List of hackathons in Headington, United Kingdom in 2018

On Wednesday 5th September, Expedia Group are hosting a panel discussion on “How to build a diverse and inclusive technical team”. We hope to share what we have learnt so far on our ongoing journey, as well as sharing learnings from other people who are passionate about this topic, who will share their ideas. We will be covering the full lifecycle from building the right environment, to attraction and retention. On the evening we will have drinks, food and networking so as well as learning from our inspiring panel members you can connect with others who have the same passions and interests! Who will be joining us on the panel: Nasreen AbdulJaleel, Director of Technology, Brand Expedia Nasreen AbdulJaleel has always wanted to save the world.  Currently, her focus is on increasing gender balance in technology. In her role as Director of Technology, she leads Expedia's Analytics and UI Platform teams . Her early career was in machine learning. Her interest in fast delivery prompted a switch to web applications in 2005. She has worked in several roles in this domain since then. She has a bachelor's degree in CS from the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai where she was the only woman in her class. She also has a Masters in CS from the University of Massachusetts. Phoebe Greig, Software Engineer, BBC Phoebe was a late starter to the tech scene. Having had a career in finance, it was only when she started teaching herself javascript, that she realised she had found her calling, and in 2015, she decided to take the plunge and change career. Phoebe joined the Net-A-Porter technology graduate scheme and a year later, she joined the BBC as a Software Engineer. She now builds cutting edge tools for journalists. Where tools are built with accessibility in mind, to ensure that all people, regardless of their range of hearing, movement, sight, or cognitive ability can participate equally. Phoebe is Co-Founder of Women Driven Development, an organisation that brings gender minorities, leaders and future leaders in tech together, to share knowledge, experiences and to create real connections, promoting sponsorship through hackathons, practical sessions and events. She is also Co-Director of Lesbians Who Tech, London, where she organise talks, conferences and events for LGBTQ+ women, non-binary people and allies in tech. Two further panel members still to be announced… We are also very happy to announce that the event will be moderated by Bonita Darkoh, Insights and Planning Manager, Expedia Partner Solutions. Bonita Darkoh loves everything diverse and inclusive, and strongly believes in collaboration. She curated an award-nominated platform called WalkingBrandUK, which focuses on D&I within the creative industry. Facilitating events in collaboration with other brands such as Oath and WeAreStripesUK. Her mission to educate others on the importance of D&I in the workplace has led to Bonita writing Opinion pieces for publications such as HuffPostUK and Blavity Inc. In addition to this, she is the President of the Black Expedia Employee Professionals Network here at Expedia. In Bonita’s role at Expedia as an Insights and Planning Manager, she focuses on storytelling using data to provide creative media solutions. Bonita has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Business Management, from Kingston and Essex University. Schedule: 18:30 – 19:00 – Food, drinks and networking 19:00 – 19:45 – Panel Discussion 19:45 – 20:00 – Q&A with Audience 20:00 – 20:30 – Drinks and networking   We look forward to seeing you there!

