List of hackathons in Toronto, Canada in 2018

Developers in the Greater Toronto Area! QuickBooks and @IntuitDev invite you to participate in SmallBizHack Toronto -- a small business hackathon. Think you've got an awesome idea that will save a small business time or money? Your project will be judged based on its Impact, Innovation, Quality, and Ease of Use. Come showcase your stuff and compete for the Grand Prize of $5000.

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.

CryptoCamp aims to educate, onramp and up-skill "crypto-curious" professionals from various sectors on the blockchain technology, facilitate informed discussions, grow the community, and advance the future of blockchain technology. This event will grow, connect, and diversify the ecosystem, filter the hype and the noise, and offer a central place for education, showing projects in progress, and having in-depth conversations about the future challenges and opportunities. Who will be there?We’re bringing together the best and the brightest of Toronto's crypto/blockchain community, industry professionals from verticals most affected by blockchain, such as finance and legal, as well as students, technologists and startups. Here are a few speakers from our line-up: Chris Forrester - Shyft Network Ameer Rosic - Blockgeeks John S Lee - Bunz / BUXA  Usman Sheikh - Gowlings Kesem Frank - AION Charlene Cieslik - Coinsquare Ziggy Zeidan - POA Network Alim Khamisa - HyperBlock See more confirmed speakers: https://www.cryptocamp.community/speakers/Paying It ForwardCryptoCamp is a 100%-volunteer-led event with a mandate to build and grow the ecosystem, and we rely on ticket sales and sponsorships to cover the event costs. We're committed to paying it forward, and so once the hard event costs are covered, we will donate any surplus this event generates to other event organizers in this city, to cover their event costs. Whether it's a hackathon, a conference, or a meetup, community organizers should feel supported in their efforts, and so we will award a "Community Growth Scholarship" at CryptoCamp to the lucky recipient (or several, if we have the funds to pull this off).We look forward to seeing you at CryptoCamp! Please register to attend and please visit www.cryptocamp.community for updates on speakers and event agenda.

