List of hackathons in Boston, United States in 2015

The Boston Area Sustainability Group (BASG) is excited to continue our fall event series with a focus on clean energy and renewables. Our co-host this month is The CleanTech Open, a not-for-profit organization that runs the world's largest accelerator for cleantech startups. Interest and investment in this industry continues to grow globally and there are numerous initiatives in the US and our own back yard to explore together. With our guest speakers, we will discuss where the different types of renewable energy are in their evolution, outstanding barriers to scaling implementation and adoption, the regulatory environment, the innovative approaches of companies and organizations leading the way to a cleaner future, and what we can each do as consumers and professionals. Our speakers will be: Tom Kinneman, VP & Chief Operating Office, North Shore InnoVentures NSIV is a non-profit, public/private partnership, focused on turning breakthrough technologies into thriving businesses. As part of the senior leadership team, Tom’s responsibilities include establishing and managing facilities for the Cleantech InnoVenture Center and the Biotech Innoventure Center. He is also an advisor for selected portfolio companies. Mark Vasu, Executive Vice President, Greentown Labs As Executive Vice President, Mark Vasu leads and supports revenue-generating activities that sustain and grow Greentown Labs. This includes managing corporate sponsors, partnerships and overseeing the member pipeline. He leads the effort to build the brand, visibility and partnerships. He also consults to and supports a national network of cleantech incubators, helping to build the ecosystem given Greentown Labs’ position as the nation’s largest clean tech incubator. Prior to Greentown Labs, Mark was the founder of perCent Inc., a software company focused on reducing personal energy use and spending. He also founded and led CMV Marketing, a marketing and sustainable strategy-consulting firm for social-purpose companies and high-performing social enterprises. He served in marketing and business development leadership roles for three high growth social enterprises: City Year, ChildrenFirst (acquired by Bright Horizons), and Jumpstart. Mark was on the founding steering committee, co-chair, and ran the Boston Cleanweb Hackathon (2012, 2013, 2014). He has served on the Board of uAspire, a Boston based education non-profit from 2007 – 2015. Mark holds a BA Economics from Duke University.    Co-host Organization: The Cleantech Open

The TVnext Hack is a one-of-a-kind event, influencing and inspired by TVnext—Hill Holliday Group’s annual conference exploring the future of television. Hosted several weeks prior to TVnext, the hackathon brings products and developers together to build the future of television. This year’s event will be focused on the devices and platforms that are powering innovation in television. Developers will be integrating various technologies using those platforms and devices. At the conclusion of the event, 5 winners will be chosen to showcase their innovations at TVnext on October 26th, and compete for the grand prize of $2,500. 

