List of hackathons in Bethesda, United States in 2019

HackBI is a student-run hackathon at Bishop Ireton High School, where you will have 24 hours to learn how to code (or just learn something new) and/or work with your friends in teams of up to 4 to make your idea come to life! High schoolers attend Dec. 7-8, 10 AM Saturday to 12 PM Sunday. Middle schoolers attend Dec. 7, 10 AM to 10 PM. Find out more at hackbi.org

The Newsjam is anopportunity to rally community around games for reporting, playful infographics, data driven play, persuasive gamesand anything that's about helping improve the news through game design. Work and play with other game designers, programmers and artists to inspire the spirit of political activism and news reporting into games. This year, there will a Newsjam inWashington, DCand one inMiami,Florida. You can participate at either, but not both, locations. The Newsjam is an event sponsored by theKnight Foundationand theAmerican University Game Laband theUniversity of Miami School of Communication. In its second year, it is a 24 hour game jam with a very specific focus - the intersection of news, games. and community. It’s an opportunity to experiment with games as a way ofconnecting people with the news,empowering citizen reportersorre-envisioning the way we learn about the world around us. READ A NEWS ARTICLE ABOUT THE 2017 NEWSJAM HERE

Join us for the first ever MEG Hackathon One day of learning, networking, and coding. There will be live software demonstrations, including HNN: Human Neocortical Neurosolver Submissions for hackathon projects open from now until September 13th: special consideration given to projects with community-wide benefits, and proof-of-concept projects are encouraged. **Notice that the FAES SAC house is OUTSIDE the NIH security perimeter. You do not have to go through NIH security** More info at: http://megworkshop.nih.gov

Please join us at the 2019 MEG North America Meeting! Preliminary Program: November 7th: Working groups on multisite trials and new clinical applications PLUS full day hackathon! See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meg-hackathon-2019-tickets-68277037457 for hackathon info and tickets! November 8th: Scientific Sessions Keynote Speakers:  Stephanie Jones, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Brown University Svenja Knappe, Associate Research Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder Abstract Submissions open until September 13th  http://megworkshop.nih.gov 

*** Access our collaborative doc here: https://bit.ly/2VucToj  *** Tech, Rebalanced #7 -- formerly Tech Lady Hackathon -- is a gathering of hundreds of DC area folks from underrepresented genders/sexes (women, trans and non-binary folks, etc.) for a day of friendly learning and hacking. Coders, tech strategists, newbies, nerds, and the curious are all welcome!  Doors open at 9am and we'll kick off at 9:45am. Dress comfy! Computers are encouraged, but not required. We'll be serving a light breakfast, coffee, tea, and lunch.  There will be nearly 30 ranging from 'AI Ethics' to 'Decision Making for Career Empowerment.' Hacking projects will take place all day long and be open to all levels. More than just a day of tech, Tech, Rebalanced is a day of community building and there will be many opportunities for networking, mentoring, and connecting with the rest of the awesome people in attendance. Everyone who does not identify as a cisgender man is invited.  This event is proudly sponsored by outstanding DC organizations committed to our mission.

Girls in Tech D.C. is hosting a speed networking event! Bring a friend and enjoy drinks and appetizers while meeting fellow tech pros.

JuliaCon is coming to Baltimore. Expect cutting-edge technical talks, hands-on workshops, a chance to meet the broader Julia community and Julia's creators. Over the years, JuliaCon presentations have ranged from introductory to advanced and have been from industry and academia. The conference consists of workshop events deep-diving into a particular Julia package or subsystem and traditional conference talks as well as longer keynote talks. The conference ends with an informal hackathon day where you'll get the chance to hang out in with Julia developers to collaborate on your favorite Julia projects. To get a feel for previous years’ presentations, take a look at our past programs and recordings: (2018; 2017; 2016; 2015 and 2014). Ticket costs will support the Julia Community through donations to NumFOCUS, a non-profit public charity promoting and supporting the ongoing research and development of open-source scientific data tools through educational, community and public channels Looking forward to seeing you there! Schedule:Monday: WorkshopTuesday-Thursday: TalksFriday: Hackathon Interested in sponsoring? Any other questions? Email the organisers at contact@juliacon.org. More information abut the event is available on our website: http://juliacon.org/2019/. FAQs   How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please email contact@juliacon.org with you questions.    What's the refund policy? Refunds are available upto 30 days prior to the event. After that period, refunds will be considered within 24 hours of purchase. Please contact us immediately.    Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? We will be happy to transfer the registration if the original purchaser is unable to attend. Please email us with your request. 

