List of hackathons in Kingston, Canada in 2019

What is Hack4Heritage? Kingston’s first heritage-themed mixed reality hackathon. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of learning, ideation and creativity. We'll preserve stories as immersive experience, games or apps. Storytelling will become storyliving in virtual reality and augmented reality.  This event is for you! We invite: artists, creatives, storytellers, coders and anyone interested in heritage. You are not required to be an expert on a technology to be part of the hackathon! If you have experience or interest in gaming and/or mixed reality, please join us on this creative exploration. Learn · Presentations and workshops prepare participants with fundamentals for creating an immersive experience/game/app. Create · Design a new story for mixed reality. See ideas move to prototypes on Acer Windows Mixed Reality headsets. Collaborate · Work directly with industry experts: game developers, 3D artists, Microsoft and Unity evangelists. Learn about our shared heritage from subject matter experts and storytellers. Connect · Join a network of friends and colleagues who are passionate about creativity and technology. We have a limited number of Acer Windows Mixed Reality Developer Kits. Register now to reserve yours!  Technology The technology focus for this hackathon is mixed reality. Mixed reality is the spectrum of immersive reality including augmented reality and virtual reality. Basic knowledge of programming in any language/platform is encouraged but not required! Theme The theme is heritage, which includes objects, places, landscapes, knowledge, customs, and everything else that makes cultures unique. We'll design new stories to make the past the present in mixed reality.  Who This event is for you! We invite: practicing artists of any discipline, creatives, storytellers, coders and anyone interested in heritage. You are not required to be an expert on a technology to be part of the hackathon! If you have experience or interest in gaming and/or mixed reality, please join us on this creative exploration. People from VR|AR|MR|XR and heritage communities in Kingston and beyond, are invited to apply. Venue The hackathon will take place at the St. Lawrence College Conference Centre. St. Lawrence College is located in a beautiful, residential neighborhood right across from Lake Ontario.  Celebrate Your Stories! FAQs   Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? The minimum age for participation in Hack4Heritage is 18.   What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? Please refer to hack4heritage.com for the most up to date information on transportation to the event. There is no cost to park in the St. Lawrence College parking lot after 5:00 pm Friday evening, through to the end of the hackathon on Sunday, however no overnight parking is allowed.   What do I bring to the event? Your photo identification, laptop/charger and water bottle. A mouse with a scroll wheel is highly recommended. If you already own a VR|AR|WMR headset, feel free to use it at the hackathon. To be successful and maximize value from the hackathon, collaboration skills are essential.   How can I contact the organizer with questions or comments? For more information, visit our website at https://www.hack4heritage.com/. Email: team@hack4heritage.com Twitter: @hack4heritage Instagram: @hack4heritage What's the refund policy? If you cannot attend the hackathon, we encourage you to transfer your ticket to someone else.  The last day to request a refund through Eventbrite is September 25, 2019. All refunds will be subjected to a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after this date and no-shows will not be eligible for refunds or swag. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No.   Can I update my registration information? Yes. Please note: by participating in the event, you grant ARtefactVR permission to capture photos and/or videos of the event.