Hosted by Center for Future Technologies in Cancer Care at Boston University What: Hackathon and prototyping event focused on cancer care! When: October 2, 2014, 1 pm to October 3, 2014 7 pm Who: Anyone and Everyone! Engineers, Scientists, Clinicians, Students, Hackers and More. Fee: NONE! ___________________________________________________________________________________ Prizes First Place Team $1500 Cash Prize 1 year access to CFTCC Alpha Core Laboratory at Boston University  Second Place Team $1000 Cash Prize Third Place Team $500 Cash Prize CAMTech Sponsored Prize $500 Cash Prize  The Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies (CAMTech) at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Global Health Initiative will award a $500 prize to a technology/process and/or business model innovation that will attempt to solve diagnostic issues related to cancer care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Teams will be evaluated on the following criteria: health impact (on oncology diagnostics) in LMICs , creative and disruptive nature of the solution, sustainable business model, cross-disciplinary team composition and a compelling pitch.    Rules Check out our DevPost Page for rules! Hack Cancer 2015 DevPost ___________________________________________________________________________________ More Detailed Details: Hack Cancer Boston is focused on developing innovative new technologies to solve diagnostic issues related to cancer care. This specific event will involve the development of prototypes, software, and ideas at the event by the participants. The event is aimed towards the research community at large – including students, clinicians and public health practitioners from academia, and industry - to engage a multidisciplinary audience to develop creative healthcare solutions. Participants will spend 24 hours together working and building, researching and discussing new technologies with experts and innovators. The event addresses the prototyping, training and clinical needs assessment aims of the Center for Future Technologies in Cancer Care. Specifically, participants will take a current issue in cancer care that needs to be addressed and then provided with time, space, and equipment to develop prototypes to address these healthcare issues. Participants will work in a team environment to encourage interdisciplinary learning and training. A week following the event, teams that have developed the most promising, creative, and suitable solution to a cancer care problem will be rewarded with a prize and given the option to further develop their ideas in the Prototyping Alpha Core with the support of the CFTCC. Partnered with LIVESTRONG: LIVESTRONG’s mission is to improve the lives of people affected by cancer now. Since 1997, we’ve helped cancer patients, survivors and caregivers with their practical, physical and emotional needs through our cancer support services. Their voices shape our programs and partnerships and push us to find new and innovative solutions to the day-to-day challenges they face. At LIVESTRONG, we believe that the patient comes first, and our community of bold and brave survivors, advocates and leaders is what drives us to fight harder each day to transform how cancer care is delivered. Partnered with CAMTech: The Consortium for Affordable Medical Technologies (CAMTech) is a global network of academic, clinical, corporate, government and implementation partners based at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Global Health. CAMTech’s mission is to build entrepreneurial capacity and accelerate medical technology innovation to improve health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). CAMTech’s approach enables co-creation where innovators across public health, engineering, and business engage with LMIC end-users to develop disruptive and life-saving medical technologies. CAMTech supports technologies that are technologically innovative, have the potential for widespread public health impact and show promise for commercial viability in LMIC markets. CAMTech currently operates programs in N. America (USA), South Asia (India) and East Africa (Uganda) and offers a global online platform.   For more information visit: http://www.mghcgh.org/camtech Partnered with Facing Cancer Together: Facing Cancer Together is a Newton-based non-profit organization offering people with cancer and their family members support, education and wellness programming free of charge. Please visit our website at (www.facing-cancer.org).  Parking and Transportation: Parking is available overnight for $24 at the lot listed below 808 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215   Public Transportation: Take the MBTA Green B line to Boston University Central  ___________________________________________________________________________________ What the day will look like:  (Subject to change) October 2, 2015 01:00 PM Check-in and Arrival 01:30 PM Opening Talk, Sharon Wong, PhD, Alpha Core Director @ CFTCC 01:45 PM Eric Stout, Livestrong 02:15 PM Stephan Anderson, MD, Boston University Medical Center 03:00 PM Networking and Build your Teams! 03:30 PM Idea Spitfire Session 03:45 PM Panel with Facing Cancer Together 04:30 PM Teams Should start developing Products 06:00 PM Dinner (provided) 10:00 PM EPIC Closes (Not yet confirmed) October 3, 2015 06:00 AM EPIC Opens 05:00 PM Submission 05:05 PM Presentations 06:45 PM Closing Remarks, Sharon Wong 07:00 PM Hackathon Ends     ___________________________________________________________________________________   FAQs   Can teams be formed prior to the event?   Yes, teams can be formed prior to the event. However, if there are people showing up as individuals, teams can be formed at the event.   What kind of materials will be provided?   There will be a wide range of materials and equipments provided. This will include equipment such as a 3-D printer, electronics kits, batteries, glue, screwdrivers. We will have almost everything to get you started! This year it will be at EPIC which will allow you to have access to large machinery as well!     Are there specific topics for the hackathon?   There will be topics presented by the speakers on the day of the event, but you are welcome to develop and work on ideas that you have come up with on your own. The only requirement is that the topics are cancer care related.   Do all prototypes and ideas need to be generated at the event?   Ideas can be generated prior to the event. However, any prototype development (building of the device, programming of the software, etc) CAN'T occur prior to the event. We want to maintain this rule to be fair to everyone who is participating.   Can we bring our own materials?   Yes! You are welcome to bring your own materials (webcams, kinects, cardboard, tape, small equipment, etc). Also, on the day of the event teams are more then welcome to leave to the venue to purchase more items. Will there be computers provided? Unfortunately not, please be sure to bring any electronics you would like to use/test. This includes laptops, smart phones, etc. Remember, there will be a large amount of people attending so be sure to keep an eye on all valuables! Where can we buy more materials?  Local stores and shops that additional Materials can be purchased from. CVS 730 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215  RadioShack 730 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215   Economy Hardware 1012 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446  Blick 401 Park Drive, Boston, MA 02215 

