Hackathon on the topic of urban mobility as one of the tools of regional development through knowledge-sharing

Abstract

This paper is dedicated to the importance of the university, its education, and research as well as cooperation with the practice of the region in which the university operates. The purpose of the paper is to point out the benefits of organizing events where university students as well as secondary and elementary school students have the opportunity to participate in solving specific problems of their region and city. The organization of such an event is beneficial for the city, as it will get the opportunity to find innovative solutions for its problems, and it will get citizens' opinions and perspectives on life in the city and feedback on the implemented activities. On the other hand, participants get the opportunity to work with real data, solve real problems under the guidance of experienced domestic and foreign experts and validate their ideas and verify their real contribution to their city and region. It is also a tool to encourage especially young residents to look for solutions for a better quality of life in the city and in the region and to keep such smart people in the region.