Saar Ideathon by ORBIS
Take your first steps in IT!
You’ve always wanted to have a look at the world of IT, and you’d like to work with the latest Microsoft and SAP technologies for creating apps and dashboards? Then join our Saar Ideathon!
Take part in the Saar Ideathon by ORBIS on March 14th & 15th and:
Who are we looking for?
Pretty much any students studying in Germany and any young professionals who have always wanted to have a look at the world of IT or get a taste of consulting life are welcome. You don’t need any programming knowledge to join our Saar Ideathon. We’re looking for creative minds who want to bring their ideas to life and take the first steps with the latest SAP and Microsoft technologies.
What can I expect from the two-day Saar Ideathon?
You’ll arrive at our offices in Saarbrücken at 9:30 AM on March 14th. You’ll get to know our company and other like-minded individuals, and you’ll have the chance to get to know our executives and managers while having food & drinks. After an introduction to the Microsoft Power App technology, you and your team will implement an idea as part of a specific case study. You’ll find out about your case study on the day. If you want, you can sign up with your friends in groups of 5, or you can get together in groups of 5 with other participants on the day.
Our experienced team will be there to provide you with support while you create your app. As is typical for ideathons, you and your team will have the chance to continue working on your case study overnight, before presenting your results together the next day. What’s more, you’ll learn about the SAP Analytics Cloud dashboard on the second day. Before we round off the day together from 4:15 PM onwards, our jury will select the winners of the ideathon. The point of an ideathon isn’t to achieve the best technological result, but to put the most creative idea into practice and to gain some of your first experiences in the field of IT.
Which technologies will we be working with?
As part of the Saar Ideathon, data will be displayed and evaluated in custom charts and tables using the SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) business intelligence solution. The intuitive reporting tool enables you to examine actual current conditions, identify potential problems and model future scenarios. The SAC helps companies to analyze their data and processes, as well as simplifying their decision-making processes.
The Power Platform is a suite of powerful tools developed by Microsoft that allow you to create apps without having to write code and facilitate the effortless automation of repetitive tasks, as well as displaying data and enabling you to create comprehensive and customizable websites. As part of your case study, you and your team will learn more about the Power App and how to use it to create an app without coding.
The Power Platform makes it possible for anyone to innovate and unleash their creativity and efficiency so they can solve problems and take advantage of opportunities. So, get ready to create your first app!
How does the sleepover work?
Of course, we’re not going to force you to spend the night in our offices, but it’s quite typical for people at ideathons to carry on working on the case study overnight, if they want to. This is why we’re offering you the chance to spend the night on site as well as the chance to take a shower. We kindly ask you to bringyour own sleeping bag and roll mat with you. Don’t worry, we won’t leave you all alone all night; we’ll be there the whole time in case you need us.
In case you find yourself in need of a distraction at some point, we have loads of board games, video games and movies waiting for you. And if you prefer to sleep in the privacy of your own home, you’re more than welcome to come back in the morning to join us for breakfast feeling fresh and well-rested.
What are the prizes?
The winning team will get a cash prize of €1,000 (that’s €200 per person in a team of five), the team in second place will get gift vouchers worth €50 and the team in third place will receive a small gift. Everyone who takes part in the ideathon will get a certificate of participation.
What do I need to do to take part?
If you want to join our Saar Ideathon 2024, send us an informal application letter to saarideathon(at)orbis.de telling us your name and your current job or what you’re studying, as well as a little bit about yourself and your interests in just a few short sentences. Once we’ve accepted your application, you’ll get a rough idea of the agenda in advance, as well as a list of things to pack, so you’ll be well-prepared.
I have a question. Who should I ask?
Send an e-mail to our colleagues Flora and Anna at saarideathon(at)orbis.de if you have any questions. They’re organizing the Saar Ideathon by ORBIS and will also be on-site on both days.
We’re looking forward to getting to know you!