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2018 Global Computational Law & Blockchain Festival
16 Mar - 02:00 PM
Cambridge, United States
For current information pertaining to the Boston event node, see: https://law.MIT.edu/clb-fest
Event space at the MIT Media Lab and Cambridge Innovation Center is very limited therefore an application is required and available at: https://goo.gl/forms/gimyBYQaEr5ZxhTE2 We will be accepting applicants on a rolling basis. To register for online participation use this eventbrite site.
Learn. Build. Discuss.
On March 16-17, 2018, the first annual Computational Law & Blockchain Festival will bring together coders, designers, lawyers, policymakers, researchers, and students from around the world to co-create the future of law, legal practice, and policymaking.This global initiative will be a push to create and implement computational law (e.g., programmable contracts) and legal blockchain use cases. We will achieve this through a combination of educational sessions, hackathons, and policy discussions. In the spirit of decentralization, this entire event is hosted by independent, self-organized nodes around the world. Join us so you can LEARN, BUILD, and DISCUSS:LEARN: New to computational law or blockchain technologies? Learn the basics from local and global experts at our educational sessions.BUILD: Are you a coder or designer? Come test your hacking skills on one of our global challenges. Opportunities for local and global awards for winners!DISCUSS: What’s the appropriate role of government in the blockchain ecosystem? Are ICOs securities offerings? What are the benefits and drawbacks of computational law for the legal system and society? How can we promote a welcoming and diverse blockchain community? Let’s discuss!The Festival welcomes enthusiasts of all ages, genders, backgrounds, skill levels, and disciplines, and will be free to attend and participate. The Boston Node will be located at the MIT Media Lab for learning and discussion on Friday and at the Cambidge Innovation Center “Venture Cafe” for Legal hacking and rapid project building on Saturday. Registered participants will receive the specific schedule and activity meeting location details at our node.
#clbfest2018Brought to you by:The Accord Project| Legal.io | OpenLaw | MonaxMIT Media Lab (law.mit.edu) | Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law | Brooklyn Law School | Cornell Tech IC3 | LA Blockchain Lab | Legal Technology Lab | New York Law School | Stanford CodeX Blockchain Working GroupBlockchain Diversity Group | Bootstrap Legal | Legal Hackers
MIT Bitcoin Hackathon
16 Mar - 12:00 AM
Cambridge, United States
Join the MIT Bitcoin Expo in building our decentralized future. We will be bringing together 500 developers, hackers, and industry expert from around the world to compete in a 24-hour hackathon to build the best decentralized technology for Web 3.0.
Get ready to push forward the future of development!
POSTPONED (New date TBD) March PULSECHECK: Being a Champion for those Struggling with a Rare Disease
13 Mar - 05:00 PM
Boston, United States
Join PULSE@MassChallenge and our partner, Shire, to learn what it means to be a champion for patients struggling with a rare disease. Hear perspectives from those on the front line including scientists, medical professionals, process engineers, and a patient advocate who also happens to be the mother of 4 children with a rare disease.
Plus, participate in a mini-hackathon alongside rare disease champions and entrepreneurs to discuss potential solutions for challenges affecting the rare disease space.
AGENDA
5:00 -5:30 PM Networking
5:30 – 6:30 PM Panel and Q&A
6:30 – 7:30 PM Hackathon and Solution Share-out
7:30 – 8:00 PM Networking
Hartford InsurTech Hackathon: Gamification in Insurance
02 Mar - 05:30 PM
Hartford, United States
Insurance business developers, ideas people, coders, and designers in the North East. The Hartford InsurTech Hub invites you to participate in their Hackathon: Gamification in Insurance. In this 48-hour event, you'll be expected to help redefine the future of the insurance industry by inventing, designing, and prototyping an innovative gaming solution to one of the three challenges set by sponsoring insurance partners. The challenges are:
» Product Development: Improve customer behavior/loyalty.
» Sales & Marketing: Gamify the quote process.
» Underwriting & Risk Management: Build a risk assessment user interface.
