List of hackathons in Kawartha Lakes, Canada in 2015

Building simple robots with Raspberry Pi and Scratch is easy!  Come and check it out.  Help redesign a candy-dispensing robot. In this meetup, you will see how the original gumball robot was built, and how the various parts work together. You’ll be shown how the robot is controlled using Scratch programming, and you will get to reprogram and redesign the robot to change how you use it and interact with it.  Open to anyone 8 and older.  Under 12? Bring a parent/caregiver.   Bring a fully charged laptop with you. Robot costumes welcome (as it’s October 31st!).  This workshop will be led by Adriana Ieraci. Adriana is the Founder of the Get Your Bot On! Robotics Hackathon, and the Founder of Conveyor Built - a design and innovation skills training consultancy.  Adriana also teaches entrepreneurship and product design at the University of Toronto Faculty of Information.  You can connect with her on Twitter: @adrianai.    Give me my candy! is part of 2015's One Book One Markham (#MarkhamReads) community wide reading program. This year we are reading Little Brother, by Cory Doctorow. Download a free copy of Little Brother, or pick one up from your local library branch, or bookstore. Check markhamlibrary.eventbrite.com for additional One Book One Markham (#MarkhamReads) events, or visit www.markhampubliclibrary.ca for complete details. 

This Professional Development program is intended to support Jewish day school educators in meeting the Aboriginal education requirements outlined by the province with confidence, age-appropriate tools, nuanced perspectives and diverse resources. In June 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its findings and called for a new era in Canada’s relationship with its First Peoples. As Jews and Canadians, it is our responsibility to respond to this call, and understand how our young people may play a role in our national reconciliation process. Many schools and community organizations have an interest to engage in this subject matter but lack the educational resources and expertise to integrate material into their curriculum. Participating educators will have the opportunity to enhance their own knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal history, contemporary identity and the residential school system.  The legacy of Canada’s treatment of its First Peoples throughout history has ongoing and severe implications for the 1.4 million Aboriginal people living in Canada today. Moreover, this history has implications for all people who call Canada home.  The program is open to all GTA-based Jewish day school teachers, administrators and experiential educators. As an educator, you can expect to gain: Improved literacy around Aboriginal history, contemporary identity and residential schools Curriculum-specific knowledge and resources tailored to your classroom    A new network of Jewish educators, as well as organizations working in the area of Aboriginal education  Ongoing support throughout the year Kosher lunch and refreshments will be served.  The following individuals and organizations will facilitate workshops throughout the event:   Grades 3-6 – The Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History project provides engaging, high-quality materials to schools and universities for the teaching of historical methods and Canadian history. The project has created a series of instructional websites based on the premise that students can be drawn into Canadian history and archival research through the enticement of solving historical cold crimes. This workshop will focus on using Aboriginal knowledge and traditional methods in the elementary school classroom as a way of engaging students in discovering the histories of Canada’s First Peoples, with sample activities for each grade. Grades 7-8 – The We Are All Treaty People teacher resource guide is comprised of lesson plans that include specific Ontario curriculum expectations for Grades 1-8. This workshop will focus on the history and contemporary relationships of the most significant treaties signed from 1713 to 1914, the period of Canada’s history explored in grades 7 and 8. Grades 9-12 – Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Indian Residential Schools is the new resource kit for high school classrooms produced by Facing History and ourselves. Facing History and Ourselves is an international education organization whose mission is to engage students of diverse backgrounds in an examination of racism, prejudice, and anti- Semitism in order to promote the development of a more humane and informed citizenry. In this workshop, facilitators will guide educators through sample activities and educational resources for teaching about the legacy of the residential school system in high school classrooms. Experiential Educators Workshop – The Integrating Aboriginal Education Hackathon workshop will engage experiential educators in a creative process to draw connections between the work they do, their cohorts, and Aboriginal histories and contemporary experiences. The workshop will also allow educators to explore resources, activities and experiences that are available to help them bring these connections back to their organizations. The Blanket Exercise – Canadian Roots Exchange builds bridges between Indigenous and non- Indigenous youth in Canada by facilitating dialogue and strengthening relationships through leadership programs. The Blanket Exercise is an interactive workshop that uses blankets to represent the lands of what is now called Canada, and the distinct cultures and nations which live on those lands to this day. Participants represent the First Peoples; when they move onto the blankets, they are taken back in time to the arrival of the Europeans. Facilitators work with the participants to read a script while the exercise goes through the history of treaty-making, colonization and resistance that resulted in the nation we today call Canada.

