List of hackathons in Kelvin Grove, Australia in 2018

 Create a Blog Post that impacts the world at the HEARD Blog Hackathon! Watch the Promo Video on Youtube and share with your friends. If you struggle with health-related issues or you care for someone who does, do you feel like your voice is being heard? It can be disempowering when others don't understand what life looks like for you. This has definitely been true for me as a carer to an Autistic child. And I've heard from many others over the last few months who would love to feel more empowered to share their stories but don't know where to start.  That's why I'm hosting the HEARD Blog Hackathon on  March 24. HEARD stands for Heartwarming, Empowering, Acknowledging, Resonating and Daring. The purpose of this event is to empower you to create a blog post so you can express yourself fully and connect others to your experience of life. About The Workshop You will have access to expert support and technology to help you create a powerful blog post in just one day. We'll run hands-on workshop sessions so you can learn how to write an impactful blog post with ease. You'll also hear from others who have started sharing their stories about health and wellbeing and see the impact of this first-hand. Talks by  Author Sally Thibault will share her journey as a carer and how it has inspired her to forge a career in health. Startup entrepreneur at EyeSyght, Santiago Velasquez (accompanied by his guide dog Lockie) will share his journey toward inventing technology that will make it possible for blind people to consume visual digital content in real time. Other Fun Stuff (stay tuned for more) Learn how to DJ with accidental music festival owner James Henderson. Do a green screen vlog in the afternoon with The Australian Acting Academy's Brendan Glanville This is going to be a powerful event and we aim to publish all 150 stories to connect others to your experience of life. Imagine the impact that being HEARD will have on ending health-related discrimination. What to Bring A laptop or tablet to write on. Alternatively, pen and paper. If you want to do audio or video: audio recording device or smartphone with video or audio recording capability. A warm top in case the room is cool. Food, or money for food if you are self-catering. A parent or guardian if you are under 18 (A guardian must be present at all times during the event if you are under 18).  Notes There is wheelchair access to the building. We will have team members on standby to assist but please let us know of your needs ahead of time by emailing support [at] writally.com. This event is proudly hosted by Writally. Supporters A big thank you to Fishburners who have provided the space for our meetup. Fishburners is Australia’s largest community of tech startups and a not for profit organisation. They support over 300 startups in their communities in Brisbane and Sydney and host more than 500 events around Australia. They offer a free one week trial which you can take up here: www.fishburners.org.         Legal stuff: You retain copyright of your blog post and if you agree to be published by Writally, you will be promoted as the author unless you wish to remain anonymous. 

Australia's first Sextech Hackathon is here. In the next few decades, our sex lives will undergo incredible change. Sextech is already estimated to be worth A$20B and is set to become one of the fastest growing multi-billion dollar industries in the next few years.A diverse range of voices and ideas are urgently needed to find new and innovative ways to use technology to deliver sex education, products and services for sexual health and wellness, assault reporting and dating.Join a team, or bring your own idea, and work on solving issues related to sexuality through technology. What Is SexTech? Most simply, SexTech is any technology designed with the intention of enhancing human sexuality and human sexual experience. Solutions may cover any of the areas associated with sexual experience from sexual health and wellbeing, to personal safety, choice of sexual experiences, personal dignity in sex, games, entertainment and dating experiences.  • Why Should You Care? Innovations in sextech will allow us to experience, express, and understand our sexualities in ways we never thought possible.  The key value of sextech products and services is that they are designed around relationships, bringing new ideas of intimacy, pleasure and desire to the human experience. While there is plenty of potential in this space, it is largely untapped.  We believe that women-identified technologies and thinkers can influence the direction of this market, while also changing the cultural conversation and attitudes toward female sexuality. This event is designed to be open to all, but our ambition is for women's voices to be contributing elements to all projects arising from our event. • The SexTech Hackathon. What’s That? A weekend-long hackathon in which all members will collaborate intensively on creating sextech products. Unlike other hackathons that may require some coding expertise, we are open to all skills and experience levels. Gathering together in teams, you will innovate, and depending on the expertise of the team, generate a working prototype, whether this is a technology product, a design or a campaign.  • Who Can Participate? We welcome people of all job descriptions, whether you’re a designer, developer, marketer, entrepreneur, project manager, therapist or sexologist. Diverse groups often work incredibly well together to produce the best results.  In particular, we are focused on making space for, and elevating the voices and perspectives of, women-identified people, although we support inclusion of all genders and sexualities. • Program Format & Schedule Kicking off on Friday evening March 23 with talks from inspiring mentors. We will form teams according to categories of interests and problem statements. Following the team forming on Friday night, the remainer of the weekend will be spent working togethr to bring a project to life, and finish on Sunday with a Shark Tank-style pitch to a panel of judges. Schedule: March 23 (evening) - Sextech Talks and Team Formation. March 24 (day) - Hack day, work as teams, receiving expert mentoring from industry leaders. March 25 (day) - Hack day and pitching. Afterparty! Categories to work at the sextech hackathon: Health Education Pleasure Consent Relationships Dating International speakers and mentors Polly Rodriguez, CEO of Unbound Mal Harrison, Director of Center For Erotic Intelligence Aurelie Salvaire, founder of Shiftbalance, think-and-action tank collecting, producing and spreading information on everyday sexism  Victoria Cullen, sexologist and co-founder of the world's first academic sex toy design course at RMIT University

