Register

December 2025 | Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok

48 hours. 10+ disciplines. 1 living colony.

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Registration Steps

Step 1: Choose Your Track

Track	Best For	Deliverable
Theory	Mathematicians, theorists	Proofs, complexity results
Application	Engineers, developers	Working mission
Research	Data scientists, analysts	Discoveries, patterns
Bio-Inspired	Biologists, ecologists	Validation, improvement
Philosophy	Philosophers, ethicists	Essays, frameworks

Step 2: Form Your Team

Requirement: At least 2 disciplines per team.

Why? Because emergence happens at the intersection.

• A mathematician alone proves theorems
• A mathematician + biologist discovers how ants do math
• A mathematician + biologist + philosopher asks what it means

Team Size: 2-5 members

Can’t find a team? Register as individual — we’ll match you at the opening mixer.

Step 3: Select Your Role

Team Lead

• Primary contact
• Submits deliverables
• Coordinates team

Team Member

• Contributes expertise
• Collaborates on deliverables

Observer

• Watch and learn
• No deliverables required
• Great for government officials, sponsors, media

Mentor

• Faculty or industry expert
• Available to advise teams
• Drop-in participation

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Registration Form

Personal Information

• Full Name *
• Email *
• Institution/Organization *
• Department/Field *
• Role * (Student / Faculty / Industry / Government / Other)
• Country *

Participation Details

• Registration Type *

  • Team Lead (I’m forming a team)
  • Team Member (Joining existing team)
  • Individual (Match me with a team)
  • Observer
  • Mentor

• Track Preference * (select up to 2)

  • Theory
  • Application
  • Research
  • Bio-Inspired
  • Philosophy

• Disciplines You Bring * (select all that apply)

  • Biology / Entomology
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Economics
  • Physics
  • Philosophy
  • Cognitive Science
  • Engineering / Robotics
  • Business / Management
  • Neuroscience
  • Art / Design
  • Media / Film
  • Education (K-12)
  • Government / Policy
  • Other: _________

Technical Background

• Programming Experience

  • None
  • Beginner (can read code)
  • Intermediate (can write scripts)
  • Advanced (can build systems)

• Familiarity with Graph Databases

  • Never used
  • Heard of them
  • Used before
  • Expert

• Ant Colony Optimization Knowledge

  • New to me
  • Read about it
  • Implemented before
  • Published research

Logistics

• Dietary Requirements

  • None
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Halal
  • Other: _________

• T-Shirt Size

  • S / M / L / XL / XXL

• Need Accommodation?

  • No, I’ll arrange my own
  • Yes, please help me find nearby options

For Team Leads Only

• Team Name (optional, can add later)
• Team Members (email addresses, comma-separated)
• Brief Description (what does your team want to explore?)

For Individuals Seeking Team

• What Can You Contribute? (2-3 sentences)
• What Do You Want to Learn? (2-3 sentences)

For Observers

• Purpose of Observation
  • Government evaluation
  • Sponsor interest
  • Media coverage
  • Academic interest
  • Other: _________

For Mentors

• Areas of Expertise (comma-separated keywords)
• Availability (hours during hackathon)
• Brief Bio (for participant matching)

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Important Dates

Date	Event
Now	Registration opens
Dec 10	Early bird deadline (guaranteed swag)
Dec 15	Team formation deadline
Dec 18	Final registration closes
Dec 19	Opening ceremony
Dec 21	Closing ceremony & prizes

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What’s Included

All Participants:

• Full event access (48 hours)
• Meals and snacks
• Hackathon t-shirt
• Access to running colony
• Technical mentorship
• WiFi and workspace

Track Winners:

• Cash prizes ($1,000 - $5,000)
• Co-authorship opportunities
• Publication support
• Continued collaboration

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Registration Fee

Category	Fee
Students	FREE
Faculty	FREE
Industry	$50
Government	FREE
K-12 Groups	FREE

All fees waived for first 100 registrants.

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Questions?

Email: hackathon@ants-at-work.com

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Telegram: @AntsAtWorkHackathon

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Ready?

[SUBMIT REGISTRATION]

By registering, you agree to the code of conduct and consent to photography/video during the event.

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The colony awaits your contribution.

Register now. Think later. That’s what ants do.