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Looking back

Started by our technologists, the annual event was quickly recognized as an incredible opportunity to harness the organic interest and momentum it created. Today, the �۶���Ƶ Hackathon is one of our Group Operations and Technology Office flagship events, organized at a global level as part of our commitment to building a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

I still remember the excitement of joining a small group of enthusiastic engineers for the first ever �۶���Ƶ Hackathon in 2014. We were around 80 people hacking on just a handful of projects. Most of us stayed up all night, powered by coffee and the excitement of possibly turning a pet project into a winning idea! It’s unbelievable to see how much it’s grown. I couldn’t have predicted that when I participated in the event 10 years later, I’d be surrounded by thousands of global participants and over 400 teams - says Ben London, one of our Distinguished Engineers.

Hacking the future

The question we’re trying to address every year: How can our colleagues bring real change to the future of banking by using their skills and experience. The answer? Our engineers are offered dedicated time to code a great idea into life, while providing invaluable hands-on experience in how to translate business needs into digital solutions.

The words “hold on guys, I’ve just had a crazy idea” can come from anywhere, from an intern to a senior leader. The best part of the Hackathon – every voice is heard and all participants live by the mentality that no ideas are bad ideas.

Reviewing the history of the annual Hackathon is testament to the enthusiasm, agility, and curiosity of our engineering community for anyone who doesn’t get to experience it themselves - says Rick Carey, Group Chief Technology Officer.