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AEC Hackathon 4.5 - Detroit
29 Sep - 12:00 PM
detroit, United States
The AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) Hackathon was created to give those designing, building, and maintaining our built environment the opportunity to collaborate with cutting edge technologies and its developers and designers. It has quickly become a community of innovators that include all elements of the built environment, not just AEC.
Each hackathon is brought to a location by the local AEC and or tech community. The AEC Hackathon community helps these locals make the event happen with financial support provided by both local and community sponsors.This has become THE event for creating innovation for these industries so get engaged today! Our world faces fresh new problems that urgently need brilliant minds to solve them and this is the community that is improving how our world is designed, built, and operated.
Detroit Industrial Hack
28 Jul - 03:30 PM
Dearborn, United States
GE Digital, the newest company within the GE portfolio, is bringing the Industrial Internet to life, by connecting minds and machines. The GE Digital Hub Detroit, located between Detroit and Ann Arbor, is home to nearly 800 of the world's best Digital Technology professionals who are changing the way we work by leveraging our Predix platform.
We are proud to present this year's Detroit Maker Faire at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. As part of the Maker Faire, we will host a unique Hackathon that will give innovators a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build on our Predix platform to create Smart Museum solutions at the Henry Ford.
We're looking for technical innovators of all kinds, from early career to senior professional developers to join us. Click above to register!
FAQs
What can I bring into the event?
A laptop, a 5-person team and complete the registration.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
email us at detroit.industrialhack@ge.com or reach us through slack!
How can I join the slack channel?
Sign-up at https://gedigitalhack.slack.com/signup
If your school domain is not listed and you would like it to be, email us at detroit.industrialhack@ge.com
What if I do not have a 5-person team?
Start a discussion in the slack channel, post on our social media, form a team day-of.
What if I am early in my technical career and do not have a lot of experience?
No problem! This is a competition for everyone. GE Digital - Detroit Industrial Hack is all about learning something new, building relationships, and starting the journey toward an amazing technical career.
By registering on the Eventbrite does it gives me guaranteed spot in the hackathon?
No. Eventbrite registration is the first step of this registration process, it does not guarantee a spot for this hackathon. If you are selected, you will receive an email confirmation notification and further instructions from us to complete the registration. Please make sure your email address is correct during registration.
Are there any prizes for this Hackathon?
Yes, teams can win prizes up to $12,000 non cash prizes. There are 5 prize categories:
Detroit Industrial Hack - Best Overall $5000 (Non Cash Prize)
Design Originality - $1500 (Non Cash Prize)
Technical Difficulty & Usability - $1500 (Non Cash Prize)
Potential Value to The Henry Ford Museum - $1000 (Non Cash Prize)
User Experience & Functionality - $1000 (Non Cash Prize)
HackWSU 2017 Powered by AngelHack-10th Global Hackathon Series
19 May - 06:00 PM
Dertoit, United States
Coders, designers, entrepreneurs! Students and professionals! If you're in the Detroit area, then you're invited to sign up to participate in HackWSU 2017. This event is powered by AngelHack and is part of the 10th AngelHack Global Hackathon Series. Compete on your own, or collaborate as a member of a team to come up with an idea and turn it into a functioning prototype. You're not limited! You could build an app that delivers positive value to your community, a website that satisfies an unmet financial need, a virtual reality game, or whatever your imagination can conceive.
HackWSU 2017: 36-Hour Hackathon!
19 May - 06:00 PM
Detroit, United States
Calling all hackers!! Join the tech community in our annual 36-hour hacking blitz at the Wayne State University! Developers, designers, and entrepreneurs across metro Detroit and beyond, from high schools, community colleges, universities, and the tech community will join forces for a unique chance to create and collobrate on new and original ideas! People of all skill levels are welcome! (Tech demonstrations provided!)
Hacking Health Windsor-Detroit III
05 May - 05:00 PM
Detroit, United States
Health professionals, patients, developers, designers, entrepreneurs! Are you motivated to change the world of health! Come participate in Hacking Health Windsor-Detroit III. This hackathon is intended to foster cross-border healthcare innovation to help bring IT and healthcare professionals together to conceive & design an app, a device, or other solution for patient-centric care. Join a multidisciplinary team and create a prototype of a mobile or web-based application or a hand-held device that could make a dramatic difference in patient care!
