Chill with AI
Details
The Department of Tourism Management at the University of Malta, in collaboration with GDG Malta and UN Tourism, is organising a two-day hackathon taking place from Friday 8th May to Saturday 9th May.
Chill with AI: Intelligent Urban Heat Mitigation Solutions
This event brings together participants for two days of learning, building, and pitching innovative ideas. It includes a hands-on workshop on AI-driven prototyping, followed by a hackathon where teams will develop solutions and present them to a panel of experts.
Participants are encouraged to bring their ideas and collaborate to create impactful solutions that help keep our cities cooler and more sustainable.
Register your team using the form: https://forms.gle/fV8N1PFCcq9qL18L7
Agenda
Day 1
9:00 AM: Workshop on Prototyping with AI
1:00 PM: Start of Hackathon
Day 2
6:00 PM: Final Presentation of idea
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Hosted By
James Gatt, Administrator
AOSP Enthusiast
Recognized Developer on XDA Developers
Experienced with both AOSP and Device Engineering
Matthias Bartolo, Logistics
Matthias Bartolo (Graduate Student Member, IEEE) received the B.Sc. IT (Hons.) in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Malta in 2024, graduating with First Class Honours and ranking first in his cohort. He subsequently completed an M.Sc. in ICT by Research at the University of Malta in 2025. His principal research interests lie in computer vision, applied machine learning, and in exploring how AI may be harnessed to support and empower individuals. He has gained considerable experience working on real-world projects involving complex datasets, developing practical solutions in contexts where the way forward was not immediately apparent. In this regard, he upholds a strong commitment to integrity and embraces the ideal of being “a man for others,” striving to use his abilities in service of the greater good.
Matthias is actively involved in multiple projects that bridge research and application, advancing computer vision and applied machine learning techniques while contributing to several peer-reviewed publications. He was selected as a member of the Google Developers Group in Malta, where he contributes to various projects and initiatives within the group and the university. Beyond his academic and technical work, he also forms part of several voluntary organisations, further reflecting his commitment to service and community engagement. In 2024, he was honoured with the Dean’s List Award by the Faculty of ICT in recognition of his outstanding academic achievements, and was robed by the Rector during the graduation ceremony as the top student of his cohort.
Joseph Grech, Hospitality
Matthew Mangion, Designer
Andrea Filiberto Lucas, Marketing
I am a Research Support Officer I within the Department of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Malta and a Master of Science student specialising in AI. My work focuses on applied computer vision, intelligent systems, and dataset-driven research. I contribute to active research projects within the Faculty of ICT, with responsibilities ranging from model development and evaluation to data processing, automation, and system integration.
I am particularly interested in bridging academic research with real-world applications through practical AI solutions and collaborative development.
Jonathan Attard, Treasurer
Gabriel Hili, Community Engagement
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Partners
University of Malta (https://www.um.edu.mt/ict/ai)
UN Tourism (https://www.untourism.int)
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Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-malta-presents-chill-with-ai/.