List of hackathons in Folkestone, United Kingdom in 2017

Socially aware techies and public sector enthusiasts in the UK! Rebel Labs & Hacksmiths invite you to participate in UKGovHack 2017. You'll be tasked to explore the concerns of manufacturers, SMEs, importers, exporters, farmers, government agencies, and citizens for The Future of Food in the face of Brexit. You'll be challenged to use open data to explore Brexit issues, such as food sustainability, traceability, and crisis management; the post-Brexit trade and movement of goods; and how farming will change without the common agricultural policy.

Thursday, July 6th 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: Developing Smart Contracts Audience: Software Engineers & Developers (If you're not a developer, there's an executive workshop available on July 14th. CLICK HERE for more details). Applied Blockchain Lab is an instructive programme designed to promote the knowledge of Blockchain where people can learn and interact with one of the fastest growing disruptive technologies today. Hosted by one of the most experienced teams in the industry, having delivered 15 blockchains projects to both startups and corporate clients, this is a great opportunity to learn from real world experience. If you have existing coding skills, come join us in a unique lab day at our office in Level39, where you can get involved in a hands-on development experience in our Blockchain smart contracts lab environment! This session will provide the basics in a small group setting. The aim is to allow attendees to learn what it takes to code and some of the underlying principles of Blockchain. This session is great if you plan to join the Fintech Week Hackathon (July 7-9). Space is limited so book early! Agenda: 09:00 - 10:00 Introduction to Blockchain for Developers10:00 - 11:00 Projects, Use Cases and Ideas11:00 - 12:00 Introduction to Ethereum Smart Contracts12:00 - 13:00 Break13:00 - 14:00 Introduction to Hyperledger Fabric14:00 - 17:00 AB Lab: Hands-on Workshop Applied Blockchain has been building Blockchain solutions for the past two years and is one of only four start-ups featured by Gartner in it's 2017 Global Blockchain Report, with 15+ solutions delivered to both start-ups and enterprises across a range of industries. Requirements: Bring own laptops. Github account.

artFix and Stairs and Shares are organising a one-day Facebook hackathon for micro businesses.  This event will support micro businesses make effective use of Facebook Ads to generate sales for them.   We will be using social learning and peer to peer support to ensure each micro business can make effective use of Facebook Ad's for their own business during this event.  This full day event will start 10 am and last till 4.30pm.   artFix are hosting this event.  Please contact info@artfixlondon.com for further details. There are limited places available so please sign up as soon as you can. This will be a quartely event so do not fret if you are unable to attend the event on June 30th!

Over 65 million people worldwide require a wheelchair to be part of society and live an independent life. The freedom a wheelchair can give depends on how bespoke it. With traditional manufacturing techniques this freedom comes at a price that most people can't afford but new techniques such as 3D printing, CNC milling and laser cutting could change that. It’s already been done for bionic limbs, now why not wheelchairs? On the 27th June, we're inviting designers, makers and wheelchair users to come together at Machines Room, a makerspace in East London, to use digital fabrication techniques to develop bespoke wheelchair components that respond to a user-led design challenge. When?Tuesday 27th June, 11am - 7pm Where? Machines Room, 45 Vyner Street, E2 9DQ How much does it cost to attend? 100% Free. Travel grants may be made available in some circumstances, please contact molly.gavriel@disruptdisability.org. Who can attend? Anyone! But please let us know if you are a wheelchair user, designer or maker as attendees will be working in teams on the day. What about accessibility? Machines Room is an accessible, ground floor venue. There is one wheelchair accessible toilet at Machines Room and another at a gallery across the road that attendees will be able to use. If you would like further information on access or to reserve parking at the venue please contact Molly at molly.gavriel@disruptdisability.org. Molly is also able to provide directions from accessible public transport and organise taxis - nearby stations are Bethnal Green, Cambridge Heath, Hackney Central and Haggerston.Is lunch provided? Lunch will be provided. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements. Is there anything I need to prepare in advance? Attendees will be sent a briefing pack prior to the event with further information. Participants will be working in teams reflecting a mix of skills and experience.