See London's world of entrepreneurs, tech startups and innovation in a revolutionary new way - with Airbnb. Why join. A truly mind-shifting experience inside London's tech startup scene. One of the hottest and best startup scenes in the world. In partnership with Airbnb, the world's largest community driven travel company, The Startup Experience revolutionises how a diversity of people from around the world explore and learn about building startups via London's ecosystem, tech startup communities and innovation, in just one day, that's now been experienced by teams from Apple, Google, Ebay and others, startup founders, company CEO's, consultants and innovators from more than 120 cities around the world. What you'll do. We begin in Tech City and Silicon Roundabout, with insights about the rise of London's startup ecosystem - from its hackathon history to its growing trends and what is happening now - as we visit the coolest new concepts in coworking space you'll see anywhere in the world. Then, we'll visit one of London's best startup communities, to hear examples and stories of how entrepreneurs are solving big problems, creating new business models and launching innovative companies in areas from fintech, to blockchain, to artificial intelligence, all within startup communities. Plus discover the process startups go through, what investors look for when funding startups and why, and how to pitch your startup for venture capital. Finally, we'll explore one of the best locations in Europe for innovation and the design thinking behind products that have changed the world. From brands like Apple, Google and Facebook to the future of revolutionary technologies like augmented reality, smart cities apps, fashion tech, and 3D printing. Get answers to questions, direction on your next steps, and foster genuine connections in this mind-shifting, learning experience - for individuals, partners, teams or groups. Watch the video The format. The day is designed as a tour through London, visting a number of startup locations, with a group of 2 to 6 people, kept deliberately small for better discussion and learning. Where we go. We begin at 11am in East London's Tech City, Shoreditch and Silicon Roundabout area: the world's 3rd largest technology startup scene, after San Francisco and New York. Then to central London. And finally, finishing the day in Kensington at 3pm. We'll be taking walks and trips on the London tube, so you'll need an Oyster Card, Contactless or use of Apple Pay. Organised by. Anthony David King Ventures Anthony David King designs, runs and supports startup innovation programmes for global communities of innovators, investors and partners such as Techstars, Silicon Valley Comes to the UK, Open House London and Bloomberg to launch new ventures. With a mission to revolutionise the world’s human and startup experience. Airbnb The global travel community that uniquely leverages technology to economically empower millions of people around the world to unlock and monetize their spaces, passions and talents. Confirm your spot. 1. If a date you want is available, book it immediately. Don't wait. The most frequent message received is: "Hi, I saw the date I wanted earlier, but now its gone!" Because it was booked full by others. 2. The day includes visiting startup locations around the city, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes, with minimum bags if possible. And give yourself extra travel time on the day to avoid being late or left behind. As communication with late guests by phone or messenger is limited once we leave the meeting spot at 11:30am. 3. All building locations are fully accessible. However, do get in touch within 60 minutes of booking if you have any specific travel, mobility or accessibility needs. 4. This is a hugely interactive, learning and sociable experience, and people like taking photos and videos throughout the day. So you may appear in some! Read all 140+ reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Game changer experience" - Rui ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This is a masterclass in building a start up company, delivered in a very unorthodox style." - Ayob ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The Startup Experience topped my imaginations by far!!" - Frank ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "One word: AMAZING. I felt like someone was showing me electricity for the first time. Incredible." - Barligea ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Beyond worth what we paid for - this was awesome!" - Adrianne ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Excellent experience, I can see why it has such excellent reviews." - Duncan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "If there were six stars, I would give six stars!" - Sasha Read all 140+ reviews Previous attendees:  Teams from Google, Ebay, Apple and IDEO, early stage startup founders, government leaders, fashion and beauty and property entrepreneurs, bloggers, digital marketing consultants, women in tech, venture capital analysts.

The Missing Maps project puts the most vulnerable places in the developing world on the map!  The most vulnerable places in the developing world are not mapped which means that first responders lack the information to make valuable decisions regarding relief efforts. The aim of the project is to map the most crisis-prone parts of the developing world. With your help, we can directly improve the lives of some of the planet’s most vulnerable people. By contributing to this project, volunteers, like yourself, are able to facilitate the work of international and local NGOs who can use the data to better respond to crises. Both beginners and experienced mappers are welcome to join this mapathon! Interested in learning more whilst enjoying free Pizza? Come along to our third session on Tuesday 28th August at 5:30PM. 

