List of hackathons in Westlake Village, United States in 2018

Learn to hack the hood with “HOOD HACKS” every Wednesday night at an undisclosed South LA location, beginning Feb 28th, 2018. Hosted by Forbes published tech startup entrepreneur Cassie Betts, HOOD HACKS will grant you insider info to what's happening in our community of South LA, from local businesses, to programs and opportunities. At MISLA, we believe one way to battle the ill effects of gentrification is to educate ourselves and to apply our learning in the world of startups, entrepreneurialism and coding.  Tech startups have the ability to generate millions, if not billions of dollars for the economy.  The average starting pay for a high-level programmer is $100k+.  By focusing on startups and technology training, our communities can not only survive, but thrive in this technological era. HOOD HACKS will inform the community about organizations and resources devoted to aid the entrepreneurs and startups of South Los Angeles, followed by JavaScript coding battles in which Young and Old can learn JavaScript introductory coding through fun, competitive battles and challenges.   ================================== HOW TO PREPARE FOR CODING BATTLE: ================================== Download this Javascript For Kids book (great for adults as well) and read up to chapter 3. We will be learning & battling concepts from chapters 1 & 2 as well as other basic principles learned at the beginning of the workshop.  Sign up for Kahoot! and download the app to your mobile device such as phone or tablet, we will use this for javascript battles! =============== WHAT TO BRING: =============== Your laptop and charger (though if you do not have a laptop, don't worry as you can share with someone else for pair programming) Portable Whiteboard if you have one, as well as whiteboard markers and erasers Pens, pencils, paper Your parent or guardian if you're a kid. :) Money for food, snacks, or drinks from our sponsoring location. Willingness to learn and a positive attitude. ================== HOW YOU CAN HELP: ================== Provide us with laptops or mobile devices needed to help train the community If you speak fluent Javascript, agree to volunteer to help train (at least FOUR Wednesdays between now and the end of April). If you are a location in South LA, agree to sponsor space (at least FOUR  Wednesdays between now and the end of April) -in exchange for marketing exposure. Get the word out. Interview us if you have a media platform Donate to our crowdfunding campaign Purchase a donation ticket below (contactus@misla.org for free tix if you are a non-profit) All ages are welcome. Children under 9 will probably not be able to follow. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  #diversity #diversitymatters #diversityintech #southLA #coding #codingbootcamp #techindustry #techinclusion #startup #entrepreneur #javascript #learntocode #learnjavascript #startuplife #js #hoodhacks #hackathon #southlosangeles #inglewood #watts #compton #southcentral #southcentralla #carson 

See why over 5,500 people have attended AT&T workshops!  Register for the Tue, 1 - 4 p.m. "Shooting 360 Video" workshop here (sessions are identical so pick the most convenient one) "Shooting 360 Video: A Step-by-Step Demonstration" uses lecture, live filming demonstrations, and hands-on labs to cover:      - Why 360?     - What equipment do you need?     - How does producing video in 360 differ from traditional video?     - What are the steps and challenges of planning and filming a 360 movie?     - How is post production different from standard video?     - How do you distribute a 360 video?   In these free 3-hour workshops, Derek Rowe, Instructor for NextGen Interactions, and Director/Producer for Doctrine Creative, demonstrates the creation of a 360 video by stepping through pre-production, production, post and distribution. When you leave the workshop, you will have a working knowledge of 360 video production and the skills to go out and start producing your own experiences. RAFFLE! Signed copy of Michael Wohl's The 360° Video Handbook: A step-by-step guide to creating video for virtual reality (VR) Register for the Tue, 1 - 4 p.m. "Shooting 360 Video" workshop here (sessions are identical so pick the most convenient one) Also join us at the free "Humans and Virtual Reality" workshop Tue, 6 - 9 p.m. "Humans & VR" workshop REGISTER HERE Wed, 1 - 4 p.m. "Humans & VR" workshop REGISTER HERE Derek Rowe, Director/Producer, Doctrine Creative Derek is a Director/Producer at Doctrine Creative. In that role, he is involved in almost every aspect of the business, from creative direction on each project to marketing to business management. He has over 10 years’ experience in the digital media industry, growing from a graphic designer to a web designer, a video editor, a film director, and now a virtual reality producer. Derek has worked with Disney, Nickelodeon, TLC, plus many other independent projects. He has produced/directed three feature length films, TV pilots, and for the last two years has been capturing the US National Parks in 360° Video. Derek is dedicated to producing media that inspires the world and currently believes that immersive media is the most effective medium for bringing about change.    Join the AT&T Los Angeles Tech & Entertainment: Workshops and Competitions meetup to stay up to date on local AT&T events. And sign up for the AT&T SHAPE newsletter  and be the first to know about our upcoming entertainment hackathons, short film competitions and 360 filmmaking workshops across the country.

