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nobulHACK - Blockchain Hackathon + Learnathon
23 Jun - 10:00 AM
Toronto, Canada
Hello Fellow hackers!
The Blockchain Society is back, and this time with a blockchain Hackathon + Learnathon! What is a Hackathon + Learnathon you may ask? Well, with the increasing popularity of blockchain technology in the industry today, there comes a desire to always be ahead of the curve; with this event, we will bring you up to speed on some of the hottest tech to hit the blockchain space, which you can then use directly in your Hackathon projects to win great prizes!
The Learnathon will commence in the morning on June 24th, and will continue in the afternoon. Once attendees have a firm grasp on the blockchain stack, the Hackathon will begin! We hope that this format will allow newcomers to the blockchain space to learn something new, and allow the veterans to hone their skills on the tech stack we are going to be working with during the event.
Who can hack
This hackathon/learnathon is exclusively for developers who fit the below criteria. The Blockchain Society reserves the right to decline entry of any Blockchain developers who do not fit our hackathon/learnathon criteria.
Note: Refunds will be issued if a ticket has already been purchased and the criteria has not been met.
The Criteria
1. 2+ years of prior development experience2. A valid GitHub account with adequate commit history3. Professionally affiliated with the technology community in Toronto or surrounding cities
Teams
We suggest teams of no more than 6 individuals. You can organize teams prior to the event, and we will be sending around a teams signup form on the day of the Hackathon.
Schedule
23 Jun Activity
8.30am Registration & team formation; breakfast
9am Opening Remarks from Nobul Corporation
9.30am Microsoft Workshop
11.30am *Workshop Opportunity*
12pm Lunch with Sponsors
1pm *Workshop Opportunity*
1.30pm *Workshop Opportunity*
2pm KeyNote by Nobul Corporation
3pm Hackathon starts
7pm Dinner with Sponsors
24 Jun Activity
12am Hacking Continues
9am Breakfast served
12pm Lunch with Judges
2.30pm Hacking concluded and judging to begin
5pm Winners Announced
5.30pm Final remarks by Nobul
Rules
We know some rules are meant to be broken, but you should probably (read: definitely) stick by these:
1. Fresh Code - We all start coding at the same time. It’s cool to work on designs beforehand, digital mockups, open source frameworks, and anything else available to everyone, but keep things within fair limits.
2. Code Review - Winning teams may be subject to a code-review at some point following the event or immediately before winning. This is to ensure that all code used is in fact fresh.
3. Ownership and IP - You own your IP and whatever you create. Simple as that.
4. Team Size - No more than five people.
5. Submissions - Each team will have a designated google drive folder where projects need to be submitted by the designated time. You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to do just that.
6. Demos - You’ll have 2 minutes to demo the functionality of your project and talk through your idea, and 1 minute for Q&A from judges.
Judging
How is the hackathon judged?Projects will be judged based on the following criteria, with a total of 5 points per criteria:
Fundability: How fundable is this idea? Is there potential for a sustainable business model?
Execution: How well was the project executed and explained? Did it work?
UI/UX: Beyond design, was the end-to-end user experience for the solution considered?
Originality: How original, creative or unique is the idea?
Scalability: How scalable is the solution? Will it make an impact?
Ambassadors
- Will Mero (marketing@theblockchainsociety,ca)
- Bill Hennessey
Lead Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Community Partners
AngelHack Toronto Hackathon 2018
23 Jun - 09:00 AM
Toronto, Canada
Invitation to AngelHack HACKcelerator
Coders, designers, and entrepreneurs in and around Toronto! AngelHack invites you to sign up for the AngelHack Toronto Hackathon 2018. Compete on your own, or as a member of a team to come up with an idea and turn it into a functioning prototype. This year’s theme is Seamless Technology. Build a solution that solves a social or environmental problem and positively impacts your local community — you might win the Code For A Cause Impact Award, or the Consensys Challenge Award. The AngelHack Grand Prize will be awarded to the project that is innovative without limits and brings positive change to the world.
Get your advice for the AngelHack Toronto Hackathon 2018 here!
The Canadian Life Hacks Hackathon
23 Jun - 08:00 AM
Toronto, Canada
Do you have what it takes to come up with the next great Amazon Alexa Skill?