See London's inspiring world of entrepreneurs, tech startups and innovation in a revolutionary new way - with Airbnb.   ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This is a masterclass in building a startup company, delivered in a very unorthodox style." - Ayob Why join. A truly eye-opening, mind-shifting experience inside London's tech startup scene. One of the hottest and best startup scenes in the world. In partnership with Airbnb, the world's largest community driven travel company, The Startup Experience revolutionises how people from 80 countries around the world explore and learn about entrepreneur life and building startups via London's ecosystem, tech startup communities and innovation, in just 4 hours. What you do. 11am: We begin in Tech City, with insights about the rise of London's startup ecosystem - from its hackathon history to its growing trends and what is happening now - as we visit the coolest new concepts in coworking space you'll see anywhere in the world. 12.30pm: Then, we'll visit one of London's best startup communities, to hear examples and stories of how entrepreneurs are solving big problems, creating new business models and launching innovative companies in areas from fintech, to blockchain, to artificial intelligence, all within startup communities. Plus discover the process startups go through, what investors look for when funding startups and why, and how to pitch your startup for venture capital. 2pm: Finally, we'll explore one of the best locations in Europe for innovation and the design thinking behind products that have changed the world. From brands like Apple and Google, to the future of revolutionary technologies like augmented reality, smart cities apps and 3D printing. Get answers to questions, direction on your next steps, and foster genuine connections in this mind-shifting, learning experience - for individuals, partners or groups. Watch the video The format. The day is designed as a tour through London, visting a number of startup locations, with a group of 2 to 6 people, kept deliberately small for better discussion and learning. Where we go. We begin at 11am in East London's Tech City, Shoreditch and Silicon Roundabout area: the world's 3rd largest technology startup scene, after San Francisco and New York. Then to central London. And finally, finishing the day in Kensington at 3pm. We'll be taking walks and trips on the London tube, so you'll need an Oyster Card, Contactless or use of Apple Pay. What's included. A selection of drinks, teas and coffees and awesome snacks (inc vegan). Organised by. Anthony David King Ventures Anthony David King designs, runs and supports startup innovation programmes for global communities of innovators, investors and partners. Including TechStars, O2, Airbnb, The BRIT Awards and more, to launch new ventures. With a mission to revolutionise the world’s human and startup experience. Airbnb The global travel community that uniquely leverages technology to economically empower millions of people around the world to unlock and monetize their spaces, passions and talents. Confirm your spot. 1. If a date you want is available, book it immediately. Don't wait. The most frequent message received is: "Hi, I saw the date I wanted earlier, but now its gone!" Because it was booked full by others. 2. The day includes visiting startup locations around the city, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes, with minimum bags if possible. And give yourself extra travel time on the day to avoid being late or left behind. As communication with late guests by phone or messenger is limited once we leave the meeting spot at 11:30am. 3. All building locations are fully accessible. However, do get in touch within 60 minutes of booking if you have any specific travel, mobility or accessibility needs. 4. This is a hugely interactive, learning and sociable experience, and people like taking photos and videos throughout the day. So you may appear in some! Read all 140+ reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Game changer experience" - Rui ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This is a masterclass in building a start up company, delivered in a very unorthodox style." - Ayob ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The Startup Experience topped my imaginations by far!!" - Frank ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "One word: AMAZING. I felt like someone was showing me electricity for the first time. Incredible." - Barligea ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Beyond worth what we paid for - this was awesome!" - Adrianne ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Excellent experience, I can see why it has such excellent reviews." - Duncan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "If there were six stars, I would give six stars!" - Sasha Read all 140+ reviews

EDIT - This event is now SOLD OUT. There are a couple more dev-only tickets so contact the organisers if you are one. Livestream available from 10am here. HACK Fear is an interdisciplinary hackathon bringing together technologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, academics, hardware tinkerers, UX, gamers, activists with parkour and mindfulness practitioners to team up and experiment on designing and building out ideas and solutions to hack our own fear and develop our self awareness through technology. There will be: Interactive workshops, both physical and non Intensive hacking sessions where teams work on the design and implementation of a prototype that makes progress in hacking fear Input and feedback from subject matter experts Deeper work uncovering and moving past your own fears and shared ones We welcome coming both solo and as a team. Cross disciplinary teams will be created with the intent to maximise the potential towards successful fear hacking. The ideas that come out of Fear Hack could contribute towards R&D for the award winning work of Karen Palmer, who is currently in development for RIOT*, an emotionally responsive, film, which uses facial recognition and A.I. technology to navigate through a dangerous riot. Please note: Bring a laptop. The event will be livestreamed and remote listeners will have opportunities to input comments/requests. Inform the organisers if you do not want to be recorded. *RIOT: You are confronted by a riot cop. Respond with fear and the film goes in one direction respond with anger and it goes in another. RIOT makes the player aware of their subconscious behaviour and enables them to consciously build new neurological pathways in their brain, to override automatic behaviour responses and create new ones.

