Shazam for Drones Hackathon – Final Showcase

​Shazam for Drones Hackathon – Final Showcase

​Location: Delta Hotel, Ottawa City Centre, 101 Lyon St. N, Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

​Registration

​Free Entry – RSVP Required
Spots are limited. Register now to secure your place.

​About the Event

​Join us for the final showcase of the Ottawa Defence Tech Hackathon, where ten finalist teams will present their real-time drone audio detection systems – tools designed to identify and classify small unmanned aerial systems (Class 1 UAS) by sound.

​Over the weekend, participants have developed software that can distinguish drones from background noise using acoustic signatures – the same way Shazam recognizes songs. The final event will feature live demonstrations, judging, and awards.

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​Schedule:

​4:30 – Doors Open & Networking
5:00 PM – Team Presentations Begin
6:30 PM – Awards & Closing Remarks

​7:00 PM – Event Concludes / Optional Networking

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​What to Expect:

• ​Live Team Pitches: Ten finalist teams will demonstrate their prototypes.

• ​Technology in Action: Real-time detection and classification.

• ​Awards Ceremony: $20,000 in prizes, including Best Presenter.

• ​Networking: Connect with innovators, sponsors, and defence technology experts.

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​Hosted by: Area X.O operated by Invest Ottawa

​In partnership with: AVSS · Kongsberg · NORRG · RMUS Canada · ThinkOn
Promotional Partner: The Icebreaker