Hackathon at AG Insurance

Information Technology (IT) is a rapidly evolving field where standing still is not an option. Every week, month, or year, new technologies emerge, ready to conquer the world. Staying up-to-date with contemporary systems is crucial. But how do you keep your mind engaged? The answer lies in independent or collaborative projects called Hackathons. provide the perfect platform for teams to brainstorm within specific topics. So, when the opportunity arose, I couldn’t pass up participating in AG’s first Hackathon.

AG Insurance embarked on a project centered around mental health—an app designed to enhance the well-being of individuals, young or old. Our team initiated a groundbreaking project targeting seniors (aged 65+). Leveraging an app, we collected their biomedical data through wearables and other hardware applications equipped with sensors for measuring heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and more. Users were encouraged to report their daily well-being, remaining connected within a network of close friends and family. This way, if anything happened or if someone felt unwell, others would be informed. While there are additional exciting features tied to this app, I won’t delve into all the details in this blog post

To our surprise, we managed to convince the jury and won the Best Pitch award. The realization that we might have developed a groundbreaking app capable of effecting real change was a feeling unlike any other. Overall, those 48 hours of work and passion were truly worthwhile. AG Insurance generously granted us full access to their new building, and we were treated to the healthiest and most delicious meals during the three days we spent there. It was an incredibly enjoyable weekend, and I’d like to express my gratitude to my team for the fantastic collaboration.