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Orange Hackathon – Camara API: shape the future of technology!💡

🚀 Calling All Innovators, Developers, and Tech Enthusiasts!

Join us for an exciting hackathon where you’ll get hands-on experience with the future of telecom technology – Camara API! Connect with experts from Orange and partner companies, expand your skills, and compete for amazing prizes.

Why join?

🚀 Create real innovations – Leverage the advanced Camara API to develop groundbreaking projects that redefine how we interact with technology.

💡 Expand your horizons – Gain new skills, deepen your knowledge, and get inspired by industry professionals while working on cutting-edge solutions.

🏆 Compete for attractive prizes – A total prize pool of 10,000 PLN awaits the best projects.

🎯 Showcase your skills – Present your solution to Orange and open doors to exciting career opportunities in the telecom industry.

🌐 Access cutting-edge platforms – Leverage Orange Developer and Nokia's Network as Code to enhance your projects with seamless integration of 5G network capabilities.

Who can participate?

This challenge is open to tech and programming enthusiasts aged 18+. Participate solo or form a team of 2 to 5 people.

The challenge

💡 Come up with the best concept or prototype of an application using Camara API.

🎤 Present your idea at the Orange Hackathon final.

What is Camara?

Camara is a new standard that allows application developers to leverage the capabilities of telecommunication networks in a unified way across different operators worldwide.

Our vision

Imagine having direct access to telecom network capabilities—something that was previously only available to operators. With CAMARA API, developers can now enhance app performance, improve security, and unlock new possibilities, all without complex integrations. From real-time fraud detection to optimizing network quality for critical applications.

What kind of capabilities are we talking about?

Below are selected examples—there’s more beyond these.

📌 Quality on Demand API

Enables applications to automatically ensure high-quality network performance when they need higher bandwidth or lower latency.

📌 Location API

Works where GPS fails – ensuring seamless location tracking indoors, eliminating dead zones inside buildings.

📌 SimSwap API

Enhances security by providing real-time SIM change data directly from telecom operators, improving authentication and fraud prevention.

This vision is being brought to life by Orange and other industry leaders within the Linux Foundation’s Camara project.

Why Camara?

✅ Access advanced mobile network functions

✅ One API standard designed to work across all telecom operators

✅ No technical complexity – simple REST interface

✅ Single integration, global possibilities

✅ Supported by industry leaders – ensuring continuous growth and innovation

Camara is backed by Orange and other leading telecom operators, making it a game-changing opportunity for developers.

Hackathon schedule

📅 Registration: February 3 – March 13, 2025

🌐 Project development (online work with Mentors support using the API): February 27 – March 13, 2025

✅ Confirmation of participation in the onsite final: March 14, 2025

📍 Onsite Final (Warsaw): March 20, 2025

Note: The project concept presentation, including details on how the Camera API will be utilized, must be uploaded to the hackathon platform by March 13, 2025. Based on these submissions, finalists will be selected to present their final projects to the Jury during the on-site finale in Warsaw.

Don’t wait – this is your chance to show the world what you can do! Join the community of innovators, connect with industry experts, and create something truly impactful. Register today! 🚀

Prizes

Winners can look forward to attractive cash prizes – check out the details below.

The Prizes will be provided in two separate pools: for participants who are not Orange employees and for Orange employees.

1st place (non-Orange employees)

5 000 PLN gross

2nd place (non-Orange employees)

3 000 PLN gross

3rd place (non-Orange employees)

2 000 PLN gross

1st place (Orange employees)

5 000 PLN gross

2nd place (Orange employees)

3 000 PLN gross

3rd place (Orange employees)