Create technology solutions to improve our neighbourhoods In 2016, 43 pedestrians were killed on the roads of Toronto, while distracted driving was a factor in 65 fatal accidents investigated by the Ontario Provincial Police, more than any other factor including speeding and alcohol. These are just a couple of issues affecting our local neighbourhoods that the Safer Neighbourhoods Hackathon will endeavour to solve. Hosted in partnership with Aviva Canada, Sidewalk Labs, The City of Toronto, and ThinkData Works, the Safer Neighbourhoods Hackathon will bring together 80 technology experts, industry professionals, and creative thinkers to develop solutions to challenges that face neighbourhoods today and in the future. Three winning teams will be awarded a total of $7,000 in prize money. Teams will develop a  technology solution to address one of the following challenges. Challenge 1: Pedestrian Safety Develop a technology-based solution that makes neighbourhoods more pedestrian-friendly by preventing pedestrian injuries/fatalities and increasing walkability. Background: According to the City of Toronto, 43 pedestrians were killed on the roads of Toronto in 2016 and between 2005 and 2016, there were 2,172 pedestrians killed or seriously injured in a collision with a motor vehicle. The City of Toronto as part of the international Vision Zero campaign has released a 5-year action plan aimed at reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries which includes a number of immediately actionable items. This report creates a strong platform on which to build new technology-based solutions. The future of neighbourhoods as envisioned by leaders like Sidewalk Labs prioritizes people-centred streets and integrates automated vehicles. New ideas and technology solutions are needed to support this vision and bring it to fruition. Challenge 2: House-to-house Communication Develop a technology-based solution that facilitates house-to-house communications to increase opportunities for resource-sharing, leverage personal knowledge and skills and generally increase citizen quality of life. Background: Sidewalk Toronto is due to become the first entirely connected neighbourhood on the planet, with houses at the heart of this ecosystem. Leveraging this connectivity to improve citizens’ lives will be key to successful neighbourhoods. Innovative ideas and technologies will be required to successfully raise citizens’ quality of life during the shift from traditional housing to connected communities. House-to-house communications is not only about borrowing a cup of sugar, but also acting as a first responder in times of need and sharing important knowledge/skills. Challenge 3: Distracted Driving Develop a technology-based solution to minimize injuries/fatalities caused by distracted driving. Background: Research from Aviva shows that 26% of all car crashes involve phone use; this represents one distracted driving accident every 30 minutes. Inattentive driving was a factor in 65 fatal accidents investigated by the Ontario Provincial Police in 2016 - more than any other factor including speed and alcohol. Autonomous vehicles will play a major role in the city of the future. However, a transition period will remain where drivers will have to interact with both autonomous and traditional vehicles. New technology solutions can ensure that distracted driving is properly mitigated during this transition period. Schedule overview: October 24 to November 19, 2018  Register for the Hackathon and join a team Friday, November 23 - 6:00 p.m. -  9:00 p.m. Welcome remarks, info session, and networking Datasets made available Start hacking! Saturday, November 24 - 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Work on your solution Mentoring sessions Sunday, November 25 - 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Work on your solution Mentoring sessions Judging, pitches, and prizes! Hosted by: Aviva Canada and OneEleven Presented by: Sidewalk Labs, ThinkData Works, and the City of Toronto For any questions in regards to the Safer Neighbourhoods Hackathon, please contact events@oneeleven.com ***Terms & Conditions are listed at the end of this page.*** Tickets are non-refundable. Hosted by: Presented by: For any questions in regards to the Safer Neighbourhoods Hackathon, please contact, events@oneeleven.com Safer Neighbourhoods Hackathon Terms and Conditions OneEleven Toronto Inc. is pleased to present the Safer Neighbourhoods Hackathon (“Hackathon”). The Hackathon is governed by the terms and conditions set out below. By participating in the Hackathon, you agree to abide by those terms and conditions, and the decisions of OneEleven and the Hackathon judges in this merit-based opportunity. You also agree to comply with all applicable laws. Hackathon Period The Hackathon period runs from Friday, November 23, 2018 to Sunday, November 25, 2018.  The Hackathon winners will be announced on Sunday, November 25, 2018. It is solely your responsibility to ensure that your application is properly registered. OneEleven will not be responsible for any lost, delayed, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, damaged or undeliverable applications, or any delay or failure to transmit, process, receive or consider applications. You are responsible for ensuring that all submitted information is up-to-date and accurate. Eligibility — Entrants You may enter the Hackathon if at the time of entry: you are above the age of nineteen (19) years of age AND you are fluent in English. OneEleven employees and their immediate families are not eligible to participate in the Hackathon. Solutions must be ready to be presented at 3pm on Sunday, November 25th Presentations must include the following content: Chosen challenge Overview of the solution and demonstration of any working product created Outline of what impact the solution will have Please include list of which data resources were used - at least 1 data source from the provided list must be used in order to qualify Judging Process All teams will present their solutions live on Sunday, November 25, 2018. The projects sought must address one of the Hackathon challenges listed. The main selection criteria are: Creativity of the solution (up to 5 points) Impact of the solution (up to 5 points) Feasibility of the solution (up to 5 points) Use of data provided (up to 5 points) Intellectual property and data Any information provided by Aviva for the Safer Neighbourhoods Hackathon is owned by Aviva and is supplied only for use during the hackathon. Participants may not use the information for any other purpose without the express written consent of Aviva. Hackathon partners, who are data providers, retain ownership of all data provided by them for the purposes of the Hackathon regardless of whether these data are protected. The solutions proposed under the "Safer Neighbourhoods Hackathon" remain the property of the participants and other individuals associated with the event are not authorized to commercialize or implement these solutions without receiving prior consent from the appropriate teams.   