We're thrilled to announce the first official TMA Alumni Breakfast Session.  Throughout 2018, the TMA Alumni, Alumni Partners and Event Partners will be spoilt rotten when it comes to food for the mind, and a little food for the belly as an added extra.  Our first TMA Alumni Breakfast Session is a very special session featuring two incredible women.  From 8am-930am on March 9th, Patrycja Slawuta, Founder of SelfHackathon and Annie Crawford, Founder and Chair of CanToo will grace us with their presence and wisdom. Patrycja and Annie will each give us insight into their world and will share lessons learned along the way, with a focus on the increasingly relevant theme of resilence.  Both Patrycja and Annie practice and talk about overcoming obstacles and emotions/feelings holding us back to make a meaningful difference, from a practical as well as scientific standpoints. For anyone interested in work-life balance, career progression and making meaningful changes, this will be an invaluable opportunity to learn from and network with incredible people. Tea, coffee and a light breakfast will be provided to ensure you're set for the day!  None of this would be made possible without our official alumni sponsor, IAG.  To learn more about Annie: Annie Crawford Biography: Can Too Founder and Chair Having lost her own father to bowel cancer at age 51, Can Too founder Annie knows firsthand the devastating impact that cancer can have on an individual and their family. Originally a social worker, working in community mental health and sexual assault, Annie moved  into human resources before helping to set up a biotechnology start-up in San Francisco, California. After returning to Australia in 2003, rather than re-enter the paid workforce, Annie decided to work on new project that was all about “making a difference”. Annie decided to combine her passion for running and fitness with raising money for a non-profit organisation. And so, the idea for Can Too was born. Five months later, in May 2005, the first Can Too program was up and running.  Can Too has now trained 14,500 participants and raised nearly $20 M for cancer research in NSW, Victoria, Qld and the ACT in running, ocean swimming and triathlon. Annie is Chair of the Can Too Foundation and was on the Board of Cure Cancer Australia from 2011- 2106 and the Board of 10 Thousand Girl Campaign from 2011- 2105. She is currently on the Council of Opportunity International - a not for profit that specializes in giving microfinance to women living in India and other parts of Asia. Annie also works as an Executive Coach, primarily in the not for profit space. She received an AM in 2013 and has received other awards in recognition of her work, including nominations for Australian of the year. To learn more about Patrycja: Patrycja Slawuta, MA, PhD(c) Psych, is a New York City-based behavioural scientist. After spending 10+ years in academia, Patrycja founded SelfHackathon, a boutique consultancy that uses cutting edge scientific research for business innovation. As an expert on the complexity, nonlinearity and messiness of the human nature, Patrycja lectures globally and works with some of the most exciting and disruptive startups and organizations in the world. In her free time she runs marathons, reads scientific articles and meditates. In that particular order.

This is a two day Hackathon which we hold twice a year. We find the little guys who are trying to make a difference in the community, who need the help of IT professionals, then over the weekend hack away to design and develop a solution that they can walk away with. It's allot of fun, great for networking and an awesome way to help out community!

Startups and entrepreneurs in the mining & resources sector! Do you have technology that can make a positive impact on the resources sector? You're invited to participate in the Komatsu: Transform Mining hackathon event. You'll get to apply your proprietary technology to one or more Komatsu challenges: Wireless communications and localisation, Realtime material characterizations, Ground engaging tools, or Optimizing ore extraction. You'll compete for up to $20,000 in cash prizes and credits and the chance to visit one of Komatsu's global sites, relevant to your technology. You can also win the opportunity to collaborate with Komatsu and earn support for the ongoing development of your IP.You retain all your IP. Make sure you're prepared for your Komatsu: Transform Mining hackathon experience -- visit the tips page!

