List of hackathons in Shenzhen, China in 2019

This event has postponed due to unforeseen situation in the area. New schedule to be announced. Follow this link for a refund: https://www.eventbrite.com/support/articles/en_US/How_To/how-to-refund-an-order?lg=en_US New schedule to be confirmed Do you have an idea you'd like to pursue or a problem you'd like to solve but don't know where to start or who to start with? Techstars Startup Weekend is the place to look for a team, create a prototype of your idea, validate your business idea, and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs, all in one Hackathon. What do you need to bring? Lots of energy! You'll pitch your own idea or listen to others, then vote on the most interesting ideas and form teams with diverse skill sets. You can come with friends, but you’ll get the full experience if you participate in separate teams. Remember, it’s all about the team. Your idea should be something you have not previously worked on. The idea you pitch and the problem you set out to solve can span social, educational, financial, environmental, or other issues. Over the course of the Hackathon you'll be challenged to create a prototype of your MVP, or minimum viable product, that fits the needs of your target customer. You'll get feedback, iterate, and likely pivot your approach entirely! Important: You cannot have worked previously on your idea. Your ticket includes: 6 full (and delicious) meals over the course of the weekend T-shirt, stickers and swags Benefits and discounts from our global partners One-on-one time with amazing mentors A new network of developers, designers, and entrepreneurs eager, like you, to change the world All the internet and drinks you can consume What happens at a Startup Weekend/ 54-hour Hackathon? Day 1: Meet, pitch and team up Day 2: Learn from mentors and get to work Day 3: Present to the judges For all event details, please visit: http://communities.techstars.com/events/15372 Why you should join? Build your networkStartup Weekend attracts the best makers and do-ers. By spending a weekend working to build scalable companies that solve real world problems, you will build long-lasting relationships and possibly walk away with a job or even an investor. Actually launch a businessYou as a participant of this event and the presenter of your idea can join this community to actually work upon your idea and build your business under guidance and support of global, national and local supporters and collaborators. Take your idea to prototype. Get face time with thought leaders Get one-on-one time with the experienced startup community leaders and mentors. Meet and get valuable feedback from a panel of judges and startup coaches. Join a global community Startup Weekend alumni span across all the continents and scores of cities. LearnStartup Weekends are all about learning through the art of creating. Build your own strategy and test it as you go in a hackathon setting. If you’re feeling inspired click on the “Buy Ticket” button now! Still have questions, feel free to reach us at hongkong@startupweekend.org Don’t wait any longer and join the Techstars Startup Weekend movement! Bring your friends, form a team, and hack a startup in 54 hours Hackathon + Innovation Challenge style.  No talk, all action! Tencent WeStart （Hong Kong） is co-established by Tencent, K11, and VS MEDIA, and is the first overseas establishment of China’s leading startup community and entrepreneurial ecosystem. This creative hub provides digital entrepreneurs with a gateway to China and springboard to the world. Regional startups are supported with industry events, tours, networking opportunities, Tencent and regional partnership resources, funding, specialized media production facilities, and corporate innovation. About Techstars Startup Weekend: Techstars Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs. Beginning with Friday night pitches and continuing through brainstorming, business plan development, and basic prototype creation, Techstars Startup Weekends culminate in Sunday night demos and presentations. Participants create working startups during the event and are able to collaborate with like-minded individuals outside of their daily networks. All teams hear talks by industry leaders and receive valuable feedback from local entrepreneurs. The weekend is centered around action, innovation, and education. Whether you are looking for feedback on an idea, a co-founder, specific skill sets, or a team to help you execute, Techstars Startup Weekends are the perfect environment in which to test your idea and take the first steps towards launching your own startup. Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted within 7 days of the event if food and drink have already been ordered. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Terms of Participation Agreement: It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning opportunity. Our intention is that you meet some amazing people that you might actually start a company with, build relationships with coaches, and learn from your peers. The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing, learning, building, and having fun. As such, by registering as a participant, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and community. If you as a participant are worried about someone stealing your ideas, please reconsider your participation in the event itself or simply refrain from sharing specifics about your idea. As a member of your startup community, you agree to be inclusive of any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally, treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with proper care. You agree that you are responsible for any accidents or damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Techstars Startup Weekend, your local volunteer team, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable incident. By Participating at the event, you grant Techstars Startup Weekend permission to capture photo/video of the event. You can find the exact legal terms on our FAQ Page but to summarize, we want to share your success with the world. 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SheLovesData aims to promote data-driven culture, driving innovation, diversity, and to empower more women to pursue their careers in data and technology fields. SheLovesData, which is originated from Singapore, is currently active in 8 other cities across the globe including Auckland, Hong Kong, Jarkata, Johannesburg, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, Melbourne and Sydney. It's the Hong Kong chapter's turn to host the popular Introduction to Python programming workshop! In this workshop we will guide you through the basics of this high-level programming language. At the end of the workshop we will have several Python users for you to ask questions and to share our own learning journeys. Instructors Verlebie Chan As a data advocate, Verlebie Chan is a Program Manager in Microsoft. She took the plunge to drive code, lead hackathons and sandbox projects all around Data. She is experienced in data visualization, data pipelines and machine learning.  Previously, she was responsible for Data and AI nurturing programs with startups, academia and communities. Prerequisites This event is suitable for ladies who have no prior programming experience and eager to learn Python. However we strongly recommend you to take the The Python Basics at Datacamp to optimize your learning experience with us with the 2-hour workshop time.   FAQs Is it free? Yes! Is it only for women? Yes! What should I bring to the workshop? Please bring your laptop with charger. Also your positive attitude to take on programming! What if something changed and I'm not able to attend the event anymore? Please let us know if you won't be able to attend our workshop, so we can give your spot to somebody else. Contact us and we'll help you. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? For all other burning questions you can send an email to hongkong@shelovesdata.com.   Partners Big thanks to FDM Group who generously provide the venue, instructor and their support to SheLovesData Hong Kong.   By registering you understand that the details you provide during the registration process will be collected and used by She Loves Data. Photographs and/or video may be taken at the event. By taking part in this event you grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for publicity and/or marketing purposes. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity materials, social media, and press releases.   If you want to find out more about SheLovesData, check our website!! 