What is gamification? Gamification involves the use of game techniques and elements to influence the behaviors of individuals. The use cases are many and diverse, but most involve prizes and points, competition and/or teamwork and scorekeeping to motivate people to meet specific goals.  Why is gamification important to insurance?  Gamification is a useful practice to engage customers, establish or strengthen brands, educate and train customers and staff, and motivate people to act. Gamification has many customer facing applications, including encouraging customer engagement and improving insurers' relationships with their customers. In addition, it can facilitate customized risk assessment and pricing, and, internally, help insurers encourage boosting sales and service performance. Benefits & Success Story Very often, our corporate insurance partners continue to work with individuals and teams that solve their problem statements. Read about one of our hackathon success stories. Who Are We? Startupbootcamp InsurTech is the leading accelerator focused on disruptive and collaborative insurance innovation and connecting with startups who have unique propositions that meet the needs of the insurance market. We are located in the heart of London, and we have the support of a global community as well as some incredible corporate partners.  Tasks You will form a team at the start of the event. You will then work on one of the challenges provided by our corporate partners for 48 hours, and, finally, you will present in front of the judges.  Challenges Challenge 1 (Product Development)Create a solution that would be able to improve customer behaviour/loyalty through gamification (i.e. driving score), and deduce an individual assessment in real time with this “connected” behavior. Challenge 2 (Sales & Marketing)Ideate new ways to engage customers through AR/ geo-location. Challenge 3 (Sales & Marketing)Gamify (using robo-advice) the quote process that allows the insurers to get the same amount of data, supports the clients whilst fully complying with consumer protection regulations in order to strengthen client management efforts and makes it interesting for the customers. Challenge 4 (Underwriting & Risk Management)Use gamification in the underwriting process to build a risk assessment user interface that is user friendly/structured and could identify potential fraud. Challenge 5 (Claims)Develop a robo-claim adjuster powered by AI (or smart device) to empathically advise the customer in the event of a car accident, simplifying the claims process, sharing information with other people in real time and increasing customer loyalty. Challenge 6 (Servicing)In a world where technology solutions are exploding, South Africa is relatively “new” to technology with many users not having access to affordable data or wifi. Create a way to guide financial advisers to the most useful and efficient digital solutions to address their specific needs - removing confusion due to the options available to them and the lack of confidence when using technology. A guided digital approach can potentially help build trust and confidence with users.   What are the winning categories? - Best Overall Concept - Runner Up - Best Technical solution Prizes - Best Overall Concept: £3,000 sponsored by SSP - Runner Up: £2,000 sponsored by SSP - Best Technical solution: £1,000 in Amazon vouchers General Agenda Details to be announced at a later date Friday, 23rd June 5:30pm Arrival & Registration 6:30pm Welcome and Agenda 8:30pm Dinner 9:00pm Gamification Workshop with expert Andrzej Marczewski Saturday, 24th June  9:00am Breakfast served 1:00pm Lunch 7:00pm Dinner  Sunday, 25th June  9:00am Breakfast served 11:00am Test your pitch!  12:00pm Lunch 2:00pm Coders self-assessment session 3:00pm Final Presentations 6:00pm END Excited? We are too! Sign up before it's too late! Want to tweet about it? Use #sbchack  FAQs Who can attend? Anyone with an interest in our theme! This includes coders, designers, developers, mentors, and observers. Can I attend if I haven't attended a Hackathon before? Yes, you most certainly can.  How big can a team be? Teams can range from one team member to a maximum of 5 people.  What will be provided? Wifi  Sockets NOTE: We do NOT provide laptops or computers, so please bring your own and any associated chargers (Don't forget phone chargers too). Who owns my project and IP? The individual/group who develops the project is the owner of the project and IP. Can I stay overnight? Yes! Showers are also available. Please bring anything you need to make yourself comfortable.  Do I need to bring breakfast/lunch/dinner?  No! There will be plenty of food and drinks throughout the whole weekend. We've got this covered.  But I have a specific dietary requirement... Not to worry. We will try and accommodate everyone. However do contact: penny@startupbootcamp.org to let her know of your dietary requirements so we can organize accordingly.  Can I start my project on the challenges beforehand? No. To keep everything fair, all work must be performed during the Hackathon. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? If you have any questions, please e-mail penny@startupbootcamp.org Event Sponsors £3,000 for first place and £2,000 for second place provided by SSP. SSP is a global provider of technology systems and solutions across the entire insurance industry, using our expertise to enable our customers to transform their business and increase their profitability. SSP provides core technology solutions, distribution and trading capability, advanced analytics and solution delivery. Our unique position in the market, including the largest market share of UK e-trading, enables us to provide leading data insight and market access through our Keychoice distribution group. With over 30 years’ experience, our knowledge, talent and technology capabilities deliver innovative results that make us the partner of choice for our customers. Startupbootcamp InsurTech's Partners Global Partners * Sources: Insurance Journal EY

A pioneering international event advancing sustainable and high impact innovation for social enterprises Thursday 15th June @ 9am – 5.00pm Cost: FREE with RSVP Venue: University of Brighton, Sallis Benney Theatre, Grand Parade, Brighton The Spark Social Enterprise Innovation Conference will bring together change makers from the UK, Holland, Belgium and France for a day of collaborative activity. The event will explore the optimum environment for social enterprises to develop and deliver more sustainable and high impact innovations, leading to increased growth. The day will include inspirational stories of innovation in action, delving deep through listening and discussing, full delegate ideation/hackathon activity, case studies, specialist practical and creative workshops, exploring potential collaborations with universities and research professionals, 1-2-1 innovation clinics, pitching challenges from featured social enterprises, film making, the opportunity to join our new innovation network and a host of other experiences. Delegates will include social enterprises, universities, research and development institutes, support organisations, funding bodies, public sector policy makers and procurement professionals … and you. You will leave full of inspiration and armed with fresh ideas, knowledge, a sense of direction and new connections. Innovation explored thorough a truly innovative event. For more info on The Spark Project and to sign up for news www.sparksocialenterprise.eu or email info@sparksocialenterprise.eu The project is a cross border collaboration between partners in England, Belgium, Holland and France as part of the Interreg 2 Seas programme 2014-2020 co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

Startups in the London area! If you're planning to attend London Tech Week, then why not showcase your project at the HackXLR8 2017 hackathon that will be held during the TechXLR8 Expo? HackXLR8 2017 is the ideal opportunity for you to showcase your project and your business model!

We have partnered with Norton Rose Fulbright to bring you the First NRF Legal Hackathon. This Hackathon is designed to partner students up with lawyers to create applications that you design together. It runs until you can't type anymore, with the awards ceremony the next day Breakfast lunch and dinner will all be caterered for. So make sure to bring your own laptop and most of all, have fun!

Solidus developers and architects! Are you planning to attend SolidusConf 2017? Conference sponsor--Lost My Name--invites you to participate in an informal hackathon with the core Solidus product development team. This is your chance to collaborate with the experts and contribute your skills and creativity in order to make the Solidus platform even better than it is now!

Solidus developers and architects! Are you planning to attend SolidusConf 2017? If so, why don't you also plan to participate in an informal hackathon with the core Solidus product development team? This is your chance to collaborate with the experts and contribute your skills and creativity in order to make the Solidus platform even better than it is now!