SAGE Canada is hosting its first Innovation Hackathon on Saturday, October 17th 2015! This event is designed to challenge the mind and create/ expand on the ideas each student has for their team business ventures. Everyone will get the chance to learn the process of design thinking and creativity through a series of workshops. These workshops will cover case building, design, 3D models, and product pitching.  All SAGE affiliated teams are required to have between 4-6 students attend and participate in these workshops in order to compete at the 2016 National Competition this upcoming spring.  Dress Code: Business Casual  Lunch will be provided  Please RSVP by 11:59PM on Wednesday, October 14th.  For any questions, concerns or food allergies please contact Erika Sgromo and Janice Wang at vp.events@sagecanada.com       

This event pairs MBAs, computer science students, OCAD U designers, and engineers to launch a startup. Teams will be formed around an idea (FinTech), products developed, and team’s creation will be pitched by the end of the weekend.  Who: Anyone with a passion for entreprenuership!  Where: Rotman – 105 St. George Street When:  October 16th -18th Prizes: Winning team will receive a $1000 cash prize, bragging rights, and a sit down with one of the venture capitalist judges to further develop the idea. Note: This is event is NOT limited to University of Toronto  

  Interact A networking mixer for the digital economy  Interact is a monthly networking series, taking place the second Wednesday of each month and focusing on topics in interactive digital media. Your ticket includes a brief presentation, drink ticket, hors d'oeuvres and plenty of networking.  This month, we'll look at how digital media is providing innovative tools for healthcare  - and the opportunities available for digital media producers to create new ways for doctors, patients and caregivers to engage with each other.  Shaharris of HackerNest will speak about DementiaHack - the world's foremost dementia-themed hackathon which aims to improve the lives of those with dementia. He'll discuss the outcomes of previous editions and plans for this year's event, which counts Facebook, the UK Science and Innovation Network, Public Health Agency of Canada and George Brown College as partners.  Jason Goodman will speak about how Design Cofounders apply their design thinking and entrepreneurship skills to the world of healthcare. Interact: Hacking Healthcare October 14, 2015 6-8pm Bar Italia 582 College St, Toronto  Hosted by Interactive Ontario Presenting Partner - City of Toronto  Venue Partner - Design Cofounders Schedule  6pm - Doors open & networking 6:30pm - Presentations  7-8pm - Networking   Presenting Partner  

Do you have an idea but need a team? Looking to add some experience to your portfolio? Looking for a great way to spend the weekend? Varsity Hack is focused on bringing hackathons to students in order to add to their portfolio and get some networking done at the same time. Teams will include at least: one pitcher, one developer, one designer. If you have a team, sign up together, otherwise you can find a group at the event. All platforms, all languages, and all ideas are welcome! We are looking for all types of participants: designers, developers, business experts, and idea people. This is an opportunity to refine your skills and pick up a few more while you're at it. Experts will be available to help you realize your idea and provide support in making it pitch perfect. Awards will be presented for various categories, including: Best design and UX Best prototype/market ready Best concept Best solution SCHEDULE DAY 1 - Saturday, 3 October 2015 09:00 am Pitch clinic (for pitchers only) and breakfast 10:00 am Project pitches 10:30 am Project selection and networking 11:00 am Team Building and HACK! 12:00 pm Lunch 05:00 pm Supper 09:00 pm End for the day   DAY 2 - Sunday, 4 October 2015 09:00 am Breakfast and HACK! 12:00 pm Lunch 03:30 pm Closing pitches 04:00pm Prizes awarded  

    What is Pakathon? Pakathon is a global movement with a mission to connect entrepreneurs, researchers and technologists from Pakistan to those around the world. Our goal is to create sustainable projects and companies that make an impact and shape the future of Pakistan.   Why should you attend? PakathonTO is organizing its annual weekend Hackathon, at Bitmaker Labs. We will have individuals from diverse backgrounds coming together to take advantage of untapped opportunities and build digital solutions to frontline challenges in Pakistan. Last years participants won prizes of up to $10,000, exposure on a global scale and mentorship from renowned business leaders in both North America and Pakistan.   Who should attend? People who are passionate about using technology and business to address problems in developing countries, whether it be developers, designers, business professionals or development workers. If you have a great idea, or a skill that can help bring an idea to life, Pakathon is the perfect way for you to spend your weekend.     Past successes: Pakathon empowers people around the world to be change agents for countries like Pakistan, across geographical boundaries and despite resource constraints. We are creating a ‘global nervous system’ that helps Pakistanis deepen their relationship to Pakistan, and exposes them to different cultures and perspectives by providing a platform to share their skills for good. Our unique international program consists of a number of events and educational resources to help the Pakathon community launch your idea into a sustainable startup, collaborate with a global network, and connect with funding and mentoring opportunities. Pakathon's flagship event is a three-day hackathon* held simultaneously across multiple cities around the globe and PakathonTO is inviting you to this event after a successful first year in 2014. This year, the event will take place on the weekend of October 2-4 2015 at the Bitmaker Labs. We're hoping you'll join us as one of the many bright minds around the world in this movement using their skills and resources to address challenges in Pakistan and beyond. We look forward to seeing you! You must purchase a ticket from Eventbrite in order to attend the hackathon. We don’t want the ticket price to be a barrier, however, so we have a limited number of subsidized tickets available -  apply here. For more information, please email pakathonto@gmail.com or tweet at @PakathonTO. *A hackathon is an event where individuals from different backgrounds work together to identify and propose a solution to a problem, usually with an emphasis on technology and innovation. To learn more about what you can expect, please see our website . Volunteers and Mentors are welcome! Please contact us for more information.   How to Register for the Hackathon ? Sign up through Eventbrite in your appropriate category. Due to capacity restrictions, please register in the category that applies to you.    Ticket & Pricing Information Ticket proceeds contribute to all event related costs throughout the hackathon weekend.    Terms and Conditions: By purchasing a ticket to this PakathonTO hackathon event, you agree to the following terms and conditions: I hereby grant PakathonTO and Pakathon Global permission to use my likeness in a video, photograph, or other digital reproduction in any and all of its publications, including website, without payment or any other conditions.   FAQs What is a Hackathon ? A Hackathon is an event where people come together for an intense and fun weekend of collaborative problem solving and rapid prototyping of ideas    Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Students may be asked to provide an ID card if their school e-mail address is not used to register.   What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Take the subway to St. Andrews station and walk a couple of blocks west on King street.   What type of support is provided during Pakathon?  A key part of Pakathon’s support is the valuable advice and assistance provided by the event’s Mentors to the teams. Mentors consist of experts in various fields ranging from software development, entrepreneurship, industry expertise, and local knowledge of Pakistan who dedicate their time to providing feedback and guidance and working with teams. In addition, a public speaking coach will be provided on Sunday morning to assist with final pitch rehearsal.   What are the streams I can participate in at Pakathon? - Education - Healthcare - Women Developement - Energy - Gaming - Law and Order   Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? pakathonTO@gmail.com