For participants of Toronto's latest Alexa Dev Day, please join Connected Lab and Amazon on June 23 for the Canadian Life Hacks Hackathon. Working in teams of 3-5, participants will be challenged with the task of building Skills for Alexa, Amazon's cloud-based voice service, that relate to Canadian entertainment, travel, and/or children’s content. #ConnectedHacks
WHAT: Canadian Life Hacks Hackathon, hosted by Connected Lab in partnership with Amazon
WHEN: Saturday, June 23, 2018, 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
WHERE: Connected Lab Headquarters, 370 King St W. Suite 400, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 1J9
WHO:Developers, designers, and makers with experience building for Amazon Alexa.
OBJECTIVE
Build an Alexa Skill beneficial to Canadians in the areas of entertainment, travel, and/or children’s content.
PRIZES
First place participants will each receive a $750 travel voucher to visit anywhere in Canada as well as their very own Amazon Echo Spot. Second place participants will each receive an Amazon Echo Spot.
ELIGIBILITY
The Canadian Life Hacks Hackathon is open to individuals and teams who have reached the age of majority in their eligible jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry, and who have experience developing and/or designing for Amazon Alexa.
The team must participate for the duration of the Hackathon and provide a working demo of their Skill at the end to be eligible for prizes. Libraries used must also be credited.
Note: Employees of Connected Lab, Amazon, and contractors currently under contract work for Connected Lab or Amazon are not eligible. Software partners and those receiving funding or assistance from Connected Lab or Amazon for application development are not eligible. Any application that is or was funded or compensated, partially or fully, by Connected Lab or Amazon for its development is not eligible for entry.
SCHEDULE
8:00 – 8:15 AM: Participant arrival and registration
8:15 – 8:30 AM: Continental breakfast is served
8:30 – 8:45 AM: Opening remarks by Damian McCabe, Co-founder and VP Engineering at Connected Lab, as well as Justin Jeffress, Solutions Architect at Amazon Alexa
8:45 – 9:00 AM: Participants are ushered to private breakout rooms
9:00 AM: Hackathon begins
11:30 – 12:30 PM: Box lunch is served
6:00 PM: Hackathon submissions due to the judging panel
6:15 – 8:15 PM: Dinner is served while teams present submissions to judging panel
8:15 – 8:40 PM: Judging panel evaluates submissions
8:40 – 9:00 PM: Panel to reveal winners and distribute prizing
FAQ
Do I need to come with a pre-formed team?No! Though you may form a team of your own (3-5 members per team), individuals may apply on their own; they will be put into groups.
What do I need to bring?You will need to bring a laptop running Linux, MacOS, or Windows. Don’t forget your charger!
What accounts do I need?You will need to set up an AWS account and an Amazon Developer account.
What should I install?You should install the ask cli! With it you can dramatically reduce the amount of time and effort required to build and update your Skill.
Are there any code samples I should check out?Yes! Take a look at the care package! You should also check out the quiz game sample Skill to get started with display directives and the display interface and template reference technical documentation.
Any more questions? Write us at hello@connectedlab.com with the subject line "Hackathon Question."
Techology Hackathon - Solutions for Seniors (Toronto, Canada)
15 Jun - 05:34 PM
Toronto, Canada
Techies, designers, business people, or anyone with experience dealing with Seniors! The Interactive Media Lab at the University of Toronto invites you to participate in Tech Hack - Solutions for Seniors. Come with your team, or connect with one at the event. You'll be challenged to design an innovative solution that uses the Centivizer platform to address issues of physical and cognitive inactivity in an aging population.
TurnerHacks
03 Jun - 08:00 AM
Brampton, Canada
High school students in Ontario! You're invited to participate in the TurnerHacks Hackathon! You'll get to build the coolest thing you can in 12 hours, while you're meeting and greeting with awesome people. After 12 hours, you'll present your project to a team of experts, with the chance to win some awesome prizes.
femmebought launch party
31 May - 06:00 PM
Toronto, Canada
femmebought pre-launch party Meg boutique
Guest Speaker Nelia Texiera, Olive Law founder and Cryptochicks Hackathon Blockchain Winner
Join us for an evening of shopping, prizes, light snacks, wine
Empowerment Matters!
