List of hackathons in Australia in 2018

The Teen Hackathon (12 - 17yrs) is a creative problem solving event to empower young minds to problem solving real world challenges impacting their local community. The Hackathon is a fun way for teens to be social while problem solving issues that are important to them. Issues such as: •     Want a faster way to get home to avoid walk long distances – they can find a solution •     Want an easier way to do chores for more spare time – Yep they can think of a  winning idea or tool •     Want an easier way to write out lines at school – they can create a versatile tool that gets it done faster, then sell it to other kids! •    Sick of being bored on school holidays? They can come up with programs that will interest them  They just need a reason to change something and the want to make it happen with the support and help of their peers and mentors. Participating teens will also gain a TAFE Qld Statement of Participation outlining the skills developed so they can use it to gain RPLs later on or to add to their resume!  COST: $10 per teen (12 - 17yrs) includes catering and beverages for the entire week (Saving you so much $$)  WHEN: Monday 2 July 2018 – Friday 6 July 2018 TIME: 9.30 am – 2.30 pm WHERE: Fire Station 101              101 Limestone Street              Ipswich Qld 4305 RSVP: 30 June 2018 Grab some of their friends, send them solo and ready to mingle or speak to your school to pull together an awesome team! 

Are you a young adult who’s not sure if they want to get into coding? Interested, but intimidated by advanced programming languages? Simply want to learn a new technological skill that could open the door to future opportunities? PowerApps is for you! Following the success of similar classes in New Zealand, Ashlee and Paul Culmsee are back in Perth with a PowerApps hackathon targeted specifically at young adults. PowerApps is a Microsoft service which allows nontechnical users to build mobile applications for business and share them securely within organisations. PowerApps skills are becoming increasingly sought after in organisations, and it is a good way to dip your toes in and give coding a go without having to learn complex languages. Best of all, no IT, developer, or advanced programming knowledge is needed! If you’ve ever done a basic formula in Excel or used a graphic calculator you have all the skills you need. This class will be covering the basics of PowerApps, and will touch on a small bit of SharePoint. NOTE: This event is for young adults (16-26) STRICTLY No IT professionals! Light lunch will be provided. INSTRUCTOR: Ashlee Culmsee ASSISTANT: Paul Culmsee *Delivery of this hackathon willd depend on numbers

Data scientists and techies in and around Sydney! Data for Democracy Australia invites you to participate in SESSION IX - GOVHACK, MENTAL HEALTH & MORE! You'll get to collaborate on data-driven projects for the common good at the GovHack open data hackathon. At this stage, you'll be challenged to help identity available data develop strategies to collect it for the hackathon.

Does your content get lost in the sea of blog posts that are published every day (about 2.7M)? Want a breakthrough in creating truly engaging, stand-out content? Join multi-award-winning content marketer, viral blog post writer, and Writally founder Cas McCullough, as she guides you through how to create an impactful, powerful thought-leading blog post you can use to skyrocket your profile and gain a competitive edge. Watch the video from our Queensland Science Workshop: https://youtu.be/wxReIBD1Z3A We will be providing morning tea on the day so that you can focus on creating powerful content.  Please let us know about any dietary restrictions or allergies that you have by Friday, June 22. Any inquiries, please contact Cas - cas@writally.com 0438898706. Before the Event: After you register for the event, register for a free Writally blog post recipe* via our platform. Bonus: We will add a year's worth of free recipe credits to your account after the event so you can keep blogging and we'll send you regular, inspirational and informative emails to help keep you on track over the course of a year. Register at https://app.writally.com/account/register. Tip: if you need help brainstorming topics, join the Writally group on Facebook and ask for input from our 500+ members [http://www.facebook.com/groups/writally] or reach out to Cas. At the Event: Bring your laptop, and get ready to write! Using your blog post recipe (which you can download from your Writally dashboard at the event), you'll have uninterrupted time to write as well as expert support on hand by professional writers! At the end of the event, you’ll walk away with a thought-leading blog post done plus at least 3 new topic ideas to work on next. *Please note, you must get your requests to us by 9 am on the day before the event to access your first custom blog post recipe on the day!  