Girls and young women -- aged 5-22 -- with an interest in science, mathematics, and technology! If you'd like to create an app or game for your mobile phone, then Stemettes and Rise London invite you to participate in Stemettes Rise Hack #2. At this 2-day event, you'll be challenged to imagine and prototype a project to the theme: 'Using your money for good with the help of technology'. You don't have to be a coder -- you'll be taught how to create apps at the hack!

See London's inspiring world of entrepreneurs, tech startups and innovation in a revolutionary new way - with Airbnb.   ***Features in Open House London***   Why join. A truly eye-opening, mind-shifting experience inside London's tech startup scene. One of the hottest and best startup scenes in the world. In partnership with Airbnb, the world's largest travel community of 4 million people, The Startup Experience revolutionises how people like you from 130 cities around the world learn about entrepreneurship and startup life, via London's ecosystem, tech startup communities and innovation. All in just one day. What we do. We begin in Tech City, with insights about the rise of London's startup ecosystem - from its hackathon history to its growing trends and what is happening now - as we visit the coolest new concepts in coworking space you'll see anywhere in the world. Then, we'll visit one of London's best startup communities, to hear examples and stories of how entrepreneurs are solving big problems, creating new business models and launching innovative companies in areas from fintech, to blockchain, to artificial intelligence, all within startup communities. Plus discover the process startups go through, what investors look for when funding startups and why, and how to pitch your startup for venture capital. Finally, we'll explore one of the best locations in Europe for innovation and the design thinking behind products that have changed the world. From brands like Apple and Google, to the future of revolutionary technologies like augmented reality, smart cities apps and 3D printing. Get answers to questions, direction on your next steps, and foster genuine connections in this mind-shifting, learning experience - for individuals, partners or groups. Watch the video The format. The day is designed as a tour through London, visting a number of startup locations, with a group of 2 to 6 people, kept deliberately small for better discussion and learning. Where we'll go. We begin at 11am in East London's Tech City, Shoreditch and Silicon Roundabout area: the world's 3rd largest technology startup scene, after San Francisco and New York. Then onto to central London. And finally, finishing the day in Kensington at 3pm. We'll be taking walks and trips on the London tube inbetween, so you'll need an Oyster Card, Contactless or use of Apple Pay. What's included. A selection of drinks, teas and coffees and awesome snacks (inc vegan). Organisers. Anthony David King Ventures Anthony David King designs, runs and supports startup innovation programmes for global communities of innovators, investors and partners. Including TechStars, O2, Airbnb, The BRIT Awards and more, to launch new ventures. With a mission to revolutionise the world’s human and startup experience. Airbnb The global travel community that uniquely leverages technology to economically empower millions of people around the world to unlock and monetize their spaces, passions and talents. When registering. 1. If a date you want is available, book it immediately. Don't wait. The most frequent message received is: "Hi, I saw the date I wanted earlier, but now its gone!" Because it was booked full by others, and they almost never cancel. So there's no way to squeeze anyone else on afterwards. 2. The day includes visiting startup locations around the city, so where comfortable clothing and shoes, and give yourself extra travel time on the day to avoid being late or left behind. As communication with late guests by phone or messenger is limited once we leave our meeting location at 11:30am. 3. All building locations are fully accessible. However, do get in touch within 60 minutes of booking if you have any specific travel, mobility or accessibility needs. 4. This is a hugely interactive, learning and sociable experience, and participants love taking photos and videos throughout the day. So you may appear in some! Register easily. No unecessary regestration details needed, then simply choose Paypal or 'Pay by Debit or Credit Card'. 130+ reviews: Read all reviews ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Game changer experience" - Rui ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This is a masterclass in building a start up company, delivered in a very unorthodox style." - Ayob ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The Startup Experience topped my imaginations by far!!" - Frank ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "One word: AMAZING. I felt like someone was showing me electricity for the first time. Incredible." - Barligea ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Beyond worth what we paid for - this was awesome!" - Adrianne ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Excellent experience, I can see why it has such excellent reviews." - Duncan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "If there were six stars, I would give six stars!" - Sasha Read all reviews