All the participants guarantee that they are the exclusive authors of the content (ideas, creations, images and more generally any document) of the projects and that these do not violate, directly and/or indirectly, or incorporates any element that may be the object of a property right of a third party, without any limit of territory. Image and personal information Participants authorize the Hackathon partners to publish and reproduce your images, surnames, first names and characteristic elements of your project on any communication medium in connection with the Hackathon (internal or external communication operations), and without compensation of any kind whatsoever. Except where otherwise prohibited by law, participation in the Hackathon constitutes a participant’s consent to the Hackathon partners for use of images, surnames, first names and characteristic elements of their project on any communication medium in connection with the Hackathon (internal or external communication operations), without further notification, permission, payment or consideration. Winner compliance with Hackathon Terms and Conditions The Winners must have complied with, and remain in compliance with, these terms and conditions, and if requested, must sign and deliver to OneEleven (within two (2) days of OneEleven's request) a standard declaration and release form (which will include a declaration of the entrants' compliance with these terms and conditions, an acceptance of the mention as awarded, a publicity release, a liability release) and any other documentation that OneEleven may require. OneEleven may request valid proof of identity, residency, age and other relevant documentation, and OneEleven may disqualify an entrant if OneEleven determines (at its sole discretion) that the provided proof is not sufficient. If the prize is returned as undeliverable and the participant is not reachable by telephone, or if a selected participant does not comply with all of the above requirements within the above time frames, or does not otherwise comply with these terms and conditions, the participant will be disqualified. This cannot be refuted after the fact. Awards  First place team: $5000 CAD (to be split equally between team members) Second place team: $1500 CAD (to be split equally between team members) Third place team: $500 (to be split equally between team members) Cancellation If for any reason OneEleven cannot run the Hackathon as planned OneEleven may cancel, modify, extend or suspend the Hackathon. In that event, OneEleven may make fewer or no awards. OneEleven may also disqualify any individual who tampers with or in any way corrupts the Hackathon process, or who attempts to undermine the legitimate operation of the Hackathon by cheating, deception, or other unfair practices, or by attempting to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrants or Hackathon partner representatives. At any time and at its own discretion, OneEleven may disqualify any entrant who: does not meet the Hackathon's eligibility criteria, fails to comply with these terms and conditions, attempts to enter the Hackathon in any manner or through any means other than as described in these terms and conditions, attempts to disrupt the Hackathon or attempts to circumvent any of these terms and conditions. Disclaimers, Liability, and Indemnification OneEleven is not responsible for: (1) incorrect or inaccurate transcription of entry information or late, lost, incomplete, misdirected entries, or entries received through impermissible or illegitimate channels; (2) technical failures of any kind, including without limitation the malfunctioning of any telephone, computer, network, hardware or software; (3) the unavailability or inaccessibility of any service; (4) unauthorized human intervention in any part of the Hackathon; (5) electronic or human error which may occur in the administration of the Hackathon or the processing of submissions; or (6) any injury or damage to persons or property, including without limitation your computer or cell phone, which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from your participation in the Hackathon or from downloading any material from the Hackathon website. OneEleven will not be liable to you for any indirect, special, consequential, or punitive damages in connection with the Hackathon or these rules. OneEleven will not cover any costs associated with participation in the Hackathon. By participating in this Hackathon, you release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless OneEleven and its employees, directors, officers, affiliates, agents, sponsors, partners, judges and advertising and promotional agencies from any and all damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions, or losses of any kind resulting from your participation in this Hackathon or receipt or use of any prize. By participating in this Hackathon, you further agree to indemnify and hold harmless OneEleven and its employees, directors, officers, members, affiliates, agents, sponsors, partners, judges and advertising and promotional agencies from any and all damages, injuries, claims, causes of actions or losses of any kind (including actual legal fees and expenses) arising from or related to: (a) your failure to comply with any of these terms and conditions; (b) any misrepresentation you make under these terms and conditions or otherwise to OneEleven; or (c) your participation in the Hackathon. Personal Information You consent to OneEleven using and disclosing your images, surnames, first names and characteristic elements of your project for the purposes of administering the Hackathon; advertising the Hackathon and any future Hackathons and any of OneEleven's services; and for the other purposes described in these terms and conditions. For more information, please contact us at events@oneeleven.com