Join us for the JOLLOF WARS DC this July 7th 2019 at DC most iconic venue: The Loft at I/O SPACES, a four floor penthouse space. Where African Chefs will go knife to knife in an effort to win the 2019 title of who makes the best Jollof and go home with a $1000 cash prize. During the Jollof WARS, you will also get to savour different flavors of jollof from West African. Enjoy Digital Experiences, Virtual Reality games, Live Cooking Demos and music by the Internationally Acclaim Afrobeats DJ, DJ Claude Di Martian. Additionally, we will be giving a portion of our proceeds to support the Shepherd’s Table Bright Meal program, a Maryland Based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which has provided meals and housing to homeless neighbors in need for the last 35 years. Ticket Experiences Register for A VIP Table: Come & enjoy VIP experience with friends/family, Skip the line, Premuim cocktails, Champagne, Unlimited Jollof and sponsor gift bag. Register for General Admission: Access to unique food vendors, purchase tasting tickets as needed and a fun party with live entertainment, live cooking demos and so much more! THE JOLLOF WARS DC JUDGING CRITERIA All dishes will  prepared on site, no home cooked meals. Points will be based, Time, Presentation, Originality and Taste. Next the chef and the ambassador will get the chance to pitch to the judges. Presentation will account 30% of the final points. Presentation & Cooking Time will account for the final 20% of the points.   SCHEDULE Public voting will start March 1st. Submissions close May 15th. Finalists will be announced on June 1st.   FINALISTS The top finalist from each country will be paired with an invited celebrity ambassador to defend their nation live during Jollof Wars DC. Only once are you confirmed as a finalist. JOLLOF WARS CHEF APPLICATIONTo compete in the Wars Apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/rY7tKD2EBnsCsmgl2 JOLLOF WARS VENDOR APPLICATION To be a Vendor Apply here: https://goo.gl/forms/y2HjLy0kvb16UQWC2                                                                                                                                                                                                             PRIZEWinner will take home a cash prize of $1000, 12 months of membership at I/O SPACES, a championship cup & a year of bragging rights. Check out previous winners: blavity.com/jollof-wars-nigeria-washington-dc   FAQs Are you affliated with other Jollof Events happening in the city?No! we are the organizers of the Jollof Hackathon & Jollof Wars DC which will be hosted at THE LOFT AT I/O SPACES. Has this event happen before?Yes, in 2017 I/O SPACES was a partner in planning the Jollof Hackahon events in DC and NY. In 2018, I/O SPACES succesfully closed over $10,000 in cash sponsorships and partnerships commitements, which included identifying the final venue for the 2018 DC event > Press: https://blavity.com/jollof-wars-nigeria-washington What will be different about the 2019 Jollof Wars? We will delivering a unique experience that only I/O SPACES knows how to best to in a brand new 4 floor space. In the past, vendors cooked their jollof at home, then brought it in to present a cold or microwaved dish for food competitions. WE ARE PUTTING AN END TO THAT NONSENSE! Jollof is best served straight out the pot, so this Jollof Wars will be a live competition, chefs will bring all the ingredients to the venue, and cook live infront the audience Master Chef Style. Select Judges will score them from time, presentation, and taste. I'm interested in being a sponsor. How can I get more information? For more information about becoming a sponsor please email heather@iospaces.com Where can I join your community/movement? - Join us here: INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK What are my parking options for the event? Attendees can use the free parking that is available in the Street or Public Parking Lot behind the building . Additional free street parking is available on behind the 7/11 on Silver Spring Avenue. How does this event benefit Shepard Tables? We will to raise to $1000 from the event proceeds which will be donated Shepard Tables Bright Meal Program to provide food for up to 150 people. Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? - No, this event is family friendly. Minors must be accompanied. ID required to purchase alchohol. How much is the event for kids? - It's free entry for all kids under 8yrs old. What can I or can't I bring - Bring your phone so u can share the good times with those far away, friends, family and have a good time. - Don't bring containers, bottles, drinks, food, pets. We will have to-go containers. U can buy food while here. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? - jollof@iospaces.com I'm a journalist/blogger and would like to write about your event. Who should I contact? For all media inquiries, please email press@iospaces.com Can I buy food at the Jollof Wars? - Yes you can Can I buy food at the Jollof Wars in addition to my tasting tickets? - Yes you can How large are the tastings? - Tastings will only be for Jollof dishes from the different countries, they wont be full meals. Can I purchase food with a card? - Yes, however cash is highly encouraged, since vendors may not carry enough change. What's the refund policy? - All tickets sold are final, but you are free resell your tickets to a friend or transfer it to someone else. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? - No, you do not need to, kindly bring a emailed ticket on your phone and you are good to go. Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable? - Yes, you can transfer your ticket to someone else. Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends? - Yes, no worries.