*** PLEASE CHECK FAQ FOR INFO ON PRICES & SCHOLARSHIPS*** CALLING ALL TEENS AGED 12-18! JOIN US FOR 2 WEEKS OF FUN AND LEARNING ABOUT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, BUILD A STARTUP AND CHANGE THE WORLD. YES, IT TAKES ONLY 2 WEEKS TO CHANGE THE WORLD FOR GOOD. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? READ ON... We use Artificial Intelligence all day, every day. Siri, Alexa, and Cortana are obvious examples of artificial intelligence, but AI is actually all around us. It can be found in vacuum cleaners, cars, lawnmowers, video games, Hollywood special effects etc...But how does AI really work and WHY should it matter?Join our unique program for two weeks and develop your own entrepreneurial project surrounded by the best of the Tech sphere! Learn more & RSVP: aiaccelerator.splashthat.com FAQS What is Acorn Aspirations? Acorn Aspirations is a social impact company, which aims to inspire young people aged 11-18 into the world of technology and entrepreneurship. We are on a mission to bridge the digital skills gap and nurture the next generation of digital talent to fill the jobs required by the tech industry. What is TeensInAI? Teens In AI is Acorn Aspirations special initiative and was launched at the UN #AIforGood Summiton May 2018. It exists to increase diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence. In June 2018, Teens In AI were part of EU AI Stakeholder Summit to help shape policy on EU AI Strategy.We aim to democratise AI and create opportunities for underrepresented communities through a combination of expert mentoring, talks, workshops, hackathons, accelerators, company tours and networking opportunities that give young people aged 12-18 early exposure to AI for social good.Our vision is for AI to be developed by a diverse group of thinkers and doers advancing AI for humanity’s benefit. What will I be learning? Our curriculum is designed to give teenagers the chance to utilise AI and Machine Learning techniques to tackle global challenges in a holistic manner giving an understanding of design thinking, strategy and business model development, ethics, social responsibility and pitching skills.This year we will be exploring the following:1. Human-Centred Design2. AI Ethics3. Machine Learning Tools: Python, Tensorflow, Keras, Jupyter Notebook, OpenAI gym and more4. Field trips to BBC, Microsoft, Roborace and more5. Expert talks6. Workshops in Scrum; Pitching skills; Business Models and more How much does it cost? It costs £2000 to attend 10 days, however the Early Bird price is £1600, which ends 20 July. We will never turn a child away, so if you are eager to join, but cannot afford the fees please contact Elena with subject "AI Accelerator Scholarship" on elena.sinel@acornaspirations.co.uk. Means tested scholarships are available.  Do I need to bring a laptop? We do not provide laptops, so please bring your own.For more info please contact Arun: arun@acornaspirations.co.uk Where will it take place?All events take place in Central London - we will confirm closer to the date. This year's event sponsors include Microsoft and BBC Do I need to know how to code?If you are a beginner in Python, that's great! Do not worry - we will teach you all the essentials. Trust your mentors - they will guide you through the entire process! I love the sound of this event, but I am away in August. Could I just join for one week? Unfortunately not! However, we run many other events during the course of the year! Sign up to our newsletter on www.acornaspirations.com to learn about future events.

Hackers in the UK! HackerEarth invites you to participate in the Innovation for Sustainable Development hackathon. You'll be asked to create an innovative solution that addresses one of three challenge areas: Accessible, affordable and sustainable power for everyone, Efficient water systems or practices that drive sustainable water usage, or Solutions to a critical environmental problem.

Hackers in the UK! HackerEarth invites you to participate in the Innovation for Sustainable Development hackathon. You'll be asked to create an innovative solution that addresses one of three challenge areas: Accessible, affordable and sustainable power for everyone, Efficient water systems or practices that drive sustainable water usage, or Critical environmental problems.