List of hackathons in Las Vegas, United States in 2017

Three years ago, Money20/20 launched what is now regarded as the best FinTech Hackathon in the world. Taking place in a massive ballroom in the beautiful Venetian resort right on the famous Vegas Strip, the now legendary Money20/20 Hackathon attracts developers, designers and entrepreneurs from all over the world, all hoping to strike it big, hackathon-style. This year, some of the worlds most noted and recognizable FinTech companies will present innovative and fun challenges that will stimulate your Hacking skills and inspire you to new levels of creativity.  This isn’t your typical hackathon. Say goodbye to wooden folding chairs and junk food, and hello to more than 500 fellow hackers competing across new challenges and for $125,000 in cash prizes. Oh, and each sponsor has their own additional prizes. You’ll want to get your ticket quick, because this one sells out FAST. Remember: You MUST have a computer or device that works on 5ghz wifi.  If you do NOT, you should purchase a wifi converter for your device before the event.  This is covered in your travel stipend. We will not have any wifi other than 5ghz at the event.  Huge Prizes What’s a hackathon without prizes? This year, 10 winning developer teams will be rewarded in a big way. Money20/20 will present (5) $20,000 prizes and (5) $5,000 prizes, and each sponsor will be bringing their own prizes too. The overall winning team will also be able to present their solution (along with 23 other entrepreneurs) as part of Money20/20's “Startup Pitch at Money20/20” event, a 3-minute pitch competition that provides companies with a forum to showcase their leading-edge innovation in front of an audience of investors, media and other ecosystem participants. Four finalists will then “Pitch Off” for the grand prize on the Money20/20 main stage during Keynotes on Tuesday, October 24th, where the audience will decide the winner. Sponsor Challenges and Prizes   This year’s sponsor prizes range from VIP tickets and an expenses-paid trip to SXSW, a VIP experience in New York City, over $40K in cash, and all the tech gadget your heart desires.   Check out our full list of challenge and sponsor prizes!  Judging Winners of the Money20/20 Hackathon will be selected by a panel of judges comprising industry experts hand-picked from our challenge sponsors.   Judging will take place in two rounds, each in a live presentation format without slides or pitch decks: Round 1 is a one-on-one session between the team presenting its solution, and the judge from the Challenge sponsor for whom the solution was developed (e.g., Challenge sponsor “x” will judge team submissions for their challenge). Each sponsoring company will select two finalists to advance to Round 2. Round 2 takes place Sunday afternoon as the full Money20/20 crowd begins to arrive onsite. We expect some attendees will join us during this round of judging, where the top 20 teams will present their solutions with full A/V support in front of our full complement of judges. Each team’s submission will be scored in each round based on the following criteria with a minimum score of 0 and maximum score of 20 points, with the final score being the average of the judges’ scores: Simplicity (5 points): Is the application simple to use and can the team explain it clearly in three sentences or less? Creativity (5 points): How creative was the team in developing an innovative solution for the Challenge? Impact (5 points): Did the team create an application that can have a real and valuable impact? Design (5 points): Was the UX/UI intuitive and appealing?  Judges Carol Juel CIO, Synchrony Financial Bruce Parker Founder & CEO, Modo Joe Kleinwaechter Head Innovation & Design, Worldpay Ilkay Can  Head of Client Engagement, Visa Developer Vinay Pair Stephane Wyper Senior Vice President, New Commerce Partnerships & Commercialization Yannick Bercy Sr. Dir, Product Management, Digital Developer Platform Registration Just $10 holds your place at the Money20/20 Hackathon. And to make it even easier for you to attend, qualified developers, designers and entrepreneurs can get up to a $125 travel stipend (details below). Very limited seats are available, so register fast! Register here:  **Note that registration for Money20/20, which follows the Money20/20 Hackathon, is separate from registration for the Money20/20 Hackathon. Only finalists from the top 20 teams will receive complimentary access to Money20/20 Travel Stipend for Qualified Participants Qualified developers, designers and entrepreneurs can get up to a $125 stipend with a cap of actual expenses incurred for travel and lodging. To qualify, developers, designers and entrepreneurs must do all of the below: Check-in onsite to the Money20/20 Hackathon and, Submit a project, and Demo to the judges on Sunday, October 22nd All receipts such as hotel, airfare, gas, and lodging must have the attendee's name on them. Receipts must reflect the dates of October 19-26. Only travel to/from the Money20/20 Hackathon and hotel stay during the event will be reimbursed up to a total of $125. Further instructions to come.   Schedule Wednesday October 11th 6:00 PM PST: Pre-Hackathon Web-ex Saturday October 21st 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sponsor Setup9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration Open9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Breakfast11:00 AM - 11:15 AM Opening Announcements and Coding Begins11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Sponsor Pitches 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Attendee Pitches12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch and Networking1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Sponsor Breakout Sessions6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner11:00 PM - 1:00 AM Midnight Snack Sunday October 22nd6:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast 11:00 AM Submission Deadline, Coding Ends11:15 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Round 1 Demos2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Judges Deliberation3:15 PM - 4:45 PM Final Demos4:45 PM - 5:30 PM Judges Deliberate5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Money20/20 Opening Keynote6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Winners & Awards  Rules What is the Fresh Code Rule? All code developed as part of the Money20/20 Hackathon must be FRESH–that’s how we keep these things fair. Before the start of the Money20/20 Hackathon, developers can create wireframes, designs and user flows. They can also come with hardware. But to keep things fair, all code must be written onsite at the Money20/20 Hackathon. Other than that, almost anything goes and you can use any coding languages or open-source libraries you’d like.   Who Owns the IP? Participants will own the rights to their work. Sponsoring companies may have their own terms and conditions for proprietary technology or content.   Is there a Participation Agreement? Yes, developers, designers and entrepreneurs are required to sign this agreement upon arrival at the Money20/20 Hackathon.  How Many People can Be on a Team? No more than 5 people may be on any one team.

