List of hackathons in Waterloo, Canada in 2019

CREATE Students have priority to register for the event. Please Register by April 30th.  Website: https://uwaterloo.ca/bio-hackathon-summer-school/

We invite healthcare professionals, designers, patients, developers, innovators, students and entrepreneurs to take part in building useable solutions to frontline healthcare problems. Join us Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 02 for Hacking Health Waterloo's Hackathon in conjunction with True North taking place at Kitchener City Hall. Why participate in the Hacking Health Hackathon and what to expect... Our hackathons are a fun, hands-on, intense, 3-day hackathon that breaks down barriers to healthcare innovation in Kitchener-Waterloo. Our goal isn’t just to organize hackathons, it’s to have a long-term impact on our healthcare system. This hackathon in conjunction with True North will take place simultaneously in Ottawa and Kitchener-Waterloo. We can’t wait to see you contribute to a hackathon project that can be brought to market for the benefit of communities everywhere - we have the resources to help you get there! At the hackathon, teams will pitch ideas, get advice from experts and build solutions that can be integrated and implemented into our healthcare system. We are excited to see the projects you’re dreaming up come to life! Hackathon Schedule Friday, May 31: 5:00 PM Registration Opens 5:00 PM Pitch Clinic  7:00 PM Opening Ceremony 8:00 PM 1-minute pitches 8:30 PM Team Formation & Networking 10:00 PM End of Day 1 Saturday, Jun 01: 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Hacking Starts 12:00 PM Lunch & Judging Criteria Presentation 1:00 PM Hacking 5:00 PM Dinner 9:00 PM End of Day 2 Sunday, June 02: 8:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM Hacking 10:00 AM Pitch Clinic 12:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Hacking Ends 1:30 PM Pre-Presentation: Team Line Up 2:00 PM Final pitching to judges 3:30 PM Judges Deliberate 4:00 PM Announcement of hackathon winners  4:15 PM Closing Ceremony 2019 Theme Social Isolation, Aging, and Technology is our theme for this dual-city hackathon. Social isolation affects many people, particularly the aged, and links with the Tech for good theme for the True North conference. The hackathon aim is to break down barriers to healthcare innovation by bringing together healthcare professionals, IT, designers, policy analysts, patients and entrepreneurs to collaborate, dream up & create solutions to real-world problems to improve healthcare. Learn more about the basics of Social Isolation here. https://hacking-health.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Social-isolation-the-basics.pdf   What is Hacking Health? Hacking Health is an international movement designed to improve healthcare by inviting technology creators and healthcare professionals to collaborate on realistic, human-centric solutions to front-line problems. It is a grass-roots, bottom-up movement. Learn more about Hacking Health. Who can participate? Anyone – you don’t have to be a developer to participate!  What if I don't have a team? There are many opportunities to meet potential team members, and connect a mix of skills to bring together a team in the first couple hours of the hackathon weekend.  Can I start before the event? We understand that you are excited to solve problems but please refrain from developing the solution before the Hackathon. Feel free to ideate, design, post, update, review, join a project on Sparkboard once you've registered! Are you interested in sponsoring our hackathon? Hacking Health Waterloo is powered by an incredible group of sponsors. We'd love to have you join us! Take a look at our sponsorship package if you are interested in sponsoring our hackathon. Will food and drinks be provided? All meals will be catered for you this weekend - on us! If you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know: waterloo@hackinghealth.ca What should I bring? Your laptop, charger, and your ideas! Still have questions? Send us a tweet, email or facebook message and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. What are the judging criteria? The judging criteria include: Innovation potential Impact of the project Execution of the project Design and user experience of the prototype Presentation of the project What is the ticket cancellation policy? Canceling your ticket? If you can’t attend, please let us know ASAP so we can refund you and give your spot to another person. There will be no refunds 10 days before the event, no-shows who don’t contact us 10 days in advance will not get refunded. Terms & Conditions By Purchasing a ticket to Hacking Health, you agree to the following terms and conditions: I hereby grant Hacking Health permission to use my likeness in a video, photo or other digital reproduction in any and all of its publications, including website, without payment or any other consideration.

