TeleAgriCulture Hackathon

Synthetic Natures and Sensorial Futures is a hands-on hackathon exploring how AI and environmental sensing can be rethought through creative practice. Working with TeleAgriCulture kits, participants will prototype new ways of sensing, simulating, and engaging with ecological data.

The focus is on microdosing AI: low energy, on-device machine learning using tools like TensorFlow, Jupyter, and ESP32 systems. Instead of abstract models, participants work directly with live data, mesh networks, and local sensing infrastructures. This is not just about building tools, it’s about questioning how AI constructs nature. Through speculative interfaces, visualisations, and installations, participants will explore alternative ways of understanding environmental systems and their social impact.

The event brings together media artists, designers, and technologists to produce rapid prototypes and critical responses.

SOLD OUT! All participant slots are already taken.

Plan for the Hackathon

Day1. 10:00 – 17:00

– Introduction to the Hackathon and the TeleAgriCulture Infrastructure

– Set Up a Board Using Our New Toolkit

– Random Cards Oblique Strategies Ideation & Discussion

– Individual Rapid Prototyping with Either Our API or Directly on the Board

– Breakout Session

– End of Day Social

Day 2. 10:00-18:00

– Recap of Previous Day, Updates, Feedback & Planning

– Breakout Development and User Testing Session

– Feedback and Recommendations Session for TeleAgriCulture

– End Sprint, Project presentations and Prizes