See why over 5,500 people have attended AT&T workshops!  Register for the Tue, 6 - 9 p.m. "Humans & VR" workshop here (sessions are identical so pick the most convenient one) “Without a clear understanding of the human side of virtual reality, the experience will always fail.” (Jason Jerald) Designing for virtual reality is an incredibly complex challenge. When done well, these experiences can be brilliant and pleasurable, but when done badly, they can result in frustration and sickness. In this free 3-hour workshop Jason Jerald, author of The VR Book: Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality and Co-Founder & Principal Consultant of NextGen Interactions, through a combination of use cases and demonstrations will show how users perceive and intuitively interact with various forms of reality, discuss the causes of VR sickness, and demonstrate how to employ useful and pleasing content to create an immersive experience. When you leave the workshop, you will understand virtual reality from the human experience perspective, allowing you to better create – or simply appreciate – powerful VR applications, whether for entertainment, education, science, healthcare, or the myriad of other uses of this new and exciting technology. This workshop is for everyone, whether a developer, content creator, filmmaker, or simply someone interested in knowing more about VR. RAFFLE! Signed copy of Jason Jerald's best seller The VR Book: Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality. Register for the Tue, 6 - 9 p.m. "Humans & VR" workshop here (sessions are identical so pick the most convenient one) Also join us at the free "Shooting 360 Video: A Step-by-step Demonstration" workshop Tue, 1 - 4 p.m. "Shooting 360 Video" workshop REGISTER HERE Wed, 6 - 9 p.m. "Shooting 360 Video" workshop REGISTER HERE Jason Jerald, PhD, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, NextGen Interactions Jason Jerald, author of The VR Book: Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality, is Co-Founder and Principal Consultant at NextGen Interactions which focuses on VR consulting and contracting services. In addition to primarily focusing on NextGen Interactions and its clients, Jason advises VR companies and is Adjunct Faculty at Duke University. Jason has also served on the ACM SIGGRAPH, IEEE Virtual Reality, and IEEE 3D User Interface Committees. Jason has been creating VR systems and applications for over 20 years. He has been involved in over 70 VR-related projects across more than 40 organizations including Valve, Oculus, Virtuix, Sixense, NASA, General Motors, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, three U.S. national laboratories, and five universities. He earned a Master and a Doctorate degree in Computer Science from UNC-Chapel Hill with a focus on perception of motion and latency in VR. Jason holds numerous publications, most notably The VR Book: Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality. Join the AT&T Los Angeles Tech & Entertainment: Workshops and Competitions meetup to stay up to date on local AT&T events. And sign up for the AT&T SHAPE newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming entertainment hackathons, short film competitions and 360 filmmaking workshops across the country.