The NoW-Academy will decipher these two, all too common terms (hackathon and design thinking), and give you the tools to effectively utilize them! This 1-day bootcamp will inspire you to lead ongoing mini-hackathons that are anchored in principles of design thinking. Participants will see first hand the power of collaborative ideation and rapid prototyping that can be applied "everyday". This is a highly experiential workshop that will catapult your innovative mindset!

Duke it out against blockchain devs from all over the world in the  Blockchain Dev Hackathon | Toronto Edition Build dapps in co-op-mode or battle-royale-mode alongside blockchain dev teams from all over the world and attract funding from top VCs. Entry is free for developers and dev teams. Please email info@rndflo.com with developer resume / team resume attached and CASPER in the subject for free tickets (offer valid for legit developers / developer teams only). Visit www.blockchaindevhackathon.com for more info. Please email info@rndflo.com with SHARDING in the subject line for sponsorship / speaking opportunities.

Saturday, November 3 - The Conference (INCLUDES LUNCH!)Let's come together to examine and talk about the way English is taught today. Whether you're an ESL/EFL teacher, Language Coach, or someone who is looking at starting their own ESL business, this conference is for you!Judy Thompson: TEDx speaker and Radical Teacher will be there with her latest publications How Do You Say? and the Backpacker’s Guide to Teaching English series. Ground-breaking Content using first language, learning patterns and no grammar to effectively teach Speaking. Elizabeth Verwey: Author of OFFICE MENTORS and Founder of Spoken Lives will show you how to go from teacher to Edupraneur. She'll also share insights on how you can scale your business. James Rice: Is the creator and co-author of the award-winning Study It ESL textbook series. James will be giving tips on how technology can be used to change the nature of your ESL school/business. Anesh Daya: Experiential Learning Edupreneur and CEO of the Award-winning ESL program called On the Spot Language.  He will share insights the power of Language Coaching, how innovation has kept his business alive, and the power of failure. ---------------------Sunday, November 4 - HACKATHON (includes coffee)Opportunity to address next steps in an open forum/brainstorm/hackathon to design the future of English Language Learning. Format – Panel Q & A and Round Robin Discussions Our Panel will field questions from the stage for part of the morning Round Robin: Specific topics will be discussed at designated tables for approx 20 minutes. Then participants will be encouraged to move to another Table-Topic that interests them. After three round-robin sessions we’ll meet, share the findings and create a plan for our next conference in March 2019. Topics: Starting your own Online Business, Marketing and Social Media, Grants and Financing, New Age Content, Experiential Learning, Website Design and Necessary Equipment, Small Business Nuts and Bolts… There is FREE COFFEE and NO FEE to participate on November 4, 2018 Come, join us. We need to hear what you have to say.

Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC) in partnership with McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering is launching a one of a kind project which will bring about change, along with impacting and enhancing service delivery. This project as the name suggests is focused on “Helping Newcomer Youth Reinvent Settlement Services” through active engagement and application of design thinking to make services more accessible and effective. The Hackathon would ideally bring forth an application; assuredly enhance understanding and network, build settlement sector knowledge and capacity around serving newcomer youth. It will employ collaborative design thinking to create new or improve existing solutions, products, tools and services that will enhance refugee and immigrant youth settlement and integration. Register: #NewYouthHack 2018 Frequently Asked Questions  Who is it for? Newcomer youth age 15 to 25   What is mandatory to attend and where ? The project requires your participation in various activities however, your availability for the following 2 events is a must. Saturday, October 20th: Coding Workshop Brampton Multicultural Centre, 150 Central Park Drive, Suite 107 Brampton Saturday, November 3rd and Sunday, November 4th Hackathon at McMaster University, Engineering Technology Building, Hamilton  Is there a fee for participating in the event? The event is free for participants. Food, travel and accommodation will be provided.  Do I need to know how to program or be familiar with coding? Absolutely not, but having experience with programming and designing content would be a huge advantage to you and your team! You will be selected on the basis of your ability to imagine and the desire to make a difference.  Do I need to bring anything to the event? (laptop, tablet etc.) All electronics, materials and incidentals required for the event will be provided.  Who will be there? Industry experts, technology and innovation specialists, front line settlement services staff, tech geeks, youth leaders and faculty. Have questions? Contact: Taranum Khan, Project Lead T: 905 790 8482 E: newyouthhack@bmccentre.org

Hackers in the Greater Toronto Area, you're invited to participate in MediaCom's Hack to Give Back: Tech the Halls with The Salvation Army. Come as a team of four to collaborate on an innovative digital payments solution that makes it easy to make on-the-go donations to the Salvation Army. Come and compete for cash prizes and national recognition.

THIS WORKSHOP IS ONLY OPEN TO DESIGNTHINKERS 2018 TO DELEGATES WHO ARE ATTENDING DAY 2 Become a Graphic Ally! Learn how to tell visual data stories to inspire policy change and mobilize information at the grassroots level. In this hands on workshop, we will explore and apply principles of conscious and responsible design to a real world infographic project. Topics covered are as follows: icon drafting, infographic composition, power dynamics in design, data framing, asset vs. deficit mapping, access to information, and grassroots design strategies. Learn how to map out infographic solutions for reaching and activating policy makers, people with resources, low-opportunity communities, and more. Participants will leave with an actionable list of design strategies, and with experience creating an infographic. General Timeline:15-20mins -Presentation (principles + basic equity measures + basic content parsing +  infographic composition)10 mins - Practice: drawing game and graphic illustration techniques5-7 mins - Project prep:  dissemination data briefs, communication strategy, and facilitate quick outline prep15-17 mins - quick prototype creation for content5+ mins [remaining time] - analyze prototypes and general QA