WHD.usa is the main industry event in North America. It is a two day celebration of the technology and incredible potential of the internet featuring inspiring keynotes from industry leaders, sessions on the latest business practices and trends, an exhibition hall featuring cutting edge technologies and services, fun networking events and an exciting hackathon that will bring great code to life. Our goal is to provide content and experiences that are fun and valuable to the entire industry. FAQs What if I want to exhibit at WHD.usa? Welcome aboard! For partnership queries, please contact our Sales Team at: sales@worldhostingdays.com I would like to attend. What is the entrance fee? If you register early, you can attend WHD.usa 2017 with special Advance Savings Rates. Until July 31st, the Standard Pass is only $124.00 – that’s 50% off! The VIP Pass is only $489.00 until July 31st and we will keep increasing the price until the day of the event. Our event partners can invite a limited number of guests to attend at no cost by using a special promotion code. You can contact any one of our partners listed on the WHD.usa site to inquire about getting a promo code that you can use. What is included in Standard Pass? Your Standard Pass includes access to the hosting.FAIR, all conference sessions, as well as premium catering during the event days for lunch, snacks, and coffee breaks. You probably won’t have to purchase a separate meal unless you want to.  What’s included in a VIP Pass? The VIP Pass includes all benefits of Standard Pass, plus: VIP status with a distinctive badge Admission to the exclusive VIP lounge  Special VIP welcome breakfast on Monday VIP only lunch and learn sessions VIP only speed networking sessions Free 1-on-1 VIP meeting tables VIP area at the ConneXion Party Special invited guest check-in at hotel reception Daily VIP prize drawings What kind of people will I meet? At WHD.usa 2017 you will meet executives and leaders from the top hosting companies, software vendors, hardware manufacturers, and content creators from across the United States, and around the world. Do I have to bring any registration confirmation to the event? Yes, your registration confirmation will be required for name badge pick-up.  Can I update my registration information? Please send an email to info@worldhostingdays.com with company or spelling error corrections and we will be happy to assist.   I am already registered but I have now received a VIP code … can I upgrade to VIP? Yes, please contact us at info@worldhostingdays.com and we will take care of it. Will I receive the event documentation before the event? No. At WHD.usa all attendees pick up their badges and other documentation at the registration desk located at the main entrance. What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? We encourage you to stay at our host hotel, the Tropicana Hotel, so that you're close to the action of the conference and can make the most of your time at the event.  Where can I book my room at the Tropicana? Please click here to book your room at Tropicana at a discounted price.  When should I plan to arrive? As a WHD.usa attendee you should plan to arrive in Las Vegas on September 10th to ensure that you have time to rest before the conference begins on September 11th at 9 AM.  Where can I find more information about the events? Please check the event website: http://worldhostingdays.com/usa/ Please see the Terms of Attendance here. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? We are always happy to help! Just send us an email at:  info@worldhostingdays.com