What Participants in my Workshops Say... "The Writally workshop presented by Cas McCullough is a must attend for any scientist attempting to communicate their science to a wider community. This workshop presents simple, yet effective, tools, which I preach in every written piece I now produce. It's also greatly improved my writing skills and has reignited the passion I once had for creative writing." Jake Clarke, PhD Student, USQ, Queensland Science Workshop. Read Jake's post on the Queensland Science Blog "Before I went to the Content Hackathon, I didn't write content and it was a frickin' pain in the neck. It dragged me down cos I knew I had to do it. It sucked! At the Content Hackathon, I realised that I could follow this simple pattern and use Writally to generate my content. I scheduled it and turned it into a habit. I literally got my entire year's content sorted on that day. Now I think about other stuff, and the content is no longer a problem. It's happening - predictably! #HowIGeneratedAYearsContentInADayWithCasWritally" Josh Wulf from Magikcraft.io. "Thank you for the fantastic Writally workshop!  It has really kickstarted a blogging frenzy!! :)." Emily De la Pena, (from Coding Kids) Common Questions Answered What's a Content Recipe? Writally Content Recipes are step-by-step customised writing guides that help you share your knowledge and expertise in a digestible way with your audience.  What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Parking: There is affordable parking at the Cultural Centre ($17 per day) if you don't mind walking across the bridge to the Queen Street Mall. Public Transport: Fishburners is within easy walking distance of Central Station (about 5 mins) and 100 metres from the Queen Street and Adelaide Street Bus stops. What can/can't I bring to the event? If you have special dietary needs, please BYO to the event. There's a fridge in the kitchen area on Level 2. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Email Cas at support [at] writally.com with any questions. Is my registration/ticket transferrable? No. However, if you need to cancel due to illness or emergency, we will refund your ticket up to 24 hours prior to the event. If your ticket is canceled your forfeit all bonuses. Are food and drinks included? Morning tea is included. (Please let us know of any food allergies by June 22). There is a fridge in the kitchen if you need to BYO.  More Testimonials "Thank you for a wonderful value-packed day! Glad you had a days event gave me time to get over some blocks! Thank you again, Caroline." Myrna Widlend "Attending the blog hackathon was exactly what I needed to get over my block in thinking I couldn't write blogs. Words have never been my strong point, Physical Education and Maths are!! This session enables me to work to a recipe to write a blog in my style. It is quick and easy to learn AND do. Thanks Caroline McCullough" Alina Graham (from All About Aquatics) "At the Bloghackahon in February, within 1 hour, I wrote and posted to my website 2 blogs using Writally recipes. All I started with was the title and 3 or 4 bullet points. The recipes make it so easy for the words to flow and I know my readers will enjoy the post, whether I'm telling a story or sharing tips and tricks." Richard Comer (from The Vehicle Broker) "I tend to procrastinate writing new posts. I love the blog hackathons because they enable me to get a post done in one sitting with only an hour set aside." James Rose (from Aktura Tech and startup ContentSnare) This event is proudly supported by 

SheLovesData: Introduction to Data Analytics workshop is an introduction to the logical thinking behind data analytics and business intelligence. Meet fellow women interested in data and have fun learning! The day provides an overview of data analytics infrastructure and best practices through a hands-on case study. Participants will get to build their own analytics solution based on real-world data. And you're not alone - our data analytics professionals will help you begin your journey.  The course aspires to light a spark of curiosity that could end up leading to a career with endless opportunities, where the sky is the limit. Prerequisites The event is for women only. SheLovesData aims to foster female interest within the data science field. Check out our Hackathons - they're open for everyone! This workshop covers the foundations of data analytics and is designed for beginners in the data field. There are no formal prerequisites to taking this course, but please check the agenda before registering to make sure, that it meets your requirements. No prior knowledge of analytics or programming skills is needed, we'll start with the foundations.   FAQs Is it free? Yes! What is the agenda for the workshop? You can find it here What should I bring to the workshop? You'll need only your laptop and a charger (super important). It's going to be a long day and you need that battery!  Do I need to install any software before the workshop? We'll let you know before hand. It depends on our volunteer lecturers. What if something changed and I'm not able to attend the event anymore? Please let us know if you won't be able to attend our workshop, so we can give your place to somebody else. Contact us and we'll help you. The email you need is elysee@datadriven.sg! How can I contact the organizer with any questions? If you're from Sydney send an email to elysee@datadriven.sg and for all other burning questions email them to hello@datadriven.sg.

