{"id":1476,"date":"2020-02-19T16:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T21:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fondationdegaspebeaubien.org\/?p=1476"},"modified":"2020-02-19T16:18:13","modified_gmt":"2020-02-19T21:18:13","slug":"aquahacking-launched-in-winnipeg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fondationdegaspebeaubien.org\/en\/aquahacking-launched-in-winnipeg\/","title":{"rendered":"AquaHacking Launched in Winnipeg"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s with great pride that the de Gasp\u00e9 Beaubien family foundation attended the official launch of the AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg Challenge<\/a> on January 31st. Live from the DisruptED event<\/a> at the RBC Convention Center, high-profile speakers had the chance to share their in-depth knowledge of innovation, creativity, artificial intelligence and the human side of technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s Time to Take Action with AquaHacking<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is clear that the state of Canada’s water is in danger. Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest freshwater rivers in the world, is no exception. Since the preservation of water quality is a priority for the de Gasp\u00e9 Beaubien family, it went without saying that supporting a Challenge that would aim to preserve and improve the water of this region through sustainable actions and changes aligned well with the Foundation\u2019s goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

IISD, an Important Ally<\/span><\/h2>\n

This new edition of the Challenge is presented by IISD<\/a> (International Institute of Sustainable Department<\/em>), a local management partner based in Winnipeg for over 30 years. The primary mission of this institution, made up of researchers from around the world, is to conduct research on climate and water issues. Through research, analysis and international expertise, IISD identifies and defends sustainable solutions. By joining the AquaHacking Challenge, the organization becomes a launchpad for the development and deployment of concrete and innovative actions for freshwater issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

AquaHacking stakeholders are very excited about this collaboration. <\/span>\u201cWe are proud to be associated with this great organization, IISD, and we are very excited to energize the technology sector with new initiatives in the Manitoba region, whose technology sector is currently in full swing.\u201d<\/em> <\/span>Said Dominique Monchamp, senior advisor to the de Gasp\u00e9 Beaubien foundation.<\/span><\/p>\n

An Inspiration for the Next Generation<\/span><\/h2>\n

The family was delighted to welcome a member of the AquaHacking alumni community, Dr. Robert Liang, CEO and founder of WaterPuris<\/a>, as a guest of the conference and Lake Winnipeg AquaHacking Challenge Kick-Off. Dr. Liang presented his technology developed during the AquaHacking 2018 Challenge. His presence was a real inspiration for the next generation of young hackers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The next generation is a precious source of inspiration and innovation for the de Gasp\u00e9 Beaubien family. This is why AquaHacking recruits and encourages new players to think about issues related to freshwater. The Challenge teams are made up of committed and creative minds, students, water researchers, developers, designers, scientists, programmers, engineers, technology enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs. A common motivation unites these individuals with distinct areas of expertise, namely the undeniable concern for the fate of Lake Winnipeg and its ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5 Reasons to Participate<\/span><\/h2>\n

The five water issues associated with the AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg Challenge were officially revealed to participants at the DisruptED conference. Participating hackers can access informative webinars that describe each of the issues by water experts. These videos explore the issues in detail and assist participants in their selection of the subject they will address\u00a0 during the Challenge.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 5 water issues\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

During the AquaHacking Lake Winnipeg Challenge, hackers are tasked to develop exciting and innovative solutions for the following five issues<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n