Please note, this event is now full, with no tickets remaining. If you'd like to be the first to hear about future events, you can subscribe to our newsletters here.   Impact Boom invites you to join Brisbane's social innovation community for a lively breakfast panel discussion, audience Q&A and networking with key movers and shakers in the field.   Activating System Change: Cross-Sectoral Ideas To Tackle Complex Community Issues Experience Brisbane's best views as you hear a diverse panel discuss key ideas and share insights to help unlock some of the key challenges faced when tackling wicked problems. Dig deeper. Audience questions will be encouraged directly after the panel.   When? Thursday February 8th, 7:30-9:30am 7:30am - Welcome, Networking & Light Breakfast 8am-9am - Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A. 9-9:30am - Networking   The Panel Tom Allen, CEO, Impact Boom (Moderator) Belinda Drew, CEO, Community Services Industry Alliance Steve Williams, Social Innovator, Marist 180, Homeless Hackathon, Techfugees Qld Helen Sharpley, Executive Director, Community Insights, Qld Public Service Commission  Prof. Brad Jackson, Professor of Public & Community Leadership, Victoria University of Wellington   Where? 41st Floor, 1 William Street, Brisbane What's included? Time to connect with and hear from passionate, like-minded doers Coffee, tea, juice and a light breakfast Brisbane's best views   Cost: $25. $5 from each ticket sold will help fund a creativity and entrepreneurship workshop with 25 Indigenous Australians in June 2018.   Thank you Impact Boom would like to thank the QPSC Community Insights team for their valuable support and help in organising this event. Find a recent interview with them here. Photo ID will be required and we recommend you arrive at 7:20am to register at the One William building before heading up to the 41st floor.   About Impact Boom Impact Boom believes knowledge and education are the keys to healthier communities and a better world. We provide the latest insights, ideas, inspiration and support to help you turn your ideas into impact. Find interviews with global leaders, a weekly podcast series, digital knowledge packs and accelerators to sharpen your skills & create sustainable enterprises. We also provide marketing services to help you grow your purpose-driven brand and community. Get in touch to find out more. The Elevate+ Social Enterprise Accelerator Program will run from February to May 2018 & is now open for applications to people like you, with the cohort being made up of 25 passionate Brisbane-based social entrepreneurs. This fully subsidised program will be the perfect opportunity to gain the support you need to develop and grow your enterprise and is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter and you'll be the first to hear about the launch.

Are you interested in the potential of business and technology to address challenges such as decarbonising our electricity grid and making transport more sustainable? Then we hope you will join us and other like-minded people for the Brisbane CleanTech Hackathon.  EnergyLab and the Brisbane CleanTech Network have teamed up to organise this two-day event to bring together a diverse group of people to come up with and develop cleantech startup and social enterprise ideas. This will be a great opportunity to meet new people, work on an interesting idea, learn something new, and have some fun. The winning team will receive prizes and support to help them make their idea a reality.  Everyone is welcome to participate, so whether you're a cleantech expert or new to the area, can code or not, are a hackathon junkie or a first-timer, we hope we'll see you there. How it works Inspiration: We'll kick off with a couple quick presentations about problems you might consider solving. Team forming: You can register as a team if you want, but if you're missing a team member or registering as an individual then we'll help you find teammates.  Ideation: Once teams are formed the brainstorming begins! Come up with a bunch of ideas and pick the one you want to work on for the rest of the hackathon.   Developing: We'll leave lots of time for you to develop your ideas, build a prototype if possible, and prepare your presentation.  Presenting: Each team will present to a panel of judges, who will pick the winning teams.  Celebrating: Unwind and celebrate what you've achieved in less than 24hrs over a drink and something to eat. Key Information Where: The Precinct, Level 2, 315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland When: 10:00am on Saturday 3rd February to 1:00pm on Sunday 4th February Who: Students, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, hackers, professionals, and anyone else interested in cleantech startups. You can register as an individual or as a team. Cost: $20, including all meals, snacks and drinks Prizes The winning team will receive a prize package to help them get their idea off the ground.  Free company registration with EasyCompanies A free legal consultation with Marque Lawyers to set up a strong foundation for your startup A guaranteed interview for EnergyLab's Acceleration Program* * Requires submitting an eligible application by the deadline Judges Bill Truscott, Strategy Manager, Origin Energy Heather Bone, Director of the Board, Bioenergy Australia Nick Lake, Co-Founder & Executive Director, EnergyLab Agenda Saturday 3rd February 10:00am: Arrive, have some morning tea, and start to get to know your fellow participants 10:30am: Presentations to provide inspiration, resources and information on what the weekend will entail 11:30am: Team-building activities (you can skip this if you already have a team) 12:30pm: Lunch and team registration  Work in your teams 6:30pm: Dinner Work in your teams 9:00pm: Go home and rest (or keep working if you really want to) Sunday 4th February 8:00am: Doors open and breakfast served Work in your teams and optional pitch practice 11:00am: Submissions due 11:15am: 5-minute presentation by each team followed by questions from the judges 12:30pm: Presentation on the EnergyLab Acceleration Program while the judges deliberate 12:50pm: Winners announced! 1:00pm: Celebratory lunch and drinks Judging criteria Impact: If successful, the team will help transition Australia and the world towards a 100% clean energy future. Value: The team has come up with a product or service that their customers are likely to want. They're targeting a market that is either large or growing fast. Differentiation: The proposed product or service is brand new or contains an innovative twist on an existing solution. It is possible they could build an advantage over their competition in time. Business plan: The team has a viable plan for generating revenue and becoming financially sustainable. What they propose is either possible with current regulations or is likely to be soon. Team: The team have complementary skills and experience, and can clearly work well together to produce results in a short period of time. Frequently asks questions (FAQs) How many people are allowed in a team? Teams must contain 2, 3 or 4 people. Teams with 5 or more people in them must break into two or more smaller teams. Individuals can't compete but we will help you find at least one other person to form a team with (see below). I already have teammates; can I just participate with them? Yes! As long as you have at least one other person on your team (and your team doesn't have more than four people in it). I don't know anyone else attending, how will I form a team?  We have your back! We have built in lots of ways for you to meet other people in the same boat and will help you form a team with people you want to spend the weekend with. Before the event you will be invited to a Facebook Group so you can start to get to know other people attending. The start of the event will include a few different networking opportunities, both casual and structured. During the lunch, we'll help match individuals together and make sure no one is left out. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to james@energylab.org.au. Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on over the weekend.  Do I have to spend the entire time at The Precinct? Nope, but we would encourage you to. It's a great venue and we'll provide a constant stream of food and drink. However, if you would be more comfortable elsewhere or have other commitments then you're free to come and go. Please just be back in time for the presentations on Sunday. I have another question, who can I talk to?  Send James Tilbury an email at james@energylab.org.au. About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. About the Brisbane CleanTech Network The Brisbane CleanTech Network (BCN) is the Brisbane based operation of the Australian CleanTech Network. It provides a forum for investors, companies, government and academia to meet, learn about the sector and collaborate. The BCN is a non-profit making venture and provides a forum for the organising partners to increase their industry profile whilst providing a useful forum for industry participants. The BCN has evolved into the single connection point in Queensland for those interested in the cleantech sector. Click here for more information. Our Partners This event would not be possible without the generous support of our partners, Advance Queensland, Marque Lawyers and Hackathons Australia. The Brisbane CleanTech Network (BCN) is the Brisbane based operation of the Australian CleanTech Network.It provides a forum for investors, companies, government and academia to meet, learn about the sector and collaborate. The BCN is a non-profit making venture and provides a forum for the organising partners to increase their industry profile whilst providing a useful forum for industry participants.The BCN has evolved into the single connection point in Queensland for those interested in the cleantech sector.

