Hoboken, NJ, United States
The BlueHack hackathon against human trafficking was a major event organized by the Stevens Institute of Technology, IBM, and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. The hackathon was held at Babbio Hall at the Stevens Institute of Technology from March 1-3, 2019. The event brought together experts from a range of disciplines, including technology, law enforcement, and social science, to develop innovative solutions to the global crisis of human trafficking.
Finalist teams at the BlueHack Hackathon
The hackathon featured a number of key challenges related to human trafficking, provided by the district attorney of Manhattan. Participants worked in teams to develop solutions to these challenges, using data, technology, and their expertise to drive progress in the fight against human trafficking. The hackathon provided an opportunity for participants to learn from each other, to collaborate, and to develop solutions that can make a real difference in the fight against human trafficking. The event was a major success, resulting in the development of a number of innovative technologies and approaches that can help to combat this global crisis.