#HACK313
22 Apr - 08:00 AM
Detroit, United States
#Hack313 is a hackathon empowering young Detrotiers through an immersive and interactive coding experience. The hackathon will provide an exciting, team-building experience with youth working together to build applications and platforms that solve issues in their community - including transportation, education, food access, health, and more. By the end of #Hack313, each group will have developed multiple ideas that elevate their community. At the end of the Hackathon, the students with the best projects will win prizes provided by Amazon.
*#Hack313 is for Detroit area youth ages 11-18. All minors must have permission from a parent or guardian.
Technical and non-technical mentors are needed to work with the students during the hackathon. If you are interested, please register
HackerNest Detroit March Tech Social
20 Mar - 07:00 PM
Detroit, United States
Join us at The Iron Yard for the HackerNest Detroit March Tech Social!
HackerNest Tech Socials are a fun, relaxed way to connect with your local tech community. Atmosphere: chill, friendly, unpretentious, agenda-free (no sales pitch, yo), and brimming with UltraSmart(TM) people.
The typical Tech Social schedule:
- 7:00pm: folks arrive, grab drinks, socialize - 8:00pm: quick intro, thank sponsors, quick announcements - 8:10pm: back to chatting with interesting new friends - 10:00pm: go home exhausted from great conversations
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like us on Facebook, hi-5 us in person. :)
SPONSORS:
RBC
We are proud to have RBC as a North American HackerNest Tech Social Sponsor.
Quicken Loans
As a technology company that is amazing at writing mortgages, innovation is key in staying ahead. Therefore, we refuse to allow bureaucracy to rear its ugly head in any shape or form. In turn, we have created an atmosphere where participation and innovation are not only welcome, but encouraged and expected. We want our people to identify areas for improvement and act on them to make an impact. This empowers our team members to know that they are responsible for driving the company’s success. We've been on Computerworld's "Best Places to Work in IT" list for 11 years running, hitting #1 in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Sponsors make this growing movement possible, so we treasure and build deep, long-term relationships with the companies that endorse us. We're always looking for new friends! Please email sponsor@hackernest.com.
VENUE:
The Iron Yard
If you're interested in a tech career in Detroit, The Iron Yard is best way to get job-ready. Our classes teach you how to code and are taught by full-time, experienced instructors. Enrollment is open for courses starting this fall!
Got a great office or coworking space in Detroit you want to show off? Email annika@hackernest.com and find out how to get involved!
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Volunteers:
Want to volunteer at our HackerNest Tech Socials? Visit http://hackernest.com/volunteer/ for more information and to apply!
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About Us:
HackerNest is an international nonprofit uniting local tech communities through unpretentious Tech Socials and hackathons. We cram lots of smart, accomplished people into a room and get them talking to one another. Our relaxed, down-to-earth events attract a diverse and highly technical membership. Strict 'no-scuzzbag' policy.
DementiaHack 2017 - Information Session
08 Feb - 04:30 PM
Sarnia, Canada
Students in and around Sarnia, Ontario. The Cub at Lambton College invites you to sign up to participate in the DementiaHack 2017. At this information session, you'll meet with potential team mates and find out what the world’s foremost dementia hackathon is all about. At the hackathon, you'll be challenged to conceive and develop life-improving hardware and software solutions for those living with dementia and their caregivers.
Forge Jam X Global Game Jam 2017
20 Jan - 04:30 PM
Southfield, United States
Lawrence Technological University students and gaming enthusiasts in and around Southfield, MI! Come and participate in the Forge Jam X Global Game Jam 2017 — your local edition of the world's largest game jam event. Get on board to collaborate with like-minded gamers and create awesome an new game! 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.
Check out this hackathon tips pagefor advice on taking part in the Forge Jam X Global Game Jam 2017!
AquaHacking Ideation & Info Session
19 Jan - 05:00 PM
Detroit, United States
Interested in the health and future of Lake Erie? If you're an environmentalist, water enthusiast, engineer, student, interested citizen, or concerned businessperson, come and Aquahack for Lake Erie! AquaHacking is a multi-event hackathon focused on the water issues of Lake Erie. Start the process by participating in this ideas session to generate a priority list of Lake Erie water issues. These will become the hacking challenges for Aquahack for Lake Erie.