2 000 PLN 2 000 PLN

20.03.2025

08:30 - 09:15: Registration + welcome coffee
09:15 - 09:25: Welcome note – Piotr Jaworski/Marcin Ratkiewicz
09:25 - 09:45: Telco as a platform trend and Camara standard in Orange – Konrad Lipiec/Orange Poland
09:45 - 10:00: Network As Code and selected Camara API use cases – Lauri Alho/Nokia
10:00 - 10:15: TV Broadcasting and Video Streaming use cases – Jacek Gwizdak/Sony
10:15 - 10:30: Drone services – Andrzej Zieliński/Orange Poland, Joanna Rutkowska/Farada Group
10:30 - 10:45: Coffee break
10:45 - 12:15: Demonstrations in the 5G Lab - QoD, drones, Network as Code
12:15 - 13:00: Lunch
13:00 - 14:30: Teams presentations
14:30 - 15:15: Jury deliberations
15:15 - 16:00: Award ceremony
16:00: Closing of the Hackathon

The event will take place in conference room E/0/CK and the 5G Lab.

How to join?

Click the "Take the challenge" button and fill out a short registration form between February 3 and March 13, 2025.
Work on your project online with support from Mentors, using the provided API, from February 27 to March 13, 2025.
Upload your project concept presentation, including details on how the Camera API will be utilized, to the hackathon platform by March 13, 2025. Finalists will be selected based on these submissions and will receive confirmation of their qualification for the onsite final via email on March 14, 2025.
After being selected as a finalist, you will have additional time to refine and complete your project before the onsite final.
Join the onsite hackathon final in Warsaw on March 20, 2025, present your final project to the Jury, and compete for prizes from a 10,000 PLN prize pool!

Innovation: We assess the uniqueness of the idea and the creative use of the CAMARA API capabilities. We especially appreciate unconventional combinations of different API functions and solutions that address real but previously unmet needs.
Usefulness: We evaluate how well the solution addresses real-world problems and its potential impact. Higher scores are given to solutions that effectively meet user needs, improve existing processes, or introduce valuable new functionalities.
Scalability: We analyze the solution’s ability to grow and adapt to larger user bases, different markets, or additional functionalities. Solutions with a clear strategy for expansion and technical scalability receive higher scores.
Feasibility: We assess the practicality of implementing the solution, considering technical, business, and operational constraints. Solutions with a well-thought-out execution plan and realistic implementation pathways are rated higher.
Quality of the prototype: Functional prototypes score higher than mere concepts. We evaluate the level and quality of CAMARA API utilization within the project, rewarding efficient combinations of different API functions and their optimal use.
Presentation: We assess the ability to communicate the key benefits of the solution, the vision for its future development, and how it leverages technologies such as the Camera API to enhance its capabilities.

Mentors

Piotr Orpel

Systems Architect and Python Developer at Orange Innovation. A graduate of Physics and Nuclear Technology at the Warsaw University of Technology who found his calling in the world of IT. He specializes in the development of API management systems and the automation of cybersecurity processes. At Orange Innovation, he thrives as a programmer, systems architect, technical coordinator, and mentor.

Orange Innovation Poland
Ludovic Robert

Ludovic Robert has been involved in API activities for 10 years at Orange and has served as the Dev Lead for the CAMARA project. As the code owner of several CAMARA APIs, he is one of the top contributors to the Linux Foundation project. Ludovic is also actively engaged in the development of these APIs within the Orange network, working on both live implementations and sandbox environments. You can consult Ludovic for anything relating to API specification and technical implementation.

Orange Innovation France
Johann Lebel

Johann Lebel is API Business Development Manager at Orange, dedicated to advancing business opportunities through innovative API solutions. With over 12 years of experience in customer engagement and innovation, he strives to empower clients in the digital landscape. Johann can answer your questions regarding the integration of APIs in your customer’s journey.

Orange Innovation France
Abdelaziz Dhaouadi

As a Developer Advocate, Abdelaziz is passionate about mastering Nokia Network as Code platform from end to end and helping developers build their own applications. Working with Network as Code is exciting, as it allows him to support the development of cutting-edge solutions. He enjoys coding in Python, testing new features, tracking performance, and hunting down bugs. His role is to guide developers through the platform, troubleshoot issues, and provide clear documentation to ensure a smooth experience. Outside of work, Abdelaziz is a triathlete, and is working towards earning a professional athlete title alongside his role at Nokia. Training for these events keeps him focused, disciplined, and energized.

