Driving Innovation in the Mining Sector
Unearthed is a unique 54-hour long event focused on the mining sector. Software developers, designers, and industry insiders will come together to develop prototype solutions to mining sector problems. Unearthed participants will have a chance to work on proprietary industry data as well as data from our government partners. Unearthed is organized by the Resource Innovation through Information Technology (RIIT) group.
The event for 2014 is over and was a resounding success. For a quick recap of the event head to the West "Thinking Big to Unearthed Ideas" for the story
Unearthed 2015 Program 2014 Photo Recap
Why innovation in mining?
Paul Lucey
Head of Engineering and Projects / Gold Fields / 18 April 2014“In today’s more challenging environment, mining companies need to start embracing successful practices from other industries such as the Unearthed event. For Gold Fields this is a bold step forward in using a unconventional process for mining, to try and solve conventional mining problems.”
David Peever
Managing Director / Rio Tinto Australia / 18 September 2012"We need to innovate and be encouraged to do so. As a nation, we can’t afford complacency."
Productivity in the mining sector has dropped. To stay competitive internationally, it will have to innovate. Come be a part of that innovation. Help us build a sustaiable tech startup ecosystem in Australia. Want to learn more about how we can create Australian jobs and ensure the competitiveness of Australian industry? Check out our full program.Prizes
2014 Unearthed Results Winners below. Selected from the 18 participating teams
Schedule
Friday 2nd May 2014
- 5 pm Event Registration
- 6 pm Welcome & Key Note Speakers
- 7 pm Intros, Rules, Prizes & Launch
- Lets get coding!
Saturday 3rd May 2014
- 8 am Doors Open & Breakfast
- 12 am Status Updates & Lunch
- 2 pm Call for Industry Support
- 7 pm Last Status Update & Dinner
Sunday 4th May 2014
- 8 am Doors Open & Breakfast
- 2 pm Finalize Prototypes
- 4 pm Submit Projects
- 5 pm Presentations Start
- 7 pm Judging & Prize Awards
Who Should Participate?
Developers
Developer tickets are for those who will be active participants in the hackathon. If you are a coder, designer, or data guru keen to get building, this event is for you. If you are nontechnical we recommend coming along as an event observer.
Observers
Want to come along to watch the magic as it happens? The prime time for observers will be Friday night during the kick off event and Sunday evening for the presentations and prizes.
Amazing Supporters
Thank you! Unearthed is possible due to the help of these fantastic organisations:
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