This Healthcare Shared Interest Group (SIG) brings together members of HBSAB and HBS Healthcare Alumni Association (HBSHAA) seeking to network, engage in stimulating discussion, and deepen their knowledge about healthcare issues.   Agenda   7:30-8:00 am    Grab breakfast from 1st floor cafe or bring your own/meet/greet   8:00-8:20 am    HBSAB Healthcare SIG Discussion: Proposed path forward with a new format   8:20-9:00 am    Healthcare Innovation: What role should hackathons and competitions play?   Check HBSAB Membership Status Before Registering REGISTRATION  (Limited capacity. Please register early!) HBSAB Member: Free HBSHAA Member: Free   LOCATION   Directions to Shapiro (Porch) Wellness Lounge •           Enter the Carl J. and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center building and take Main Elevators to the 3rd Floor. •           Take a right out of the elevators. •           Walk down the hall and the room will be straight ahead through the double glass doors.     ServiCenter Garage: Brigham and Women’s Hospital 80 Francis Street (located at the corner of Brookline Avenue and Francis Street) Boston, MA 02115     Directions to the Servicenter Garage from Brookline Avenue If you are coming from Brookline Avenue, turn onto Francis Street. The Servicenter Garage will be immediately on your right before you pass the hospital. Turn into the garage and take a ticket.     Directions to the Servicenter Garage from Huntington Avenue If you are coming from Huntington Avenue, turn onto Francis Street at the Brigham Circle intersection. •           You will immediately pass the hospital’s 15 Francis Street entrance on your right. Continue straight. •           You will then see the hospital’s 45 Francis Street entrance on your right. Continue straight. •           At the set of traffic lights next to the hospital’s main entrance, continue straight. •           After you pass the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center on your left, go straight through the intersection with Binney Street. •           The Servicenter Garage will be on your left. Turn into the garage and take a ticket.

This Healthcare Shared Interest Group (SIG) brings together members of HBSAB and HBS Healthcare Alumni Association (HBSHAA) seeking to network, engage in stimulating discussion, and deepen their knowledge about healthcare issues. We are looking to kick-off the new season of Healthcare SIG meetings with a new format to inspire innovation through collaboration among fellow alumni. Agenda 7:30-8:00 am    Grab breakfast from 1st floor cafe or bring your own/meet/greet 8:00-8:20 am    Discussion: Proposed path forward with a new format 8:20-9:00 am    Innovation: What role should hackathons and competitions play? Registration CLICK HERE (you will be redirected to HBSAB) There is limited seating for this event.  Register early!