See why over 5,500 people have attended AT&T workshops!  Register for the Wed, 1 - 4 p.m. "Humans & VR" workshop here (sessions are identical so pick the most convenient one) “Without a clear understanding of the human side of virtual reality, the experience will always fail.” (Jason Jerald) Designing for virtual reality is an incredibly complex challenge. When done well, these experiences can be brilliant and pleasurable, but when done badly, they can result in frustration and sickness. In this free 3-hour workshop Jason Jerald, author of The VR Book: Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality and Co-Founder & Principal Consultant of NextGen Interactions, through a combination of use cases and demonstrations will show how users perceive and intuitively interact with various forms of reality, discuss the causes of VR sickness, and demonstrate how to employ useful and pleasing content to create an immersive experience. When you leave the workshop, you will understand virtual reality from the human experience perspective, allowing you to better create – or simply appreciate – powerful VR applications, whether for entertainment, education, science, healthcare, or the myriad of other uses of this new and exciting technology. This workshop is for everyone, whether a developer, content creator, filmmaker, or simply someone interested in knowing more about VR. RAFFLE! Signed copy of Jason Jerald's best seller The VR Book: Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality. Register for the Wed, 1 - 4 p.m. "Humans & VR" workshop here (sessions are identical so pick the most convenient one) Also join us at the free "Shooting 360 Video: A Step-by-step Demonstration" workshop Tue, 1 - 4 p.m. "Shooting 360 Video" workshop REGISTER HERE Wed, 6 - 9 p.m. "Shooting 360 Video" workshop REGISTER HERE Jason Jerald, PhD, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, NextGen Interactions Jason Jerald, author of The VR Book: Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality, is Co-Founder and Principal Consultant at NextGen Interactions which focuses on VR consulting and contracting services. In addition to primarily focusing on NextGen Interactions and its clients, Jason advises VR companies and is Adjunct Faculty at Duke University. Jason has also served on the ACM SIGGRAPH, IEEE Virtual Reality, and IEEE 3D User Interface Committees. Jason has been creating VR systems and applications for over 20 years. He has been involved in over 70 VR-related projects across more than 40 organizations including Valve, Oculus, Virtuix, Sixense, NASA, General Motors, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, three U.S. national laboratories, and five universities. He earned a Master and a Doctorate degree in Computer Science from UNC-Chapel Hill with a focus on perception of motion and latency in VR. Jason holds numerous publications, most notably The VR Book: Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality. Join the AT&T Los Angeles Tech & Entertainment: Workshops and Competitions meetup to stay up to date on local AT&T events. And sign up for the AT&T SHAPE newsletter and be the first to know about our upcoming entertainment hackathons, short film competitions and 360 filmmaking workshops across the country.

See why over 5,500 people have attended AT&T workshops!  Register for the Wed, 6- 9 p.m. "Shooting 360 Video" workshop here (sessions are identical so pick the most convenient one) "Shooting 360 Video: A Step-by-Step Demonstration" uses lecture, live filming demonstrations, and hands-on labs to cover:      - Why 360?     - What equipment do you need?     - How does producing video in 360 differ from traditional video?     - What are the steps and challenges of planning and filming a 360 movie?     - How is post production different from standard video?     - How do you distribute a 360 video?   In these free 3-hour workshops, Derek Rowe, Instructor for NextGen Interactions, and Director/Producer for Doctrine Creative, demonstrates the creation of a 360 video by stepping through pre-production, production, post and distribution. When you leave the workshop, you will have a working knowledge of 360 video production and the skills to go out and start producing your own experiences. RAFFLE! Signed copy of Michael Wohl's The 360° Video Handbook: A step-by-step guide to creating video for virtual reality (VR) Register for the Wed, 6- 9 p.m. "Shooting 360 Video" workshop here (sessions are identical so pick the most convenient one) Also join us at the free "Humans and Virtual Reality" workshop Tue, 6 - 9 p.m. "Humans & VR" workshop REGISTER HERE Wed, 1 - 4 p.m. "Humans & VR" workshop REGISTER HERE Derek Rowe, Director/Producer, Doctrine Creative Derek is a Director/Producer at Doctrine Creative. In that role, he is involved in almost every aspect of the business, from creative direction on each project to marketing to business management. He has over 10 years’ experience in the digital media industry, growing from a graphic designer to a web designer, a video editor, a film director, and now a virtual reality producer. Derek has worked with Disney, Nickelodeon, TLC, plus many other independent projects. He has produced/directed three feature length films, TV pilots, and for the last two years has been capturing the US National Parks in 360° Video. Derek is dedicated to producing media that inspires the world and currently believes that immersive media is the most effective medium for bringing about change.    Join the AT&T Los Angeles Tech & Entertainment: Workshops and Competitions meetup to stay up to date on local AT&T events. And sign up for the AT&T SHAPE newsletter  and be the first to know about our upcoming entertainment hackathons, short film competitions and 360 filmmaking workshops across the country.

