Applied AI Hackathon
Join fellow students and graduates to tackle a real-life business challenge using agentic AI. With a challenge and dataset provided by Hubert Burda Media, you’ll turn ideas into practical use cases and present your solutions to OMMAX and Burda experts.
Build AI solutions with OMMAX and Burda
Discover how AI can address real business challenges — and put your ideas to work.
At the Applied AI Hackathon, you’ll work with real use cases and datasets from Hubert Burda Media. You’ll choose one area to focus on and explore how AI could help:
- Portfolio strategy
- Editorial relevance
- Consumer orientation
- Commercial potential
- Data availability
- Reputational risk
Work individually or form a team on the day to develop your ideas and present them to a jury of experts.
Lutz Finger, Chief AI Officer at OMMAX, Alexandre Davin, Director Technology & Digital Transformation at Burda, and our team will share insights from their AI work, guide your thinking, and provide sparring as you shape your solution. You’ll get a closer look at how AI is applied in business and how promising ideas can become practical solutions.
What to expect?
The day will include an introduction to the challenge, mentored work, and final presentations, followed by networking over food and drinks. We’ll share the detailed schedule once it’s confirmed.
Our hackathon is for curious, ambitious students and graduates interested in AI and its practical applications. You don’t need to be an expert coder, but an interest in AI and familiarity with agentic systems will help. Bring your ideas, your perspective, and your willingness to explore.
You’ll have the chance to exchange ideas with the AI teams at OMMAX and Burda and receive hands-on guidance from them. You’ll also learn more about their work, explore potential career opportunities at OMMAX, and connect with fellow participants who share your interest in AI.
We look forward to seeing what you’ll create.
Who should apply?
- You’re a student or graduate based in Munich or the surrounding area.
- You’re studying Computer Science, Informatics, Data Science, AI/ML, or a related field.
- You’re curious about AI and how technology can solve real business challenges — you don’t need to be an expert coder.
Application
Interested in joining? Apply below by November 12.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Helen Mack, Consultant People & Culture, below.
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Meet Lutz Finger, Chief AI Officer at OMMAX
With more than 25 years of experience building AI-driven products at Google, LinkedIn, and Snap, Lutz brings a rare mix of hands-on product expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and AI strategy. He has built products used by millions, founded two companies with successful exits, and teaches AI strategy and product development at Cornell University. His focus: turning promising ideas into technology that works in practice.
Meet Alexandre Davin, Director Technology & Digital Transformation at Burda
With more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of business, technology, and AI, Alexandre combines executive leadership with hands-on technical and entrepreneurial expertise. He co-founded an AI engineering company, served as Chief AI Officer, and now sits on the management boards of BurdaVerlag Data Publishing and FactField. His focus: turning technology into sustainable growth, stronger businesses, and measurable impact.
CONTACT
Helen Mack Consultant People & CultureJoin the Applied AI Hackathon with OMMAX and Burda
Everything you need to know about the Applied AI Hackathon at OMMAX
The winners in AI will not be the ones with the flashiest demos; they will be the ones who turn messy work into reliable workflows.
Lutz Finger
Chief AI Officer
Help shape what AI can do
At OMMAX, we’re growing our capabilities across tech, data & AI and helping businesses turn new technologies into real-world impact. The hackathon is a chance to meet some of the people behind this work, hear how we approach complex challenges, and explore how ideas can become practical solutions.
Have questions? Get in touch with Helen
Helen Mack
Consultant People & Culture