  This workshop is a mandatory session for Bio-Hackathon attendees.  A hands-on bio-mechanical design case study will be featured that will prepare you for the Bio-Hackathon concept evaluation session. The learning outcomes for the session are: Apply practical and effective concept evaluation tools and techniques to evaluate, select, develop and reformulate conceptual designs Communicate accurately and effectively  Details:  Location: E7-7303 Time: 9:30-12:30 Facilitator; Oscar Nespoli, Continuing Lecturer, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering CREATE Credit: 3 hr-Concept Evaluation Module

Are you interested in making a social impact in the health and economics space? Researchers in the Faculty of Environment are collaborating with GreenHouse, to develop and research a problem-solving challenge focused on creating positive social impact by improving the economic quality of life of those living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants will use their research, design, and critical-thinking skills to develop policy, hardware, and/or social solutions to enhance the working lives of individuals affected by SLE. As a participant, you will have the opportunity to learn from mentors with lived experience, experts and researchers, collaborate with others from a broad range of disciplines, and learn skills in ideation, policy, prototyping, and pitching. This will allow you to come up with impactful solutions to real problems to be pitched to an expert panel of judges. Opportunities to continue to develop your social innovation solutions are available for the winning teams. Your contributions from this research will be used to improve the working lives of people affected by SLE in Canada. Food and refreshments will be provided! Your contributions from this research will be used to improve the working lives of people affected by SLE in Canada. If you would like to learn more, click here to access our Hackathon Letter of Information and our Hackathon Consent Form. For additional questions, please contact Dr. Francesca Cardwell at fcardwel@uwaterloo.ca. Participation in this research hackathon is voluntary. This project has received ethics clearance from a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Committee (ORE #40295). Application Process There are a limited number of spots available for this event. Once you register with your application, we will be going through a selection process to identify successful applicants.  You will receive an email in mid-to-late May indicating if you have been accepted as a Hackathon participant.

Information Provided Below - Conference Program Overview- About Photography at Conference- Conference Code of Conduct GO Open Data Conference is a  non-profit, grass roots annual event held in Ontario and is in it's 7th year.  This year the event is being held in Toronto at the Toronto Reference Library and is co-hosted by the Toronto Public Library and Open Data Institute (ODI) Toronto. This year's theme is "Open - Inclusive, Equitable, Ethical & Impactful" and has an awesome lineup of speakers - check the website for updates http://2019.go-opendata.ca/ and more detailed program information http://2019.go-opendata.ca/program-2/ Program Overview Friday May 3rd, 2019  Conference - Paid Attendance 8:00  Registration, Beeton Hall, Main Floor9:00  Official Welcome9:15  Leaders Keynote Panel10:15 Networking Break10:45 Digital Community Panel11:45 Youth and Educator Panel12:15 Open Mic12:30  LUNCH1:30  Concurrent Sessions2:30 Break2:45  Concurrent Sessions4:00  Closing Action Panel4:30 Closing Remarks4:45 Conference Close & Attendee Networking Saturday May 4th, 2019  Hackathon - FREE  9:00 Registration 9:30 Welcome and Process10:00 Project Pitches10:30  Start work12:00  LUNCH1:00  Continue Projects3:30  Project Presentations4:30  Event Wrap-up Photography Please note that photographs will be taken during the conference.  Please advise the registration desk upon arrival if you prefer not to be photographed.  Similarly, there may be video and livestreaming happening at the conference. GO Open Data Code of Conduct - Adapted from Civic Tech Toronto's "Code of Conduct and Anti-harrasment Policy" It’s important that all participants are aware of the expectations and our grass roots culture during the conference. This is a reminder of the unwritten rules of generally being a good, kind and supportive human being for all those involved with the conference. Civic Tech Toront'os policy has been adapted from the Recurse Center’s Social Rules, and the anti-harassment policy from the Geek Feminism Wiki. GO Open Data is dedicated to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, technical skill level or economic standing. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate any time, including in present. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or asked to leave, at the discretion of the organizers. Harassment includes verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, the organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the organizing team immediately. Organizers will be happy to help participants contact local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. All participants accept that they are responsible and accountable for their own actions. Our Host - Toronto Public Library Rules of Conduct https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/terms-of-use/library-policies/rules-of-conduct.jsp  