The Hacking Arts Conference is designed to inspire innovation in the creative arts by bringing together creatives, technologists, entrepreneurs and engineers. The Conference lineup features eight world class panels on the following disciplines: Design, Fashion, Film/Video, Gaming, Music, Performing Arts, Virtual Reality, and Visual Arts. Panel topics are listed below, and more details on our panelists can be found on our website. In addition, learn more about the companies and researchers presenting in our Tech Expo, an interactive playground of innovative technologies and projects. Throughout the day we will be showcasing artists, with a special performance by the Brooklyn Ballet wearing their tech-enabled tutus created by NYC Resistor. Finally, we close out the Conference with a keynote by DJ Young Guru, who the Wall Street Journal called "the most famous and successful engineer in the history of Hip Hop." Come see him for yourself! Ticketing for the conference includes admission to eight industry panels and a technology exhibition showcasing cutting edge technologists and entrepreneurs working in the creative arts. Breakfast, lunch, and coffee are also included. Ticketing for our hackathon is completely separate and admission is granted on an application-only basis; apply via our website UPDATE: the hackathon is sold out! ---------------------- About Hacking Arts  MIT's annual Hacking Arts festival is greater Boston's only conference and hackathon exploring the intersection of art, science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Hacking Arts is designed to inspire innovation through technology in the creative industries: design, fashion, film/video, gaming, music, performing arts, virtual reality, and visual arts.  Learn more at hackingarts.com ---------------------- Panel Topics Panels focus on Design, Fashion, Film/Video, Gaming, Music, Performing Arts, Virtual Reality, and Visual Arts.   Desirability by Design Exploring tensions that emerge in the design environment -- from the design brief to research to implementation to evaluation of success -- this panel will question, how do we make decisions that lead to truly desirable designs and real impact?   Founders Chat: Fueling New Business Ideas in Fashion Explore how entrepreneurs have been able to scale their business ideas and make a mark in the Fashion industry today.   Interactive Cinema How can interactive storytelling offer a new cinematic experience?   Entrepreneurship in Video Games In video gaming, the barriers to entry are breaking down for starting entrepreneurial ventures and independent gaming studios; come get a taste of the increasingly democratized future of the industry.   New Tech: Threat or Boon to the Music Industry? Panelists discuss the dramatic evolution of the music industry since the dawn of the digital revolution. With the recent emergence of streaming services and other new technologies, is the future of the music business under threat, or is it brighter than ever? And whose future is it?   Choreographing the Future How emerging technology is changing the language of dance - from motion capture to AI and beyond   Virtual Reality's Creative Landscape Panel exploring contemporary Virtual Reality and creative possibilities in VR; discussing VR from different angles, such as video games, film, and spatial art.   Innovation in the Visual Arts How start-ups, artists, and cultural institutions are exploring innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship — and democratizing art through technology     FAQs   Does my Conference ticket include admission to the Hackathon? No. Hackathon ticketing is application-based and invite-only. If you are invited to participate in the hackathon, the cost is $0. So feel free to purchase your Conference ticket and apply to the hackathon in order to experience the full Hacking Arts festival!    Where can I see a copy of the program or schedule of the events? A full schedule of the Conference events is available here. Breakfast, Lunch, and Coffee are provided during the course of the conference. We run 4 sessions of 2 panels (8 total) as well as a Tech Expo in the afternoon. Throughout the day, there will also be short performances and interactive experiences for Conference guests.    Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? You will need to bring a student ID to confirm your eligibility for any student ticket purchases.   What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Parking options are listed on our event website, here. Our venue, the MIT Media Lab, is just a few blocks from the Kendall/MIT T stop.    Is my registration/ticket transferrable? No. 

Join Meta in Boston! We are bringing together AR/VR developers, designers, enthusiasts, researchers, engineers, seasoned mentors, and uber talented Meta engineers for a two day Unity & Meta SDK workshop followed by a happy hour party. This is a great opportunity to learn about augmented reality and the future of computing, and network with like-minded peers. Happy Hour Party Friday, September 25 from 6-9pm - open to everyone interested in Meta and AR/VR. Check out all the Augmented Reality apps built during the workshop over open bar and appetizers. Space is limited.  Workshop & Hackathon  Thursday and Friday, September 24 and 25, 9am to 6pm each day. This is your opportunity to work 1-1 with Unity experts for two full days to develop an AR/VR application in Unity. In just two days you will have a proof-of-concept AR/VR app in Unity to present at the party on Friday night. See what developers have built at past workshops here.   Space is limited! The workshop will cover:  How to set up your Meta 1 Developer Kit and install the SDK Unity 3D training What's new in the latest SDK How to solve common issues How to make Meta user interfaces How to build an app How to manage complex Unity projects with version control 1-1 Q&A with our lead engineers Surface tracking, hand tracking, and more Sponsorship We still have a few slots open for sponsorship. For complete details, or if you have any questions about the event, please contact events@getameta.com. Hope to see you there! Brittany Walker -- Pioneers Marketing Manager | Meta Register for an upcoming Meta event @metaglasses    FAQs Can I attend the happy hour only or the workshop only? Yes. You do not need to be an app developer or Meta Pioneer to attend the party.  What are the requirements to participate in the workshop? Bring your own computer. Windows 8 is recommended, Windows 7 is supported. Windows 10 works with Meta, but is not officially supported yet. Bootcamp can be used to install Windows on a Mac beforehand. Virtual machines like VMWARE are not supported.  Intel Core i7 for best results or i5 processor. Unity software must be installed - the Personal Edition is free. A 6 month Unity Professional license key comes with your purchase of the Meta 1 Dev Kit and can be found in your Meta DevCenter account. 2 USB ports. 1 HDMI port or HDMI input adapter. Permission for Meta to film you and the application you develop. Is there a way to learn about the Meta SDK before the workshop? Yes - please register to attend an upcoming Meta webinar or view past recordings here.  Is the cost of the workshop per person or per team? Per person. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Please email Brittany Walker at events@getameta.com.