Come join Genesys at its second Toronto Tech Summit. Chosen by blogTO as one of the  Top 10 Tech Events in Toronto in Fall 2015. Learn about IoT, Wearables, App Development, and Customer Experience. The goal is to bring talented and knowledgeable speakers together with an audience filled with tech enthusiasts that have similar interests of keeping up to date with the latest technological trends.

Drinks on us. HackerNest Tech Socials are a fun, relaxed way to connect with your local tech brethren. Atmosphere: chill, friendly, unpretentious, agenda-free (no sales pitch, yo), and brimming with UltraSmart(TM) people.   Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, hi-5 us in person. :) *************************************  Special Announcement: Introducing DementiaHack, the world’s foremost dementia-themed hackathon, happening in Toronto, Nov 7-9, 2015. Now open - apply to participate! http://hckrn.st/DementiaHack  ************************************* Rough lineup (pretty much always in development) - quick intro   - sponsor appreciation & love   - announcements  Sponsors make this growing movement possible, so we treasure and build deep, long-term relationships with the companies that endorse us. We're always looking for new friends!   Sponsors: Lighthouse Labs: Become a developer in 8 weeks Hired: Marketplace for recruiting Softlayer: Get your cloud together. OVH: A Better, Safer Cloud Brainstation: Powering the next generation of creators Branch: Links with metadata and metrics for your mobile app Syndesus: Engineers. Startups. Connected.  Venue:    Paytm Labs: The world's fastest growing mobile commerce ecosystem   Wanna show off your office? We're always looking for big open spaces with 200+ (standing room) capacity that are easily accessible.     Community Partners:   CIX:  The Canadian Innovation Exchange on November 17 is the top destination for key leaders in the innovation economy to explore new relationships Techweek NYC: Tech's leading and emerging voices are in NYC from October 12-18. Use discount code: WSSX6OA4NY for a 15% off your tickets!    About Us:   HackerNest is an international nonprofit uniting local tech communities through unpretentious Tech Socials and hackathons. We cram lots of smart, accomplished people into a room with free drinks. Our relaxed, down-to-earth events attract a diverse and highly technical membership. Strict no-douchebag policy.

Join us for our first Women in Hardware Meetup in Toronto! After several successful meetups in New York, San Francisco, Waterloo, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Seoul, we're very excited to continue to support the Toronto hardware ecosystem on September 28th. This month's meetup will feature some awesome women in hardware so stayed tuned for more details.  What happens at a meetup? This is a casual mixer of hardware enthusiasts Mingle with industry experts and have the chance to present your latest hardware prototype or idea to the group.  If you're interested in learning about the world of hardware and making, this is the event for you. Why attend? Grow your network of entrepreneurs, influencers in hardware and wearable tech.  Learn about emerging trends in the industry and how you can capitalize on them  Meet makers and influencers in the Seoul tech and hardware scene + out of towners from around the world. Who should attend? Whether you're new to hardware, or building your company, all are welcome. Mingle with industry experts and have the chance to present your latest hardware prototype or idea to the group. If you're interested in learning about the world of hardware and making, this is the event for you. Questions? Email us at events@hardwarehackathon.com     AGENDA 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Arrival & check-in 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Welcome + Guest Speakers 7:00 PM - 7:20 PM Your turn! Demo your product or share about your startup/project that's supporting the hardware ecosystem. You'll have 1 minute to talk! 7:20 PM - 8:00 PM Networking with awesome hardwarians/hardwarian supporters.