Participation and registration is by invitation - to learn more or apply please visit the hackathon website. The Creating Reality hackathon is structured more like a 4-day SXSW than a traditional hackathon that will set a record for both size and originality of project submissions. Its foundation is a one-time, purpose-built, diverse, international and large-scale community of 400 participants, selected from over 2,000 applications. This community’s core purpose is to deepen our understanding of how these technologies can be applied. The hackathon is modeled after the successful Reality VIrtually Hackathon sponsored by the MIT Media Lab and adapted for the USC and LA community. It begins on Monday, March 12th with enabling workshops, followed by two days of building AR and VR experiences.The 400 participants  will form interdisciplinary teams that will build original work that deepens our understanding of how AR and VR can be applied.. For a preview, please watch the recap videos from the Reality VIrtually Hackathon sponsored by the MIT Media Lab 2016 and 2017.  To learn more or apply please visit the hackathon website. 

LA's Largest Technology Job Fair will be returning to LA for an  even bigger and better event for the second year in a row!  Over 275 most prominent tech companies in attendence along with 16,000 job-seekers in Engineering, Product, Sales, Marketing, Design and more attending.    TechFair LA 2018 will feature: - 275+ hottest Technology companies - 16,000+ job-seekers in attendance - Breakout Sessions led by TOP Tech Leaders and CEOs. - Our first ever HACKATHON - Startup DEMO-Day - Food Trucks, Live DJ, and Prizes! Past guest speakers include: Jam CIty CEO, Chris DeWolfe BAM Ventures Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Richard Jun Sabio Co-Founders, Gregorio Rojas and Liliana A. Monge SVB’s Rob Freelan and Laurel & Wolf CEO, Leura Fine, Realty Mogul CEO, Jilliene Helman LegalZoom CMO, Laura Goldberg DAQRI Chief Human Potential Officer, Michael Lynch New Business Ventures CTO and President, Malcolm Casselle and Warner Bros EVP, Justin Herz CSOD CEO, Adam Miller Check out last year's event here, and some of the highlighted company's in attendance below: Jam City, Cornerstone OnDemand, Cooley LLP, LegalZoom, Tronc, Sabio,  Comparably, Silicon Valley Bank, EY, DAQRI, Snapchat, Honest Company, Ticketmaster, Hyperloop-One, DogVacay, Soothe, ZipRecruiter, FabfitFun, YouTube, Amazon, Scopely, Uber, Loot Crate, Laurel and Wolf, Honey, ZEFR, Riot Games, Enplug, Headspace, Realty Mogul, Two Bit Circus, Spokeo, Omaze, Chownow, NationBuilder, Clutter, YouTube, Uber, All Def Digital, CrossCampus and more.  

TECHFAIR LA HACKATHON _____________________________________________________ TechFair LA Hackathon will bring together developers, designers and creators to hack innovative culture solutions. Teams will be challenged to use cutting-edge technologies to disrupt the way people consume, experience, and create content. You Bring... Your laptop, skills & ideas. Come with a collaborative, team-focused mindset and/or team-up in advance. Whether you are a developer, designer, project manager, or just interested in tech, you are invited to attend this event. Every group needs a good balance of talent and your skills are needed! This event will not feature an onsite team formation component so it's highly suggested you arrive with a team to work. Maxiumim for a team is 5 people.  We Supply... Quick presentations (TBD API) and code samples that help kick start your hacking, food to keep you going, and caffeine to keep you awake. We will have technical mentors to assist you in building faster, smarter, and with new tools.   Topic The theme of the Hackathon is to build applications to improve HR & job seeking.    Event Schedule The following is a list of the week’s agenda:   Day 1: Wednesday, March 7th 2018 7AM - Doors open with breakfast, networking, developer dating and team formation. You MUST have your ticket in order to be let in.  8AM - Kick-off Keynote speaker 8:30AM - HACK BEGINS. Work with the teams from Day 1 to complete your hack. Mentors will be available throughout the entire day to help you code your solution. 12:00PM - Lunch is served 5:00PM - Dinner is served 11PM - Venue closes for the evening. Hack submissions will be accepted throughout the next day with a deadline of 7:30AM. Any submissions after 7:30AM will not be accepted.    Day 2: Thursday, March 8th 2018 7:00AM - CODE FREEZE. The fun continues with coffee and breakfast served in the morning! App submissions must be submitted by the deadline of 7:30AM. 7:30AM -  Pitches start promptly at 7:30AM and are limited to three (3) minutes per team. PowerPoint presentations are NOT recommended! 9:00 AM - Hackathon Pitches close. 9:10 AM - 10:00 AM Judges deliberate and choose top 3 finalists 10 AM - 5:00 PM  TechFair LA! 5:00PM - WINNER ANNOUNCED at The Cloud Room   Judging Criteria Hacks will be judged based on the criteria below and weighted accordingly. 33% Weight - Ability to clearly articulate what your hack does 33% Weight - Originality of idea 33% Weight - Design and polish of app/solution   Prizes 1st Place - $5,000 (actual check) 2nd Place - $3,000 (actual check) 3rd Place - $1,000 (actual check)  + In-Kind Prizes!!  

