List of hackathons in Australia in 2016

This is a Hackathon for building the world’s most technological zoo. The event will take place at the Western Sydney University’s Launch Pad Innovation Centre. It is the very first event of its type in Australia. All enthusiasts are welcom to come along and explore the connection between humans, technology and nature. A full day event for you to work together collaboratively and brainstorm ideas that intellectually, emotionally, and sensorily connect people with the natural world, excite the imagination, and inspire action!

Software developers, engineers, data scientists, designers, UX designers, and industry insiders in Western Australia's energy/resources sector! Are you planning to participate in Unearthed Perth 2016? If so, then be sure to mark your calendar and attend the Unearthed Perth 2016: Info Session. You'll get to learn about this weekend-long hackathon, the challenges you'll face, and the prizes you can win. You'll also network with potential teammates and form your team for the hackathon. Access practical advice on participating in Unearthed Perth 2016 on the expert hackathon tips page!

Unearthed is a 54-hour open innovation event focused on the mining and resources sectors. Innovators such as software developers, engineers, data scientists, designers, and industry insiders are invited to come together and develop prototype solutions to resource sector challenges. Participants get the chance to work on proprietary industry data as well as data from government partners. Big cash prizes are up for grabs, bragging rights against your peers, and the potential to gain an opportunity in the resources sector. This is your chance to work amongst global organisations and solve key challenges! Check out the tips pagefor hackathon best practice info!

Join the Red Cross Hackathon focused on the interactions between culture, language, religion, and social cohesion in modern Australia. Participants with a range of perspectives and diverse backgrounds are invited to come together to define a specific ‘problem’ relating to social cohesion and workshop a potential solution in a sprint-style of workshopping. With a clearly defined problem, participants then brainstorm solutions or ‘hacks’ to develop innovative solutions. The types of ideas can be tech-based or not but should focus on an information-drive, systems type solution. Groups will go through an ‘ideation’ phase where they will come up with ideas, a prototype phase where ideas will be tested, and the pitch which will be delivered at the Practitioners’Forum.

Join the Global Service Jam to get a taste of Design Thinking and make a new music service in 48-hours. This is a human-centred design-led hackathon that will use the musical metaphor of "jamming" to make great and new music. In a service design jam, the people are the musicians, who will make products and services they could not create alone. Moving your ideas from concepts to prototypes. Other people will be able to play with your prototype, ask questions, add features, remove features, and help you make something that others will be delighted to use!

The Brisbane Global Game Jam (GGJ), organised by truna (brIGDA) and Kieran Lord (Cratesmith), is one of the world's largest hackathons on game development. Come and explore the global creative gaming atmosphere, while taking part in the process of development, including programming, iterative design, narrative exploration and artistic expression. Don't worry if you don't know how to program, creative idea makers are also very crucial on the process of game development. Also if you are an experienced game player you can take a stab at testing the design.

Initiate 48 hosted by Generation Entrepreneur is coming to Sydney with a hackathon for influencers, innovators and change makers. Giving you 48 hours to connect with Australia’s top entrepreneurs and business leaders to develop your ideas into a real businesses which will make the world a better place.

GIYC is a non-profit conference organized by a students with assistance from entrepreneurs, investors, festival organizers. GIYC aims to become one of the leading events of its kind in the world with our core philosophy - "Think Big, Be Proactive" - to resonate throughout the startup community. Why Attend?  1) Startup Contest & Mentoring An 18-hour event Hackathon Constest. Students will practise lean startup techniques and create a viable business model. Prominent entrepreneurs will challenge students to think abstractly and push their entrepreneurial skills to the next level.   2) Company Visits & Workshops Students are provided with opportunities to create industry connections with prominent entrepreneurs, investors and corporate executives. Students of domestic and international backgrounds are able to participate in the formation of brilliant ideas and create unique lasting memories.   3) Networking & Social Events Engage with like-minded students of both local and international origins. Explore Queensland, Australia’s Sunshine state, with activities ranging from Koala and Kangaroo feeding to sightseeing. Create lasting memories.   4) Sponsor Fair A 1-hour sponsor fair will be be held in gratitude to our sponsors. Delegates will be able to network with prominent companies Brisbane and Australia and build a support netowkr for their career development and entrepreneurship.