Register today for a chance to attend L3 WESCAM's 2nd annual Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing Hackathon  -  THE DRONE SWARM!   May 3/4/5 2019 Open to all 3rd and 4th year Engineering/Software College and University Students, and New Grads (Class of 2017+)  $7000 in total Prize money to be won! $4000 1st Place $2000 2nd Place $1000 3rd Place Using customized Parrot BeBop2  drones - your team will develop on custom SDK's to command a drone swarm capable of flying surveillance missions to seek out, identify and confirm high point-value targets in a 5000 sq ft custom indoor course.  You dont need to be a drone pilot - we'll take care of that. Instead you'll be focusing on A.I., Machine Learning and Image Processing development to run successful surveillance missions, allow your drones to communicate with each other and relay imaging data for processing. Our last Hackathon was a big success - and we're expecting this event to be even bigger and better. First things first - You'll need register, either as an individual or a team.   Then once you're registered, you'll be invited to submit your (or your team's) application to us. With only 100 spots available, we'll be selecting teams based on a blend of academic pursuits in engineering/electronics/software, co-op work experiences, summer jobs and of course - your own interests and hobbies. Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Please bring your photo/government ID so that you can show us you are who you told us you were when you registered... What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event? For those driving - FREE PARKING is on site and there's a map on the event page. For those taking Public Transit, the Burlington Transit Route 87 runs from both Burlington and Aldershot GO stations to directly in front of the event site. Click here for a schedule:  https://bit.ly/2tBp7hR What can I bring into the event? Whatever you need to be comfortable and productive for 36 hours.  We'll provide some air mattresses and couches to catch some zzzz's on. We'll feed you and keep you hydrated, and we'll make sure there's lots of snacks for late-nite munchies. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? You can email hackwescam@l3t.com for any questions you have. We'll respond as quickly as we can.  Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Nope.  We'll have your name and you'll have your ID so that should do it.  Can I update my registration information? Yup. Eventbrite will notify us of any updates to your registration. If you want to be extra sure, email us at hackwescam@l3t.com to be sure. Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? Nope. If there are any changes to your team, you'll need to notify us of whomever cannot attend.  Whomever joins your team will need to register the same way you did. If that happens, email us at hackwescam@l3t.com and we'll walk you through it.  Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? Nope. Please register using your normal/given name and what matches your ID.  Registering as "Breezy" or "HackDAWG" won't get you very far...

Information Provided Below - Conference Program Overview- About Photography at Conference- Conference Code of Conduct GO Open Data Conference is a  non-profit, grass roots annual event held in Ontario and is in it's 7th year.  This year the event is being held in Toronto at the Toronto Reference Library and is co-hosted by the Toronto Public Library and Open Data Institute (ODI) Toronto. This year's theme is "Open - Inclusive, Equitable, Ethical & Impactful" and has an awesome lineup of speakers - check the website for updates http://2019.go-opendata.ca/ and more detailed program information http://2019.go-opendata.ca/program-2/ Program Overview Friday May 3rd, 2019  Conference - Paid Attendance 8:00  Registration, Beeton Hall, Main Floor9:00  Official Welcome9:15  Leaders Keynote Panel10:15 Networking Break10:45 Digital Community Panel11:45 Youth and Educator Panel12:15 Open Mic12:30  LUNCH1:30  Concurrent Sessions2:30 Break2:45  Concurrent Sessions4:00  Closing Action Panel4:30 Closing Remarks4:45 Conference Close & Attendee Networking Saturday May 4th, 2019  Hackathon - FREE  9:00 Registration 9:30 Welcome and Process10:00 Project Pitches10:30  Start work12:00  LUNCH1:00  Continue Projects3:30  Project Presentations4:30  Event Wrap-up Photography Please note that photographs will be taken during the conference.  Please advise the registration desk upon arrival if you prefer not to be photographed.  Similarly, there may be video and livestreaming happening at the conference. GO Open Data Code of Conduct - Adapted from Civic Tech Toronto's "Code of Conduct and Anti-harrasment Policy" It’s important that all participants are aware of the expectations and our grass roots culture during the conference. This is a reminder of the unwritten rules of generally being a good, kind and supportive human being for all those involved with the conference. Civic Tech Toront'os policy has been adapted from the Recurse Center’s Social Rules, and the anti-harassment policy from the Geek Feminism Wiki. GO Open Data is dedicated to providing a harassment-free environment for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, technical skill level or economic standing. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate any time, including in present. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or asked to leave, at the discretion of the organizers. Harassment includes verbal comments that reinforce social structures of domination related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, the organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the organizing team immediately. Organizers will be happy to help participants contact local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. All participants accept that they are responsible and accountable for their own actions. Our Host - Toronto Public Library Rules of Conduct https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/terms-of-use/library-policies/rules-of-conduct.jsp  

