HACKLAB24
HACKLAB24 format
HACKLAB24 is a three-day co-creation laboratory taking place at the Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) from April 26th to 28th, 2024. This creative marathon (hackathon) brings together interdisciplinary teams that combine art and technology to design interactive digital creations.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
THEME: SHOWCASING DIVERSITY THROUGH DIGITAL ARTS
MUSICMOTION and SAT are establishing an ecosystem that enables all artists, inclusively, to co-create and showcase diversity in abilities, including artists with disabilities and artists without disabilities.
HACKLAB welcomes a diversity of participants in the following fields: sound and visual arts, programming, design, engineering, performing arts, UX design, fabrication, etc.
PROTOTYPES & CREATION
At the end of the weekend, teams will present their works to the public and jury members. We encourage teams to develop their prototypes based on a problem related to diversity in digital arts.
Some examples of creations:
An interactive audiovisual piece.
A new instrument for sound or audiovisual creation.
A reactive sound sculpture.
An interactive light installation.
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
SAT's Favorite Scholarship: SAT's research laboratory will host a research and creation residency for one week.
Desjardins Favorite Scholarship: 1500$ scholarship awarded to the Desjardins favorite team.
Printemps numérique : Full Access to MTL Connect offered to the winning team of HACKLAB24 (value of $2,495).
last edition video (2021)
registration
Registration is open until April 4th.
Individual or team registration is possible (with a maximum of 4 people per team, team members must register via the form).
Registration is open to everyone, regardless of disability status, without distinction.
Cost to participate: $50 + taxes.
This fee includes all breakfasts and lunches, access to space, necessary equipment, and technical assistance.
Participation is limited.
calendAr & location
CALENDAR
Call for participation opens: March 4th, 2024
Call for participation closes: April 4th, 2024
Selection announcement: April 15th, 2024
Team introduction at SAT Café: April 25th, 7 PM
Hackathon starts: April 26th, 6 PM
Project presentations (open to the public): April 28th, 7 PM
SAT Artistic Residency (selected team): May 6th to 13th
LOCATION
Society for Arts and Technology
1201, Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Montréal (Québec) H2X 2S6 Canada
RESOURCES & TOOLBOX
In addition to experienced mentors, software and technological hardware will be available for creating prototypes.
METALAB Technologies (SAT’s R&D)
LivePose : Technologie de détection de mouvements
Audiodice: Dispositif de spatialisation sonore
Scenic: Solution de téléprésence pour des événements connectés
ONF VIDEO ARCHIVES (100 exclusive audiovisual clips available as creative content
VARIOUS TECHNOLOGIES
Mantis Q40 - Braille display (The first braille keyboard and display integrated into one product)
Subpac Vibratory Vest
EEG Technology (Muse)
Projectors
MIDI Controllers
Speakers
Motion Sensors
Microphones