Clean energy benefits grow and technology breaks new ground every day. Fresh business ideas have the opportunity to be at the forefront of the smart energy race to provide affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity. Who will be the Facebook, Amazon and Uber of the emerging clean energy sector? If you want the answer to be 'you' then come along to the EnergyLab TasNetworks Hackathon! Clean energy is providing consumers and businesses with increasing energy security, reliability and affordability. Clean technology prices continue to fall whilst development expands and unlocks new possibilities. As these trends converge, opportunities arise. Benefits from customers can be born from data from smart energy metres and non-traditional sources such as Facebook and Google. Untapped markets present the chance to expand businesses and create a massive impact, including in the agriculture and food sectors. This is the moment to take advantage of these opportunities and innovate to develop new business models to lead the energy revolution. The EnergyLab TasNetworks Hackathon is designed to bring people interested in smart energy innovation together to brainstorm, develop and demonstrate new business concepts. How it works Inspiration: We'll kick off with a couple quick presentations about problems you might consider solving. Team forming: You can register as a team if you want, but if you're missing a team member or registering as an individual then we'll help you find teammates.  Ideation: Once teams are formed the brainstorming begins! Come up with a bunch of ideas and pick the one you want to work on for the rest of the hackathon.   Developing: We'll leave lots of time for you to develop your ideas, build a prototype if possible, and prepare your presentation.  Presenting: Each team will present to a panel of judges, who will pick the winning teams.  Celebrating: Unwind and celebrate what you've achieved in less than 24hrs over a drink and something to eat. Key Information Where: Enterprize Hobart, Level 5, 24 Davey Street, Hobart TAS When: 5:30pm Friday 22 June to 7:30pm Saturday 23 June Who: Students, entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, hackers, professionals, and anyone else interested in energy startups. You can register as an individual or as a team. Cost: $20 for participants, including all meals, snacks and drinks. $10 if you just want to watch the pitches and attend the networking drinks afterwards.  Agenda Friday 22nd June 5:30pm: Arrive, have something to drink and eat, and start to get to know your fellow participants 6:00pm: Presentations to provide inspiration, resources and information on what the next 24 hours will entail 7:30pm: Dinner, team formation, and team registration 8:30pm: Go home and rest (or work if you really want to) Saturday 23rd June 8:00am: Doors open and breakfast served Work in your teams with help from some mentors 12:30pm: Lunch served Optional presentation practice 4:45pm: Submissions due 5:00pm: 5-minute presentation by each team followed by questions from the judges 6:00pm: Drinks to celebrate all you've achieved in 24 hours with winners announced by 7:00pm Challenges These are some challenges you may want to work on. You are also welcome to work on any other clean energy startup ideas. 1. How do we reduce household energy bills by…   … coordinating all household appliances in Tasmania to provide grid services? … leveraging existing smart metering data? … driving the cost of providing demand response down as far as possible? 2. How can we help farmers utilise spare land and create clean energy with… … incentives to utilise spare land or capital for clean energy infrastructure? … energy management to create value for farmers and utilities? … reduced energy costs for irrigation customers? 3. How do we increase the accuracy of load forecasting by… … using non-traditional data sources (e.g. Google, Facebook, Twitter)? … integrating multiple sources? … using machine learning approaches? Prizes The winning team will receive a prize package to help them get their idea off the ground. $1,000 cash prize  Three mentoring support sessions with the TasNetworks Innovation Team, and the opportunity to pitch your idea to TasNetworks  One business coaching session with Piers Grove, EnergyLab Co-Founder and Managing Director A private office at Enterprize Tasmania for the winning team to use for three months Frequently asks questions (FAQs) How many people are allowed in a team? Teams must contain 2, 3 or 4 people. Teams with 5 or more people in them must break into two or more smaller teams. Individuals can't compete but we will help you find at least one other person to form a team with (see below). I already have teammates, can I just participate with them? Yes! As long as you have at least one other person on your team (and your team doesn't have more than four people in it). I don't know anyone else attending, how will I form a team?  