Throughout this all-day hackathon, taking place simultaneously at eight GSA locations nationwide, participants will evaluate real-world products and iterate on ideas for making the customer experience better in GSA applications. GSA seeks application developers interested in user experience (UX) to participate. GSA anticipates awarding four cash prizes, for a $20,000 total prize purse.

  Team up with entrepreneurs, designers, and high-quality developers working in FinTech and to develop concepts that will help United States small businesses prepare and/or recover from major natural disasters such as wildfires, tornados, snow storms or earthquakes.    #SmallBusinessWeek Hackathon 2019   Visa and the U.S. Small Business Administration invite you to bring your ideas and your laptop to spend a weekend creating solutions to help develop solutions that could help small businesses recover or prepare for sudden impacts of natural disasters.    CHALLENGE   As the heart of communities across the United States, ensuring that small businesses recover following major natural disasters is critical to rebuilding impacted areas overall. Businesses face a wide variety of challenges as they recover from natural disasters including: Restoring their Revenue Stream Gaining Access to Funds for both Short & Long Term Recovery Paying Employees Finding Suppliers Still in Operation Dealing with Disruption to Communications & Service such as Electricity   Come develop concepts that would help business owners prepare and/or recover from major natural disasters such as wildfires, tornados, snow storms or earthquakes. Make use of API's from Visa, the U.S. Government, and third parties to build an impactful new tool. Be creative. Be innovative. Most importantly, remember the simplest solutions can be the most sophisticated.      PRIZES  1st Prize - $25,000 2nd Prize - $15,000 3rd Prize - $10,000 CHALLENGE GIVEAWAYS  In addition to the grand prizes, Visa and the U.S. Small Business Administration have other great prizes to giveaway!  Are you up for the challenge? $5,000 Visa API Challenge $5,000 Authorize.Net API Challenge Who can best utilize Visa and Authorize.Net's APIs?   SCHEDULE Day 1 (Friday): 6:00PM: Opening - registration 6:30PM: Dinner 7:00PM: Idea pitches and voting 8:30PM: Team formation 9:00PM: First lines of code 11:00PM Start hacking overnight   Day 2 (Saturday): 8:00AM: Breakfast/ technical support restarts 8:30AM: Coding continues 11:00AM: "How to give a great pitch" 12:30PM: Lunch is served 2:00PM: On-going team mentorship 6:00PM: Dinner 11:00PM: Start hacking overnight   Day 3: (Sunday) 8:00AM: Breakfast/technical support restarts 9:45:AM CODE FREEZE! 10:00AM: Final demos 12:30PM: Lunch is served/judges deliberation 1:00PM: Winners announcement! 1:30PM: Hackathon ends Contact louisa@bemyapp.com for info.