From the very first minutes, the atmosphere was electric. Ideas were generated, challenged, discarded, and refined. You could see individuals coming together as a team. The diversity of backgrounds sparked unique perspectives.

Of course, everyone wanted to achieve more than was realistic in just two days, but that ambition amped up the energy. In the end, every team succeeded in presenting a working solution to the jury, and the quality and creativity of those solutions were truly impressive.

The impact of the hackathon wasn't just measured in prototypes or pitch decks. It was about insights, inspiration, and breaking down barriers. Everyone—students and Nintendo colleagues alike—experienced firsthand how quickly digital solutions can be developed using ServiceNow. And most importantly, they witnessed how the platform can bring value beyond the traditional IT domain.

It was a true exchange of ideas, and a vivid memory that will stay with all of us. It’s about building real solutions that bring real value—simply and intuitively.

Promoting that understanding of an ESM was one of our most important goals, and the hackathon showed it can be achieved. And best of all, at the end of the two days, everyone went home with a smile on their face. That was exactly the result we were hoping for.