“The computer is incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid. Man is unbelievably slow, inaccurate, and brilliant. The marriage of the two is a challenge and opportunity beyond imagination.” What if the most creative minds channeled their focus into solving the most impactful problems of today? Imagine if we could apply the ingenuity that powers the most profound technology available today into solving problems for others. On March 3, 2018, Immaculate Heart High School will host a middle school and high school hackathon to create personal technology. Experts and students from all disciplines, skill levels, and locations will meet to identify problems that affect their peers, then will unite to develop solutions to these problems. For 11 hours, these hackers, experts, and mentors will be together to bring their ideas to fruition. At the end of the event, they will have the opportunity to present their solutions to the judges and the world. Hosted by:  Immaculate Heart School In conjunction with: Archer School for GirlsCrossroads School for Art & ScienceMirman SchoolNew Roads SchoolThe Pegasus SchoolWildwood School More information here.

About This Event We believe in the empowerment of women within the global technology workforce and startup ecosystem and that female leadership is critical to the sustainment of the profession. We are here to engage, empower and elevate women within the technology and startup landscape. We hope to see both women and male allies attend this unique event and hear what challenges you are experiencing! Let’s start a conversation…Attendees will be grouped in breakout sessions led by moderators. They will be assigned various dimensions of the “women in technology” puzzle to discuss in their assigned groups examining challenges, developing ideas and coaching tips to share at the end of the event. Conversations will include: Startup Testing and Idea Validation - Dreaming Big Gaining Female Mentors Financial Security for Women Talent Pipeline Challenges Mid-Career Transitions Diversity at the Executive Levels Women in Tech Leadership & Thought Pioneering Imposter Syndrome “Our life is composed greatly from dreams, from the unconscious, and they must be brought into connection with action. They must be woven together.” -Anias Nin" Agenda: 6:30pm - 7:00pm networking and drinks 7:00pm - 7:15pm Christina, AngelHack's Africa and Middle East Manager, will present some stories from the ground 7:15pm - 7:45pm three different women in technology / entrepreneurship outline their journey 7:45pm - 8:15pm Q&A 8:15pm - 8:30pm audience breakout session into mentor-led advisory groups / P2P collaborative circles About Our Partners AngelHack AngelHack, a female-owned, female-majority company, is the world’s largest and most diverse global hacker community, helping to drive open innovation of tech products, platforms and brands with extraordinary smarts, scale and speed. Known as pioneers of global hackathons for more than four years, AngelHack’s more than 97,000 developers, designers, and entrepreneurs compete to build, test and launch new solutions over the course of a weekend. KIND KIND Snacks are healthy snacks made with ingredients you can see and pronounce. We believe in doing the kind thing for your body, your taste buds, and your world. #GiveKINDaTry Recently voted Fast Company’s #1 Most Innovative Company in Education and #28 Most Innovative Company in the world, General Assembly transforms thinkers into creators through education and opportunities in technology, business, and design.  RSVP for this event to receive updates from General Assembly on upcoming events.