondary prevention, such as screening, must be supported by real-time monitoring and coordinated care pathways to ensure timely and appropriate treatment for each patient.

LET'S HACK

We will be inviting up to 100 hackers (including teams and individuals) that will work on the challenges directly. We will meet together with practitioners, business and other healthcare and technology experts who will be your mentors during the 48 hours hackathon.
Sounds intriguing, right? Join us now!

Time

Events

Speakers

  • 15:00 - 15:30
  • Venue hall

Registration is open!

Walk-in, welcome packs and snacks.
Organizers
  • 15:30 - 15:40
  • Main hall

Welcome!

Quick hello & intro, technical details, health & safety information, schedules.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
TBA
  • 15:40 - 16:00
  • Main hall

The Reason Why We are All Here

Overview of the challenge(s).
Organizers and Sponsors
  • 16:00- 17:15
  • Main hall

Couching Session

Key Points in Team Success & Teambuilding.
TBA
  • 17:15 - 18:00
  • Main hall

Pitch the problem!

Final touches on team formation.
TBA
  • 18:00 - 20:00
  • Main hall

LET THE HACKING BEGIN!

Now is the time to unleash your innovation and work collaboratively to solve the challenges ahead.
  • 20:00 - 20:30
  • Main hall

Check point on team progress

Quick "around the room" standup; each team shares a quick summary of what they are doing + Q&A and needs for organizers.
  • 20:30 - 21:30
  • Main hall

Creative work!

Continue identifing the problem / start working on your idea!
  • 21:30
  • Main hall

End of the day 1

The Venue closes for the night

Time

Events

Speakers

  • 08:00 - 09:00
  • Venue hall

Doors Open and Breakfast Is Served

Snack & Chat!
Organizers
  • 09:00 - 10:00
  • Main hall

Team progress report and quick Hello!

Registration and intro to day 2: hackathon briefing and overnight progress
TBA
  • 10:00 - 14:00
  • Side hall

Morning activites!

10:00-10:30 SPEAKER CORNER
10:30-11:00 TECH TALK
11:00-12:00 INSPIRATIONAL TALK
12:00-14:00 DATA TALK & DATA StandUp
TBA
  • 10:00 - 14:00
  • Main hall

Validation corner

Experts help around. During this mentoring session, our mentors are eagerly prepared to share their wealth of experience and knowledge to help you optimize your idea and take it to the next level.
TBA
  • 14:00 - 15:00
  • Venue hall

Networking Lunch

Delicious food and meaningful conversations for success!
  • 15:00 - 17:00
  • Main hall

Audience Feedback Sessions

Service to test your participants’ prototypes with patients organizations.
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  • 15:00 - 18:00
  • Main hall

Validation corner

Meet experts to validate ideas.
  • 18:00 - 19:30
  • Venue Hall

Dinner and relax

Quick bite and getting your thoughts together!
  • 19:30 - 21:00
  • Main hall

Pitch rehearsals

  • 21:00 - 21:30
  • Main hall

Check point on team progress

Quick "around the room" standup; each team shares a quick summary of what they are doing.
  • 21:30
  • Main hall

End of the day 2

The Venue closes for the night.

Time

Events

Speakers

  • 08:00 - 09:00
  • Venue hall

Doors Open and Breakfast is Served

Snack and chat!
Organizers
  • 09:00 - 10:00
  • Main hall

Registration and Quick Hello!

Registration and Intro to Day 3: Hackathon Briefing & Overnight progress check out point
TBA
  • 10:00 - 12:00
  • Main hall

Pitch rehearsals & Hacking Goes On

BALÁZS HORVATH
  • 12:00 - 13:00
  • Venue hall

Lunch

Delicious food and meaningful conversations for success!
  • 13:00 - 13:45
  • Main hall

The final touches

Time flew by so quickly, didn't it? The work was finished on time! Put your best foot forward when pitching your idea.
  • 13:45 - 14:00
  • Venue hall

Hacking Ends

Presentations in folders.

PITCH SESSIONS

  • 14:00 - 15:00
  • Side hall

Semi-final I

Semi-final II

Each team will have 3 minutes to present their hacks to the judging panel and audience + 2 minutes for Q&A: 3 winning pitches.

  • 15:00 - 15:15
  • Main hall

Letting steam

Networking Session.
  • 15:15 - 16:00
  • Main hall

Final Pitch Session!

  • 16:00 - 16:15
  • Side hall

Judging Ends & Vote Counting

The judges decide the winners & organizers Next Step Pitch (EIT Health, Partners).
  • 16:15 - 16:30
  • Main hall

Winners announcement

Prize giving & "Thank You" speech.
  • 16:30 - 17:00
  • Venue hall

Networking

Sweet celebration!
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Get to the venue

Vilnius

A look at the team

Running The Hackathon

Viktorija

BUTRIMAITĖ

Innovation Maestro & Participant Whisperer

Inga

KANAPECKIENĖ

Event Ninja & Buzz Generator

Jurga Andrėja

KAZLAUSKAITĖ

Volunteer
Virtuoso

Rugilė

MARTINAITYTĖ

Social Media
Maven

Eglė

ČIUODERIENĖ

Partnership Pathfinder &
Sponsorship Dynamo