We have your back! We have built in a number of ways for you to meet other people in the same boat and will help you form a team with people you want to spend Saturday with. Before the event you will be invited to a Facebook Group and Friday night will start off with some casual networking over drinks. During the presentations, everyone will introduce themselves so you know who else is looking for team members. During dinner, the organiser will help match individuals together and make sure no one is left out. If you have any questions or concerns please send an email to riley@energylab.org.au. Can I still participate if I don't have an idea? You can! We'll help your team find something interesting to work on.  Do I have to spend the entire time at Enterprize Hobart? Nope, but we would encourage you to. It's a great venue and we'll provide a constant stream of food and drink. However, if you would be more comfortable elsewhere or have other commitments then you're free to come and go. Please just be back in time for the presentations on Saturday. I have another question, who can I talk to?  Send Riley an email to riley@energylab.org.au. About EnergyLab EnergyLab is Australia’s leading platform for launching new energy businesses. Our integrated approach draws on the community of clean energy entrepreneurs and offers a range of ways to engage and leverage their ideas, technologies and resources. To read more about EnergyLab head to energylab.org.au. Our Partners This event would not be possible without the generous support of our partners, TasNetworks, Enterprize Tasmania, University of Tasmania and Hackathons Australia. Volunteers needed! If you're willing and able to assist with any of the following, please email riley@energylab.org.au.  Taking photos (BYO camera) Helping on the registration desk Packing up each evening Writing a short summary of the event to be posted on the EnergyLab blog

We held WA’s first Energy Self-Sufficiency Hackathon! Participants unlocked a range of sustainable energy options in the Albany region. The winning Hackathon team ‘Pure Power’ will present their waste-to-biofuels solution to the community. Note: Spaces to this session are limited so get in quick, maximum of 2 tickets per person.

Innovate Within A Large Corporation Our workshop empowers intrapreneurs. Identify innovation opportunities, win support from decision makers and execute for results. . Innovation without the fluff. Use time-tested innovation strategies to spark business growth and create a competitive advantage. Discover Revenue Opportunities   New technologies are disrupting marketplaces while creating new angles for growth. Rather than risk getting disrupted, you have the opportunity to leapfrog over your competitors. Superior Customer Experience Within a saturated marketplace, quality products and pricing strategies are no longer enough. That is where superior customer experience becomes your competitive advantage. Drive A Culture of Innovation Attract the best talent by growing your reputation as an innovative company. Up-skilling them to thrive in the 21st century increases job satisfaction, retention and company- wide productivity. . Industries are getting disrupted, yours included. New technologies set the stage for new revenue opportunities and competitors. The fight for market share and top talent is more intense than ever. Management feels the urgency and has put you in charge. You set off looking for solutions, but it quickly gets overwhelming:   You come across “best practice” articles on corporate innovation. Unfortunately, it’s loaded with theoretical fluff that holds little practical value. You need more than just hope. You need a process for innovation.   You discover stories of successful companies who launched innovation labs. These projects looked promising at the start but failed to live up to the hype. You want to avoid this scenario at all cost. If “Innovation” is not in your job title, you are probably feeling stretched - having to run new initiatives on top of your day to day responsibilities. There are multiple decisions to make such as “Should I start with a hackathon, workshop or accelerator?” and “How do I best gain buy-in from key stakeholders, especially those who are resisting change?” You might even look to external consultants for help. However, you aren’t exactly sure if they can deliver. This is critical given that your company’s budget and your career reputation is on the line.. This has led us to launch our flagship course “The Innovation Manager Crash Course.” We designed it to help corporate innovators (like yourself) cut their learning curve. In this course, you will discover how to: Pick the right innovation programs that deliver quick wins for your organisation. Instead of relying on guesswork. Overcome initial skepticism from key decision makers. You will learn how to create a compelling case for innovation. Execute on idea contests, hackathons, and prototyping sessions. Essential if you aim to hit the ground running. Use the right metrics to measure the success of your programs. This attracts career recognition and further support from management. Meet Your Head Instructor - Steve Glaveski  Steve Glaveski is the CEO and Co-Founder of Collective Campus which he established to help companies and their employees to create more meaningful impact in the world in an age of rapid change and increasing uncertainty. . Breakdown of what we will cover:  INTRODUCTION What's Driving Disruption Three Types of Innovation PROBLEM AND SOLUTION Barriers to Innovation How to overcome barriers How to run an Innovation Assessment Aligning Processes, Values, Systems and Resources with the type of Innovation Creating and Maintaining an Innovation Team MINDSETS AND METHODOLOGIES How to drive Cultural Change The Lean Startup Prototyping Design Thinking Agile TOOLS Brainstorming and Ideation Techniques How to run an effective Idea Contest How to run a Hackathon How to set up an Innovation Outpost or Incubator Getting Buy-In for Innovation Startup Acquisitions and Integrations Acquire, Invest, Partner, Incubate or Invent? Innovation Metrics v Accounting Metrics The Marketing and Customer Conversion Funnel . What People Say:    Details: Time: 22th June 2018 Location: Collective Campus Bring: Laptop, An Open Mind   Bonuses: Hardcopy of The Innovation Manager's Handbook Vol 1 Hardcopy of The Innovation Manager's Handbook Vol 2 Networking Opportunities with Other Innovation Managers If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out info@collectivecamp.us. Investment: AUD$1,375 (inclusive of GST). Early Bird Special. Enroll by 8th June and pay AUD$1,072.50 (inclusive of GST).  After completing the payment, you will receive an email with the receipt and information on how to best prepare for the workshop.

General Information The Supply Chain and Logistics Association (SCLAA) in partnership with RMIT University’s School of Business IT & Logistics and Pitchblak are proud to present “To Be Disrupted” Have you heard of a Hackathon? Well, get ready for the non-coding equivalent – The Ideathon. We are looking for students and professionals of all types and backgrounds! The only prerequisite is a hunger to challenge the status quo…Get ready to disrupt! Problem Statements The event will challenge teams to develop and present solutions to the following two problem statements: Innovation Challenge A – Waste and Reverse Logistics: Every year Australia sends 500,000 tonnes of recycling waste to China! With China’s recent ban on mixed recycling imports, Australia is presented an immediate issue to be dealt with nationally, and at the same time, presents a huge opportunity to dramatically develop the way Victoria manages the disposal and reverse logistics supply chain. Innovation Challenge B – Last Mile Delivery: Consumers have never been more demanding on businesses. They want everything cheaper, faster and personalised. This puts incredible strain on a supply chain, in particular, the logistics of the delivery. Innovating the “last mile” is the key to unlocking value in this area. It’s never been more important for businesses to find innovative solutions to this part of supply chain. Teams will work together under the guidance of expert facilitators to see which ideas are most disruptive, feasible and viable! Provided with thought-provoking problem statements, dynamic teams will collaborate to innovate futuristic solutions that can be implemented within a 5 to 10-year horizon! Teams will pitch their solutions at the end of the day to the rest of the Ideathon cohort and our esteemed panel of judges and industry experts. Prizes will be awarded for the most innovative solutions as scored by our judging panel! How to enter To enter is easy – simply register and pay for your ticket [$10 if you're a student, $20 if you're a professional] and show up on the day! We will be facilitating team formation on the day, ensuring all teams are equal. The cutoff for entry is midnight, 15th June. This ticket covers the Ideathon day workshop and evening program: pitches, awards, dinner and networking. Remember there is no criteria to enter – the only thing we ask is a commitment from you to challenge the status quo! Event Schedule 830-900 Door open + registration 900-1730 “Ideathon” workshop time 1730-2100 Evening program: pitching, awards, networking If you can't make the full day, be sure to register for the evening program and tell your friends! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ideathon-pitch-night-tickets-46398520223 FAQs What is an Ideathon? An Ideathon is a short, intensive, workshop experience for participants to work together and address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Participants work in teams and use a hybrid of design thinking and innovative learning practices to ideate and collaborate on possible solutions. You’re welcome if you are a student, industry professional, developer, or anyone who likes to challenge the status quo… Get ready to disrupt! When and where is the IdeathonRegistration for The Ideathon starts at 830am on June 22nd at PwC Headquarters in Melbourne. Address: Level 19/2 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006 Do I need to have a team to register? No, teams will be created on the day and individuals are encouraged to register. If you have a team that you’d like to work with on the day, make it clear in your registration and we’ll do our best to accommodate! How will the day work? You will be provided with additional context to Innovation Challenges A & B at the start of the day. You will then complete a team formation activity and be guided by mentors through a design thinking framework, to develop your team's solution to either problem area! You will have an opportunity to present your solutions to the rest of the Ideathon cohort and judging panel at the end of the day! Will there be prizes for the winning team!? Absolutely! We don’t want to give too much away but there will be a cash prize involved and an exciting opportunity to progress the winning ideas further! Will I need to bring lunch? Don’t worry about food and drink – we’ve got you covered! Just bring your brain and get ready to have a good time! What equipment should I bring? We recommend you bring your own laptops, chargers, devices – anything you need to work! We will provide basic stationary items and access to whiteboards and butcher paper. #Business #Class #Entrepreneurship #Workshop #Innovation

If you have ever wondered about how those apps on your phone are made, then this is the workshop for you. In this workshop, you will create, build and debug your very first iOS app in a programming language called Swift. Some of the topics you will learn include: Creating a user interface Running your app on your phone or mac Debugging User interactions such as swiping, scrolling and tapping We will run you through the basics of programming so don’t worry if you have never coded before. DETAILS When: Saturday, June 16 2018, 10am - 2pm (registration opens at 9:45am)Where: One Roof, 77/79 City Rd, Southbank, VIC 3006Participants: Women, aged 16+Prerequisites: No prior experience of coding required but basic knowledge in programming concepts like control flows, logic operators and data types will come in handyCatering: Light snacks and water will be provided MATERIALS You'll need to: bring a Mac laptop with administrator access to install software have installed the latest update of Xcode from the App Store (this can take up to 4 hours to download) have an Apple ID have an iPhone/iPad (optional) with lightning cable have a Github account (optional) MEET OUR FACILITATORS Lauren Grimes Lead Facilitator In her last year at university and feeling undecided about what to do after graduation, Lauren chose one last elective: iOS Development. 5 years later and she is still working as an Android and iOS developer in Melbourne’s innovative tech community. She has worked on many diverse applications including those that utilise Machine Learning and Augmented Reality, which allow people to improve their everyday lives. Nathalia Tan Assistant Facilitator Nathalia is a junior front end developer for Deloitte Digital. She completed a double degree in Science (Honours) and Computer Science, compounding her love of all things science and tech. Not a stranger to danger (or hackathons), she’s hacked a number of award-winning prototypes together in the name of health science, female representation, autism awareness, and more to come. Her passions are helping people, solving interesting problems, and using technology on the daily. We strive to make our events and workshops as accessible as possible to our audience and with the support of our generous sponsors and partners we are able to offer our events and workshops at a significantly-low fee. Code Like a Girl is supported by: FAQs Are men allowed to attend?Our workshops are tailored towards women only or those identifying as female.