12 May - 08:00 AM
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
School kids in grades 7-12 in Southern Ontario! If you're interested in becoming an active citizen, then you're invited to attend the FREE Empowerment Matters Kick-Off event at Niagara College. You will get to participate in a 12-hour Social Innovation Hackathon and Social Enterprise start-up day. You'll collaborate with like-minded students to create a solution to a given community problem, building a paper prototype that your team presents to a panel of judges.
GO Open Data Conference 2018
11 May - 08:00 AM
Barrie, Canada
Open Data enthusiasts in Ontario! If you are planning to attend the GO Open Data Conference, then don't miss the opportunity to participate in the hackathon. You'll be challenged to develop and present a project that addresses this year's conference theme of “Open Data and Smart Communities.”
FutureMakers Talks: New Kids on the Blockchain
09 May - 06:30 PM
Toronto, Canada
RBC Tech Community Team is proud to present FutureMakers Talks: New Kids on the Blockchain.
Please join us for an evening of networking, refreshments, and thought-provoking discussion on the use cases of Blockchain technology.
Blockchain technology is arguably one of the most disruptive technologies since the emergence of the Internet. It is a decentralized, distributed, encrypted and digital ledger that enables two or more parties to transact or do business without needing a third party to establish trust.
The evening will feature the following talks and debate:
What Makes Blockchains Special - Niloo Ravaei
The future of Blockchain - intersections with other exponential technologies - Ananya Chadha
Debate: "Is Identity Management on Blockchain the future?" - What side do you support?
And more...
Limited Supply: Get an exclusive tour of one of RBC's Toronto Innovation Labs!
Located in the office tower at WaterPark Place, see first-hand RBC's Innovation Lab and hear about their initiatives.
Select the "Ticket + RBC Innovation Tour" ticket to secure your spot.
Agenda
6:00 – 6:30 pm Innovation Tour (with Tour ticket)
6:30 – 7:00 pm – Registration and Networking/Refreshment Begins
7:00 – 8:30 pm – Talks & Debate
8:30 – 9:00 pm – Networking
Biography
Niloo Ravaei
A filmmaker turned coder, Niloo screened her short film at the Cannes Film Festival and has helped FinTech startups in Toronto and San Francisco scale into some of the biggest players in the space. Niloo is a voracious learner with a knack for explaining complex concepts in simple terms. When she’s not exploring the latest advancements in Blockchain technology, she helps Toronto-based charities use technology to streamline their operations.
Ananya Chadha
Ananya Chadha is a 16 year-old blockchain developer from Toronto focused on the intersection between blockchain and other exponential technologies. She has developed two cryptocurrencies and crowdsale (ICO) smart contracts with the ERC20 tokens framework set by Ethereum. Recently, she won the Cryptochicks Hackathon with her project putting Genomic data on the blockchain. Ananya is also the youngest Brain Computer Interface (BCI) developer in the world and is sponsored by Microsoft for BCI development. http://www.ananyac.com/
FutureMakers Talk
The FutureMakers Talk series is an on-going meetup and learn tech community event presented by RBC. The talks are designed to bring tech enthusiasts, practitioners and experts in the tech community under one roof to share knowledge and discuss major tech advances. The series will feature stimulating discussions on machine learning, digital payments, digital design, cybersecurity and more.
Greg Wolfond SecureKey Technologies Chief Executive Officer Ananya Chadha TKS Innovator Catherine Chen IG Liaison Strategy & Business Consulting Founder & CEO Karim Hamasni RBC Development Lead, Crypto Asset Innovation Mohamed EL KANDRI Fast Access Blockchain (FA Enterprise System Inc) Chief Executive Officer Nasser Rahal fazeZERO Founder & CTO Niloo Ravaei Blockgeeks Blockchain Engineer | Software Developer
Canadian Music Week Hackathon
08 May - 02:00 PM
Toronto, Canada
Canadian coders, hackers, designers and tech specialists! You're invited to participate in the First Annual Canadian Music Week Hackathon! If you're an expert on Music, VR/AR, Blockchain, or Artificial Intelligence, come and collaborate to design a build an innovative solution that can help advance the music industry. Showcase your skills and compete for some awesome prizes.