Learn to Develop a Successful Startup Business Today! Always wanted to start an Tech Startup? Now we have a complete blueprint for you start your own Startup. During our tech startup program you will learn and navigate through tools, software, hardware, platforms, resources, projects, processes, methods and strategies to penetrate your own Startup into the market. [This is an Virtual Web Workshop] During this Startup Workshop we will cover: Session 1: Startup BasicsDuring this session we will explore the very foundation and the basic systems and platforms for you to integrate into your own tech startup process.  Hardware Software Platforms Projects Systems Blueprint Tools Resources Session 2: Startup IdeasDuring this session we will explore tech startup ideas for you to implement and integrate into your own tech startup or use them as an inspirational source for developing your own products, projects, prototypes or services in your tech startup 50+ Tech Startup Ideas   Session 3: R&DDuring this session we will explore the research process, how you can research a specific niche industry, the market and tech trends. R&D/Research R&D Tools Startup Tools Market Research Surveys Consumer Analytics Market Analytics Industry Analytics Trends Researching   Session 4: Creativity During this session we will explore the creativity process, how to increase your own creativity intelligence and implement quality tech ideas into your own tech startup process. Creativity Tools Creativity Techniques Creativity Strategy Mind mapping Brainstorming Meditation Idea Exploring Idea Blender Key-Point System Problem Solving Strategy Incubation Creative intelligence Outside the Box Thinking Lateral Thinking Productivity Tools Mind Relaxation Meditation Higher Consciousnesses Inspiration Tools Idea Storage   Session 5: Capital/FundingDuring this session we will explore the capital and funding process of your tech startup. How to raise capital and make systematic attempts to penetrate into the market. Capital/Funding Capital/Funding Tools Capital/Funding Strategy Venture Capitalists Angel Investors Seed Funding Incubators Accelerator Programs Co-Founder Capitalization Table Crowdfunding Business Trade Fairs Session 6: Clients/CustomersDuring this session we will explore the client acquisition process. Find your first clients and customers for your tech startup and implement the right tools, methods and strategies for creating an successful sale system for your specific niche industry/technology. Clients Client Acquisition Strategy Client Acquisition Process PR Strategies Social Media Marketing Competitive Analysis E-Mail Marketing Newsletters Analytics SEO Digital Marketing Ad Systems Competitor Research Sale System Sale Strategy Growth Hacking Sales Funnel Email Hunting   Session 7: Business PlatformDuring this session we will explore the business organizing process. How to implement an organized and professional platform for your tech startup for creating efficient workflow. Business Automation Business Process Business Strategy Business Model Business Management ERP CRM Human Resources (HR) Recruitment Intranet Collaboration Project Management Document Management Customer Support Business Automation Tools   Session 8: Business FormationDuring this session we will explore the business formation process. Which platforms, models and tools to integrate into your tech startup formation for creating an successful launch process.Business Formation Legal Contracts Business Model Corporate Structure Payment Platforms Payment Gateway Invoicing System Credit Cards/Payments Pricing Strategies Accounting Subscriptions Office Space Virtual Address Virtual Phone Virtual Office Remote Office Virtual Assistant Virtual Receptionist Virtual Support Outsourcing Product Demo Product Launch   Session 9: Startup CodingDuring this session we will explore the coding process of your tech startup.Coding/Programming IDE API SDK GUI Code Analysis Data Visualization Python C# Forms Wireframing Front-End Back-End Library Frameworks Testing Programming Platforms Programming Tools Agile Development Software Code Management   Session 10: Startup Hardware/PrototypingDuring this session we will explore the hardware and prototyping process of your tech startup. Using different tools and platform to innovate and integrate your own tech startup projects. 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ONLINE: George Brown College Interdisciplinary Design Strategy Postgraduate

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada is excited to invite you to our first-ever hackathon!