2018 Social Enterprise Conference
10 Feb - 09:00 AM
Boston, United States
The 19th Annual Social Enterprise Conference (SECON) at Harvard will bring together top leaders, practitioners and students on February 10-11, 2018 to engage in dialogue, debate, and expression around Social Enterprise. Our mission is to educate participants about the potential of Social Enterprise in solving the world’s most pressing problems and to inspire meaningful discussion around the key challenges within the field. This year, SECON seeks to address the following: MISSION VS PROFIT: WHAT’S THE BALANCE?
SECON gathers attendees from across the private, public, social, and academic sectors for two days of education and networking. Through a variety of programming, from hackathons to design workshops, SECON provides a unique forum to engage participants. Throughout its history, SECON has been highly recognized and was ranked by Forbes Magazine, alongside international events like the World Economic Forum at Davos and the Clinton Global Initiative, as one of the Top 12 Executive Gatherings in the World. See our website (socialenterpriseconference.org) for more information.
Digital Health Hackathon Weekend
09 Feb - 05:00 PM
Hartford, United States
Developers, designers, and techies in and around Hartford. If you're interested in how technology can help in the health and health insurance industries, then you're invited to participate in the Digital Health Hackathon Weekend. Come, bring your business concept and plan, and your solution prototype. You'll get to refine your project and present it to a panel of insurance and health experts, VCs, and entrepreneurs. Bring your idea and creative energy and compete for the $5000 top prize.
Whiteboard Hacks Boston- A High School Hackathon
03 Feb - 09:00 AM
Cambridge, United States
ALL-DAY TEEN HACKATHON DESIGNED TO HELP YOU START MAKING MONEY
Whiteboard Youth Ventures presents the first in a series of nation-wide hackathons designed to challenge high school students to START! We'll guide you through ideation exercises, prototyping your idea, and end the day with a pitch competition with cash prizes.
IDEATE
From 9AM-11AM, spend time developing your business concept and business model
Choose your own teams
Come with your own ideas or create new ones
Learn how to ideate business ideas in new industries
PROTOTYPE
After you’ve decided on your business idea, start building
Take advantage of our wire framing and mock-up lab
Experts on site to help with 3-D modeling
Design logos, website, and mobile apps
PITCH
End the day by pitching your business for prizes
Work with mentors to perfect your pitch
Use our Pitch Lab to design a slide deck
Cash prize for the first place idea
Presented by Whiteboard Youth Ventures, the MIT Cambridge Enterprise Forum, and the CIC
SheHacks Boston
26 Jan - 06:00 PM
Boston, United States
Female and non-binary university and college students in the Greater Boston area! You're invited to participate in SheHacks Boston -- a 36-hour, student-run hackathon. You'll be challenged to collaborate on an innovative technology solution to a given problem. Come as a team and your own project, or find a team and project at the event.
Global Game Jam 2018 at MIT
26 Jan - 12:00 AM
Cambridge, United States
Gaming enthusiasts in the Greater Boston Area! Come and participate in the MIT location of Global Game Jam — the world's largest game jam event, where you can collaborate with like-minded individuals to create awesome new games! You're invited to explore new technology tools and testing your skills by designing, creating and testing your own new game — all in less than 48 hours.
Technology Supporting Women: Hackathon
19 Jan - 06:00 PM
Boston, United States
Join us for the Technology Supporting Women Hackathon, held at Ovia Health’s headquarters in downtown Boston on January 19-20.
In Ovia Health’s Motherhood in America study, we found that 64% of new moms who leave the workforce make that decision before giving birth. Companies need to support female talent from the moment these women walk in the door in order to keep their businesses relevant and successful.
The workplace is just one area where we can be supporting women better. At Ovia Health, we also support women in their health and life decisions, from preconception and pregnancy through postpartum and parenthood.
We challenge you to solve a problem facing women today using technology. Help us make the world a better place for women and families!
Please apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/hd8Y7ydzDCzQQGaA2FAQsWho can come?You must be at least 18 years of age or older and able to attend both days of the hackathon. Anybody with a desire to create a product supporting women’s health is welcome, so women are strongly encouraged to attend.What do I bring?Please bring your own laptop and any other equipment you might want to hack with. We will provide food and workspaces.
What are the prizes?
TBD