Nokia
Maksat Sabitbek

Maksat is a Developer Advocate at Nokia, specializing in cloud-native solutions and developer experience optimization. Passionate about coding, particularly in Python, he thrives on learning new technologies and solving technical challenges. With a Computer Science degree, Maksat fosters a data-driven culture and shares knowledge through mentorship. Outside the tech world, he enjoys strategy games like Monopoly and Unstable Unicorns, always fueled by innovation and a love for learning.

Nokia

Jury

Prof. Jordi Mongay Batalla

Warsaw University of Technology, Institute of Telecommunications

Jordi is with the Warsaw University of Technology, Institute of Telecommunications. He is also an adjunct Faculty Member at the University of Nicosia (Cyprus). He is/has been an adviser in different international and national agencies for mobile networks and cybersecurity, such as the EU Cybersecurity Agency (ENISA), the NATO Scientific and Technologies Organisation, the Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs and the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure for autonomous automotive, and the Polish Office of Electronic Communications. He is a member of O-RAN and CEN/CLC SDOs. Jordi Mongay Batalla has coordinated over 15 research projects (Europe Horizon, H2020, Celtic-Next, etc.) on Mobile Networks and has published over 200 research papers in journals such as IEEE ComMag, IEEE WCM, IEEE JSAC, ACM CSUR, IEEE T-ITS, etc.
Marcin Ratkiewicz

Director of Orange Innovation Poland, Orange Polska

Marcin is the Director of Orange Innovation Poland, a key unit driving innovation within the Orange Group, uniting 300 experts, engineers, and specialists. He leads the creation and implementation of groundbreaking solutions in Telco, ICT, DATA & AI, Cloud, IoT, and TV. With over 20 years of ICT and telecommunications experience, he blends technological vision with market needs. He holds a Master’s in IT and telecommunications from Warsaw University of Technology and a management and finance degree from Warsaw School of Economics. Marcin graduated from the Leadership Academy for Poland and the Henryka Bochniarz Leadership Academy. He mentors within Orange and the broader business community. Committed to equal opportunities, he fosters an open, tolerant work environment. His interests in natural sciences, sociology, and anthropology enrich his approach to sustainable development and innovation.
Alexandru Ciinaru

Product and Business Development Manager, Telco API - Orange

Alexandru is responsible for product innovation and business growth by bridging technical expertise and strategic development in the Network API domain at Orange. His work spans product and business development for Telco APIs, cloud-native services delivery at Orange Business, and 5G edge computing technical projects, where he led cross-functional teams to design, implement, and launch scalable solutions in Orange countries. With more than 10 years in the telecom and cloud business and by having a hands-on approach to customer discovery, market research, and solution architecture, he collaborates with diverse internal stakeholders and external partners to create impactful products and use cases that align with Network API strategy at Orange and market trends. Alexandru holds a M.Sc. degree in Microsystems and a B.Sc. degree in Applied Electronics, both from the University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania.
Adam M. Cudny

Chairman of Supervisory Board of Farada Group and RITS Professional Services

Serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple startups, is deeply involved in supervisory boards and angel investor networks. As CEO of a Life Sciences-focused fund management company since 2014, and co-founder of LSI and Scanderia investment funds, he has reviewed around 350 Life Science projects, successfully funding 36. Currently, he chairs the Supervisory Board of RITS Professional Services, a tech company born from a startup, and Farada Group LLC - leader of drone industry in Poland.
Lauri Alho

Head of Ecosystem Development at Nokia

Lauri manages partnerships at Nokia Arena and leads technical projects, including a record-breaking 5G mmWave network with 2 Gbps uplink speeds and an innovative Andrea Bocelli remote concert. For Nokia Network as Code, he manages EMEA customer relationships and represents the company at telecom events. With a background in automating workflow processes at Nokia CNS, Lauri's passion for IT began in middle school through coding. His strengths include building stakeholder collaborations, creating effective teams, and developing strategic solutions. He holds an M.Sc. in Information Technology from Tampere University and is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Nokia Bell Labs, recognized for his significant contributions to telecommunications and network development.