We’re bringing the fun to Las Vegas. The brightest minds will gather together under one roof on June 24 and 25 with a common goal: to reinvent travel by creating frictionless, unified and personalized experiences for today’s traveler. Building on Sabre’s platform, developers are given 24 hours to use different services and tools to create the next big thing that helps take travel to the next level. If you’ve got what it takes, we’d love to see you shine. Registration for the hackathon is free, but this hack is only open to a limited number of spots, so don’t delay! We’re calling on you to build a B2B or B2C travel solution by keeping the following in mind: Frictionless Experience: This removes obstacles and makes the traveler experience as easy as possible. Unified Commerce: This provides a comprehensive experience for the customer regardless of where they start, continue or finish the shopping process. Personalized Experience: This tailors travel directly at the customer’s preferences. It offers the right product to the right customer at the right time. Judging Criteria: Technical Quality: 25% | Design: 25% | Originality: 25% | Potential: 25% | For more, see the official rules. What's at stake? $5000 Grand Prize for the best creation $250 Best Widget Idea for the New Sabre Red Workspace Panel $250 Best Idea for Sabre Red Workspace’s Decision Support Bar For the most up to date Hackathon:TTX info, be sure visit our Hackathon:TTX website. There you can find FAQ, info on our panel of judges, sponsors and more.  To see what's been created at previous hackathons, check out innovations from Destination Hack: Singapore and London.  FAQ What can I build? Anything! That is, anything travel focused. Build a site, mobile app, use hardware, anything your mind can think of. Your goal is to build something that has the potential to reinvent travel, you decide what form that takes. How large can the teams be? Teams can be as small as 1 individual or as large as 5 members. What if I don’t have a team?  No problem. There will be many others who don’t either. We’ll help you guys form teams. Who owns my project and IP? You do. You develop it, you own it. I’m going solo. Can I connect with others to form a team before the event starts? Of course! You can either connect with others on our DevPost online forum or you can mingle during our happy hour/registration event. What if I want to take my project further and launch it in the market? Awesome. We love it. We will support you in any way we can. Where can I find information on Sabre Red Workspace, Widgets and The Decision Support Bar?You can find more information about Sabre Red Workspace on the Innovation Hub and obtain information about the Decision Support Bar from Dev Studio. Where can I find information on the Sabre Red Workspace SDK? Download the newest SDK here. Where can I find more info on Sabre’s developer tools and resources?Visit Sabre Dev Studio now and take a look at our API keys via Sabre Dev Studio now and take a look at our APIs, SDKs, Demo Gallery and sample code in advance. Can I start developing my app beforehand? The actual coding has to be done during the 24 hours. You can start brainstorming, designing, creating wireframes – but you have to start the coding at the beginning of the hackathon. We want to make sure it’s fair for everyone. Do you supply computers or do we need to bring our own? You need to bring your own computer, we will not provide computers or monitors. Can I attend just to watch the event? No, you need to join or be part of a team who is building something during the hackathon. Unfortunately, we do not have enough space for attendees outside of those who are directly participating in the event. If you are interested in coming onboard as a sponsor, contact us to learn more.

Magento developers! If you're planning to attend the Magento Imagine conference in Las Vegas, then you're invited to participate in the 5th Annual Pre-Imagine MageHackathon 2017. Bring your ideas and collaborate with other Magento techies to work on an interesting project -- perhaps something that others may not have thought of! Flex your Magento skills and show your peers what you can do!

Dog lovers in and around Las Vegas. Come and participate in the Canine Hackathon. You'll network with other dog loving techies and collaborate to build apps and products for dogs. As befits a dog loving assembly, your panel of judges will have tails and cold noses! They will judge your projects and counting barks and tail wags will determine the best one.

Developers, makers, smart cities techies! Come and participate in the Smart Cities Hackathon at CES! Showcase your skills and network with industry leaders. You'll be challenged to hack solutions that support sustainability, safety, and efficiency for smarter cities. And you'll get to use the latest IoT HDK, SDK, and API's from Intel, Amazon, Honeywell and more!