OMMAX

Applied AI Hackathon with OMMAX and Hubert Burda Media

München, Germany1 month ago

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About the role

We are looking for curious and goal-oriented students and graduates from Munich and the surrounding area who want to apply AI in practice and solve real business challenges.

Responsibilities

At the hackathon, you will have the opportunity to bring your ideas to life for real client tasks and contribute to solutions for use cases that we are working on together with our clients.

Requirements

We especially welcome applications from the fields of computer science, data science, AI/ML, or related disciplines. You don't need to be an experienced programmer. You can also apply individually – teams will be formed on the day of the event. Furthermore, it is important to us that you are eager to exchange ideas with us, get to know our team, and learn more about what we do. You are studying or have completed your studies in "Computer Science", "Data Science", "AI/ML", or a related field. You are interested in AI and how technology can solve specific business challenges. You bring your ideas, diverse perspectives, and a willingness to try new things. Initial knowledge of AI agent systems would be beneficial. However, you don't need to be an experienced programmer. You live in Munich or the surrounding area.

Benefits

Date: November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: OMMAX HQ, Kaulbachstr. 4, 80539 München Real business challenge and datasets from Hubert Burda Media. Opportunity to develop an AI solution individually or in a team and present it to an expert jury from OMMAX and Burda. Understanding of potential AI application areas, including portfolio strategy, editorial content relevance, customer centricity, commercial potential, data availability, and reputational risks. Professional impulses and mentoring from the AI teams of OMMAX and Burda, including Lutz Finger, Director of AI at OMMAX, and Alexander Daving, Director of Technology & Digital Transformation at Burda. Exchange and networking with teams and other participants over food and drinks, as well as insights into potential career paths at OMMAX.

We are looking for curious and goal-oriented students and graduates from Munich and the surrounding area who want to apply AI in practice and solve real business challenges. We especially welcome applications from the fields of computer science, data science, AI/ML, or related disciplines. You don't need to be an experienced programmer. You can also apply individually – teams will be formed on the day of the event. Furthermore, it is important to us that you are eager to exchange ideas with us, get to know our team, and learn more about what we do. At the hackathon, you will have the opportunity to bring your ideas to life for real client tasks and contribute to solutions for use cases that we are working on together with our clients. You are studying or have completed your studies in "Computer Science", "Data Science", "AI/ML", or a related field. You are interested in AI and how technology can solve specific business challenges. You bring your ideas, diverse perspectives, and a willingness to try new things. Initial knowledge of AI agent systems would be beneficial. However, you don't need to be an experienced programmer. You live in Munich or the surrounding area. Date: November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Location: OMMAX HQ, Kaulbachstr. 4, 80539 München Application Deadline: November 12, 2026 Real business challenge and datasets from Hubert Burda Media. Opportunity to develop an AI solution individually or in a team and present it to an expert jury from OMMAX and Burda. Understanding of potential AI application areas, including portfolio strategy, editorial content relevance, customer centricity, commercial potential, data availability, and reputational risks. Professional impulses and mentoring from the AI teams of OMMAX and Burda, including Lutz Finger, Director of AI at OMMAX, and Alexander Daving, Director of Technology & Digital Transformation at Burda. Exchange and networking with teams and other participants over food and drinks, as well as insights into potential career paths at OMMAX.