What is the Teens Learning Code Hackathon Program? Equipping the leaders of tomorrow with the skills and experience to succeed in the future of innovation. Not to mention, have a ton of fun along the way. Pack your laptop and an open mind - and join us for this fun, action packed Hackathon where we’ll tackle important social issues, chosen by YOU! With the hands-on, social and collaborative learning approach we’re known and loved for, Hackathons provide a fun, collaborative and intensive learning experience that introduces teen girls ages 13-17 years old to the world of solving real-world problems with technology. This special event aims to reinforce the strength in diverse teams and that anyone can contribute to solving problems -whether you are just starting out with coding or have many programming languages under your belt. The experience brings together technical workshops (HTML & CSS, UX/UI), work sessions, unplugged activities and industry insights where you're able to learn as a group in a collaborative, social, friendly and supportive environment. Teens will be inspired by the amazing instructors and mentors, and will learn the technological and creative skills necessary for this ever-changing digital generation. By the end of the Hackathon, you’ll have learned important skills to help you think critically, prepare you for the future in technology and contribute to the Web in a positive way. Extending beyond technology, participants will develop critical thinking skills and empathy by learning how to identify, frame and unpack problems to tackle. What can I expect? Day 1 -​ 6:00pm to 9:30pm Learners will spend the evening learning to pitch and frame the problems they’d like to solve with their teams. Day 2 - 9:00am - 8:30pm Day 2 will be jam-packed with technical and non-technical workshops, and plenty of time for collaborative work sessions. Learners will produce products that they’re proud of and have the opportunity to show off their work. Families and friends are invited to join us in the evening, where the participants will pitch and present their final projects to the crowd! Workshop Dates: This workshop will be run over the course of two days:  Who is this for? Our Teens Learning Code workshops and events offer female-identified, trans, and non-binary youth ages 13-17 opportunities to take action on ideas that will shape our future while leveraging the power of technology. Our learning experiences are much more than learning how to code. Our experiences empower teens to learn problem solving skills, how to turn ideas into reality, exposure to what a future in technology could look like, and much more. Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for beginners. What's Included: Requirements:  Note: If you do not have a laptop to use during the duration of the workshop, we have a limited quantity that we can loan out. The option to borrow a laptop will be included in your order form when registering. Hey you! Have you joined the Canada Learning Code mailing list? If not, join here. Questions? Email us at info@canadalearningcode.ca You can also find us here:   Hope to see you soon! If for some reason you can't make it, check out our REFUND POLICY.

What is the Teens Learning Code Hackathon Program? Equipping the leaders of tomorrow with the skills and experience to succeed in the future of innovation. Not to mention, have a ton of fun along the way. Pack your laptop and an open mind - and join us for this fun, action packed Hackathon where we’ll tackle important social issues, chosen by YOU! With the hands-on, social and collaborative learning approach we’re known and loved for, Hackathons provide a fun, collaborative and intensive learning experience that introduces teen girls ages 13-17 years old to the world of solving real-world problems with technology. This special event aims to reinforce the strength in diverse teams and that anyone can contribute to solving problems -whether you are just starting out with coding or have many programming languages under your belt. The experience brings together technical workshops (HTML & CSS, UX/UI), work sessions, unplugged activities and industry insights where you're able to learn as a group in a collaborative, social, friendly and supportive environment. Teens will be inspired by the amazing instructors and mentors, and will learn the technological and creative skills necessary for this ever-changing digital generation. By the end of the Hackathon, you’ll have learned important skills to help you think critically, prepare you for the future in technology and contribute to the Web in a positive way. Extending beyond technology, participants will develop critical thinking skills and empathy by learning how to identify, frame and unpack problems to tackle. What can I expect? Day 1 - 6:00pm to 9:30pm Learners will spend the evening learning to pitch and frame the problems they’d like to solve with their teams. Day 2 - 9:00am - 5:30pm Day 2 will be jam-packed with technical and non-technical workshops, and plenty of time for collaborative work sessions. Learners will produce products that they’re proud of and have the opportunity to show off their work. Families and friends are invited to join us in the evening, where the participants will pitch and present their final projects to the crowd! Workshop Dates: This workshop will be run over the course of two days:  Who is this for? Our Teens Learning Code workshops and events offer female-identified, trans, and non-binary youth ages 13-17 opportunities to take action on ideas that will shape our future while leveraging the power of technology. Our learning experiences are much more than learning how to code. Our experiences empower teens to learn problem solving skills, how to turn ideas into reality, exposure to what a future in technology could look like, and much more. Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for beginners. What's Included: Requirements:  Note: If you do not have a laptop to use during the duration of the workshop, we have a limited quantity that we can loan out. The option to borrow a laptop will be included in your order form when registering.                                                 Hey you! Have you joined the Canada Learning Code mailing list? If not, join here. Questions? Email us at info@canadalearningcode.ca You can also find us here:   Hope to see you soon! If for some reason you can't make it, check out our REFUND POLICY.