HackTrain Hackathon powered by InnoTrans

Berlin, 6 March 2018 – 80 innovators and four days packed with fun. In six months time InnoTrans will be extending an invitation to attend the first hackathon on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. Hacka’what? A hackathon is a kind of technology marathon for hackers where endurance is required from the software developers, designers and industry experts who are programming.

Over a period of four days (18 to 21 Sept.) at the CityCube Berlin the focus will be on algorithms, bots and prototypes. Activities will include developing new ideas for networked mobile solutions. On the Friday of the trade fair the computer pioneers will present their results at the forum in the Career & Education Hall (7.1c). The group with the most exciting and innovative software solution will be honoured directly as the winners. Trade visitors at InnoTrans can take part in the presentation and contribute their expertise beforehand during the hackathon’s public opening times. For details of the timetable please visit the website at

www.innotrans.de/en/hacktrain.

The hackathon is organised by Hack Partners. The company has several years of experience organising coding events and specialises in the rail transport sector. ”The HackTrain initiative’s goal is the digital transformation of the rail industry“, said River Tamoor Baig, founder and CEO of Hack Partners. ”InnoTrans is an incredibly exciting and energetic environment. So is our hackathon. In the space of four days that is where computer solutions will be developed to tackle the biggest challenges facing the rail industry. Hold on to your sock and hats, otherwise they might get blown away!”

Exhibitors can find information on how to take part and get in touch with Hack Partners directly at www.innotrans.de/en/hacktrain.

About InnoTrans

InnoTrans is the world’s leading trade fair for transport technology and takes place every two years in Berlin. At the last event 2,955 exhibitors from 60 countries presented the global rail industry’s innovations to 137,391 trade visitors who came from 119 countries. The five segments at InnoTrans are Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction. InnoTrans is organised by Messe Berlin. The twelfth edition of InnoTrans will take place on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds from 18 to 21 September 2018. More details are available online at www.innotrans.com.