List of hackathons in Canada in 2016

Do you want to one day go back to Pakistan after studying or working abroad and make a difference in a sustainable way? Or maybe you are passionate about using technology and business to address problems in developing countries? PakathonTO is organizing its annual 'hackathon', a workshop where you will learn how to work in teams to create a solution for a social issue in Pakistan.  Perhaps you’d like to create an alternative syllabus taught at schools, or an app that allows easy transfer of money or create a mockup of better farming techniques in Pakistan.

Volta Labs and Atlantic Lottery are teaming up to put on the first ever Atlantic Lottery Hackathon.001: Probability and Randomness! The anything goes 4 day hackathon will have mini prizes throughout the week and a Hacker’s Choice award in addition to the prizes listed below, and bonus points will be awarded for sticking to the theme of probability and randomness. This hackathon differs from others in that competitors can compete solo, join a team, or join multiple teams, there's is no limit on your team involvement!

Do you have expertise in digital design, programming, data architecture, marketing, communications, etc.? Come and participate in the second edition of the Hackathon of Culture Days. Collaborate as a team to build a prototype mobile application, website, video game or digital product that serves a purpose: To make culture accessible to all!

Do you have basic knowledge in design, programming, data architecture, marketing, or communications, etc.? Interested in making culture accessible to everyone? Come participate at the 3-day Hackathon @ Cultural Days! Collaborate to build a prototype mobile application, website, video game or digital product that helps make culture accessible to all! You will have access to more than 700 datasets available on Quebec, its towns and cities and cultural establishments. You will also have access to Social Media (Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google, etc.), OpenStreet, Google Maps, various APIs, etc.

Developers and designers! Come participate in Accessithon 2016 — The Accessibility Hackathon. Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and the Open Sky Incubator invite you to collaborate to create human–computer interaction solutions that enhance and improve the quality of life for people. Your project may be mobile, Web, desktop, or hardware applications.

Ready for the biggest Open Innovation Challenge 2016? The Coopérathon is a new type of hackathon, lasting 6 weeks to allow participants to focus on quality solutions. Participants may choose from two tracks: Fintech or Health Large Fintech themes addressed in 2016 are: »Payments Management »Instant gift »Inclusive Financial Services The major themes addressed Health in 2016 are: »Health and Wellness at Work »Seniors' Mental Health »Optimize care and life trajectory of chronically ill patients »Art - therapy »Adherence and therapeutic adherence »Improve health access for all

IT security professionals! Sign up for the B-Sides St. John's event! Share your security expertise with others in the community in search of the “next big thing” in information security. B-Sides are free, community organized events put on by local individuals with the expressed goal of enabling a platform for information dissemination.

Tech communities in the 21st century are not just for large cities and economic hubs, or so the patrons of HackerNest believe! The residents of Mississauga and visitors alike are welcomed to participate in HackerNest's tech social, where hackers will convene for free drinks and conversation on all things tech and business!

Want to meet the Toronto Tech Community? Come attend the HackerNest Tech Social. It's a fun, relaxed way to connect with your local tech community. Atmosphere: chill, friendly, unpretentious, agenda-free, and brimming with UltraSmart people.

A hackathon for all the film makers out there, join a group or create your own and create a documentary in just two days! Work with a group to utilize the provided cameras, lenses, and software to create a 3-5 documentary about your own topic.