G.R.E.E.N. Hospitality Hackathon encourages stakeholders to work together to find innovative sustainable solutions for the industry.

Classified Post Hackathon is a challenge for students and fresh graduates to build winning digital solutions for large corporates. The event is for participants to turn ideas into reality and will serve as a platform for them to develop their prototype, enhance their problem solving skills and to learn and meet with technology industry leaders. And at the same time for corporates to explore shining stars from the participants. Date: 10 November 2019Venue: South China Morning Post , Tai Po Office  (*Shuttle service will be provided and depart from Kowloon Tong Station) More information please visit  www.cphackathon.com

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FinTech Week Hackathon 2019 -- Stay tuned !! [More information is coming soon]

Last moment before the big day to create your team, see the atmosphere and showcase your idea!

We are excited to present you another insightful discussion on AI for the FinTech Week Hackathon 2019! Co-organized by WHub & DBS

Hong Kong is entering the 5G era! For the third year, the SmarTone Hackathon is back on 26th & 27th October! This year, the hackathon will take on 5G and Smart City. SmarTone Hackathon 2019 is a competition for new possibilities and is now open for new ideas on creating future 5G services and Smart City developments! During the hackathon weekend, you and your team - which you can create online before the event or on the day of - will have the opportunity to tackle one of the key themes in “5G and Smart City”: i) Smart Living, ii) Smart Transportation, iii) Smart Shopping and iv) Smart IoT. Winning Teams will have the chance to receive prizes worth over $120,000, including latest gadgets, investment opportunity in SHKP Group, internship opportunities at SHKP, fast track interview opportunities to Cyberport’s entrepreneurship programmes, and more! REGISTER today to secure your spot for the SmarTone Hackathon!

Hong Kong is entering the 5G era! For the third year, the SmarTone Hackathon is back on 26th & 27th October!