Please find answers to frequently asked questions below. Should you have any other questions or remarks, please contact  [email protected]. 

More about The Princess Máxima Center

The Princess Máxima Center treats all children with cancer in the Netherlands, and it’s where all research into childhood cancer in the country takes place. This makes the Princess Máxima Center the largest pediatric cancer center in Europe. More than 900 healthcare professionals and 450 scientists work closely with Dutch and international hospitals to find better treatments and new perspectives for a cure.

How else can I contribute to the Princess Máxima Center’s mission?

Go to the Google team page and decide how you will contribute: 

• Option 1: Donate on the team page
• Option 2: Become a team member and create your own action to raise funds for the Máxima

All donations will be given to the LATER program

All donations will support the LATER program at The Máxima, an initiative dedicated to the long-term (LAnge TERmijn) health and well-being of childhood cancer survivors. The LATER clinic monitors survivors' needs across psychological, social, and medical dimensions. Ongoing research within the LATER program seeks to mitigate long-term health effects and enhance treatment protocols, with the overarching goal of ensuring optimal quality of life for all childhood cancer survivors, now and in the future.

For more information, please see here.

Who can attend & what type of experience do I need?
Volunteers from all experience levels are welcome, from data enthusiasts to AI experts. We are looking for multi-talented teams. Below are some examples of possible team roles:

• Data Scientist – you rock statistical analysis and predictive analytics, are comfortable using R, Python, Matlab, or other common data analysis tools
• AI/ML Engineer – you are best friends with Large Language Models (LLMs) and other AI models, and you know how to use them to achieve your goal
• Developer – you are comfortable coding in various languages and can build things that machines can use to get things done
• Business Analyst - you dig deep into business needs and figure out how tech can fix those pain points, and you own the "Why" of a product or solution
• Etc.

Is healthcare experience required to join this hackathon?
No, this hackathon is suitable for all industries. You do not need to have any experience in healthcare in order to participate (or succeed).

Do I need a Google account or environment to participate?
No, Google will provide the environment for you to participate.

What do I need to bring to the hackathon?
Please bring your own laptop and charger so you are able to code on your own preferred device.

Can I also participate if my team is smaller than 4-5 members?
Due to the competition element, we recommend teams of 4-5 participants from the same organization. 

Are the enablement sessions mandatory?
We do recommend at least 1 team member to attend an enablement session. We will share valuable information about the hackathon which can advance your hacking skills.

Will the hackathon involve any patient data or PII?
The hackathon will not involve any patient data or Personally Identifiable Information to ensure strict patient privacy and confidentiality.