Have a disruptive idea for a global business? Now it's the time to learn more about Start-Up Chile and apply! Start-Up Chile (SUP) is a seed accelerator created in 2010 by the Chilean Government and based in Santiago, Chile. It provides equity-free investment for high-potential international entrepreneurs to bootstrap their startups. The selected startups join a 6 months program where they receive a $50K AUD grant, mentoring, pitch training, workshops, office space and access to the most potent social and capital networks in the country. In return, they are asked to give back to the local community, whether that’s taking part in hackathons, or giving talks at universities.In addition, at the end of the program, the best startups will have the option to apply for another $50K AUD if they chose to stay longer in the country. All foreigners also receive a 1-year work visa so they can grow their business from Chile. Start-Up Chile has gained international recognition, been covered in Forbes, The Economist and TechCrunch (among many others) and has inspired multiple similar programs around the world, including the Queensland Government’s Hot DesQ program. Today, Start-Up Chile is one of the biggest and most diverse startup communities in the world. Even Steve Wozniak is a fan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6PIUtMCNgMStart-Up Chile’s new goals are to ensure that Chile remains a world hub for technological innovation, continuing to attract the world’s best and brightest entrepreneurs.Is Start-Up Chile right for your startup?In this Brisbane session, a panel of Start-Up Chile alum will share their experiences to give you the inside track on what you need to do to improve/ build your application, how to get the most out of this once in a lifetime opportunity, what it's like to live and do business in Chile.Applications for the next cohort close 30th of January. If you want to participate in the No. 1 accelerator in Latin America, your startup has less than 3 years since its founding, are 100% dedicated to the business and have a functional product with early validation, start your application here: www.startupchile.org/apply-seed with results to be announced on the 4th of May.

Techie girls and boys in Queensland! If you're interested in robotics, then Robogals UQ, UQ Robotics, and UQCS invite you to participate in the Arduino Robotics Hackathon. In this 2-day event, you'll be challenged to design and prototype an amazing robotics project using Arduino and EV3 Robots to interact with a variety of sensors and actuators. You don't have to be familiar with robotics -- there will be training available for you. Come and learn, network, and compete for recognition and prizes!