List of hackathons in Victoria, Canada in 2019

XdHacks Mini is Western Canada's first high school Hackathon. November 23 + 24, 2019 Visit us at mini.xdhacks.com

Students from BCIT and University of Victoriawill come face off in teams to create a web application to tackle climate change. Applications will be judged by numerous judges and be ranked. There are several prizes to be won. Students travelling from Metro Vancouver with valid student IDswill be provided with Hotel rooms in a local Hotel. This is a great oppurtunity as a student to add to your resume and expand your skills in design and development. The event will be held on November 16th 2019 from 8 pm to Midnight.in the building next to the Victoria Convention Center.

Developers, designers, data scientists and strategists are being invited to take part in the City of Vancouver's DeCode Congestion Hackathon. At this three day event, we’ll work together to combine data, technology, and talent to shape creative ideas to optimize street us for an efficient, safe and reliable transportation network.

Seaquam Secondary's first ever held hackathon will bring high-school students from all over British Columbia to solve a problem regarding climate change. You can go soloor create a team ofup to 5 people. You and your team members shouldbe currently in highschool. Participants will present an idea or a working model through code or some other form oftechnology to the respected judges. The winner will be decided by experienced computer teachers. There is a grand prize of 200$ for the winning team or the winning person. Also, there is a limit of 50 people for the competition so do not waste time and sign up!!!There will be a $5 addimission fee per personwhich will be donated to school resources and charities.

The Justice Hack 2019 - Victoria

OrcaJam is Victoria’s annual 48 hour game jam. Come join local and visiting designers, developers, programmers, artists and musicians of all skill levels to make a game from scratch in only 48 hours! Space Is Limited! You should come if: You've started but never finished a game You've never released a game You're not the greatest programmer ever You want to make a board game/tabletop RPG/not-a-video-game - all games are welcome! You should especially come if you're a digital artist! If you're new to programming, you should check out one of Canada Learning Code's workshops. This game jam is not a class, if you want to make a videogame you need to be able to code already. You should bring: Whatever you like to use to make games! For lots of people that's a laptop with Unity or GameMaker installed on it, but board games, card games, and any other game that you can build and play at a table is welcome.  Just Feel Like Helping Out? VOLUNTEER SIGN UP Heads up! The early bird price of $20 is only until Oct 1st, regular price is $30.

The Justice Hack, presented by Clio and hosted by VIATEC, is back for our second annual legal tech hackathon and this year we are expanding to Victoria! Come join us as we tackle the barriers that prevent British Columbians from accessing B.C.'s legal and judicial systems. Tickets on sale now! [$30 each after Sept. 19] This year, teams will develop tech solutions that help small- and medium-sized businesses and startups with everyday legal challenges. No law degree or coding skills required. Everyone is welcome to come and learn about access to justice (A2J) issues. Join a team. Develop a solution. Pitch your idea. Sign up today at:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-justice-hack-2019-victoria-hackathon-tickets-71602628389 This is our first Victoria event, made possible with support from the Law Foundation of BC.

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!

Blockchain, Crypto-currencies, Digital Wallets, ICO, STO, NFT - free information session for curious enthusiasts. We will talk about: What is Blockchain technology and Cryptocurrency What is a Digital Wallet for Digital Coins and Cryptocurrency exchanges NFTs and Virtual Assets Smart contracts - how do they work ICO and STO Fundraising Do you need your own digital currency or blockchain Please come in to learn, ask questions and share your experience. Limited space - book your free ticket early

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: March 15th & March 16th 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.