From Ideas to Action: Ocean Hackathon KL 2023 Journey

From November 17 - 19, 2023, Ocean Hackathon Kuala Lumpur made a splash at LFKL (French School of Kuala Lumpur) — uniting over 80 participants for a high-energy weekend of innovation, collaboration, and ocean love.

This year’s event featured 10 ocean-themed challenges, submitted by universities, research institutes, and individuals passionate about marine sustainability. From coral health tracking and sustainable fisheries to citizen science, marine biodiversity, and eco-tourism — the scope of the challenges reflected the diverse and urgent issues facing our oceans today.

Participants from various backgrounds — including students, researchers, developers, and designers — came together to form multidisciplinary teams. With just 48 hours on the clock, they brainstormed, coded, tested, and refined their solutions in a race against time.

And this was just the beginning. In Part 2, we’ll highlight the incredible tutors, speakers, and jury members who helped steer these ideas toward impact.

Despite the pressure, the atmosphere was nothing short of electric. Laughter, whiteboard scribbles, and bursts of excitement filled the space as each team worked to bring their ideas to life.