List of hackathons in United States in 2015

Mobile app and IoT techies and Government techie professionals in and around the Washington DC Beltway! Have an idea for a mobile app or an Internet of Things (IoT) app for your government entity? Join AT&T's Developer Program for the AT&T Mobile App Hackathon - Government Solutions (DC). Hang out with like-minded techies as you hack and build an awesome mobile and/or IoT app, and compete for a $20,000 cash prize pool across the following categories: Best Government Solutions App Overall Best Public Safety App Best Fleet Management App Best Supply Chain Management App Best Use of AT&T M2X Best Use of IBM Bluemix Best Use of mBed hardware Advice on participation is available on the experthackathon tips page!

$3000 in cash prizes + unlimited food and drinks + expert mentors = Your next amazing project for your portfolio! **Due to the high volume of applicants, we will continually be monitoring and removing disqualified applicants. If there are currently no spots open, please check again later.*** The EdTech Design-A-Thon is a hack-a-thon for designers with clear creative visions and an understanding of online course platforms. Are you able to easily connect to the user experience? Send your portfolio now and be among the top 15 selected to join!   Participants can work alone or form teams. Prizes in the amounts of $1500, $1000, and $500 will be awarded to the top 3 designs.   Unlimited meals and drinks will be provided, and mentors will be at the event to help bring your ideas to life. Selected participants will present their final designs to a panel of judges from GSV, UX Design World, and BeNative.   Applicants must fill out the application AND share a portfolio (website or PDF files) to melissa@smatoos.com bu Thursday, September 24. Selected participants will be notified after review. Failure to send your portfolio will result in being removed from the list, sorry. :( Presentation Participants must give a 3-5 minute presentation on stage to showcase their design. Having excellent speaking skills and a professionally-made slideshow will be extremely important in awarding the winning designs. Please note that all presentations will be filmed and recorded for use on BeNative's educational platform.   Saturday Schedule 10:00 AM | Check-in & Registration 10:30 AM | Welcome & Present Design Prompt and Q&A 11:00 AM | Brainstorming + Ideation + Start working!   6:00 PM| SUBMIT WORK!   6:10 PM| Pitch + Q&A   8:00 PM| Winner Announced + Prize Presented! Social & Networking event to follow   FAQs Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? You must be 21 or over and have a valid photo ID for verification purposes. What else should I bring? You must bring your own laptop and any other equipment necessary.   Do I need to have experience or any other skills? You should have either a background or experience in design. It's a plus if you have experience or passion in education and languages. As mentioned previously, all participants must send examples of their portfolio to melissa@smatoos.com. Anyone who registers without sending the necessary information will not be invited to attend.   Are there any other requirements? You need to be a fluent English speaker. We will give higher priority to native English speakers, as one of the purposes of this event is to record presentations from native English speakers. A phone call interview may be necessary to determine acceptance to the event. Can I bring guests with me? Unfortunately, no. As we have limited space, only participants will be allowed entrance.  Is there parking available? Yes, we have free parking available at the event. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please direct all questions to melissa@smatoos.com. About BeNative BeNative™ helps American and European businesses connect to the powerful and growing markets of Asia. We provide product localization, market research, promotional materials (video and social media), legal representation, as well as fundraising opportunities through our vast network of Asian-based VCs. Video materials are featured on BeNative Pro, an e-learning service that teaches business English and Chinese from the interviews and interactions of real businesspeople, making it a 100% natural and authentic language-learning experience. Business executives are filmed regularly, growing a massive database of phrases and vocabulary. This set of big data is then analyzed and curated using unique text mining techniques to find the most commonly used phrases spoken in business.  Interviews of note include Dr. Clayton Christensen of Harvard Business School and Bob Lutz of GM as well as other execs from IBM, PayPal, Box, 3M, Kimberley-Clark, and more. Customers include employees from over 2000 companies and more than 2 million followers on social media platforms. BeNative operates offices in China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the USA.

The Hacking Arts Conference is designed to inspire innovation in the creative arts by bringing together creatives, technologists, entrepreneurs and engineers. The Conference lineup features eight world class panels on the following disciplines: Design, Fashion, Film/Video, Gaming, Music, Performing Arts, Virtual Reality, and Visual Arts. Panel topics are listed below, and more details on our panelists can be found on our website. In addition, learn more about the companies and researchers presenting in our Tech Expo, an interactive playground of innovative technologies and projects. Throughout the day we will be showcasing artists, with a special performance by the Brooklyn Ballet wearing their tech-enabled tutus created by NYC Resistor. Finally, we close out the Conference with a keynote by DJ Young Guru, who the Wall Street Journal called "the most famous and successful engineer in the history of Hip Hop." Come see him for yourself! Ticketing for the conference includes admission to eight industry panels and a technology exhibition showcasing cutting edge technologists and entrepreneurs working in the creative arts. Breakfast, lunch, and coffee are also included. Ticketing for our hackathon is completely separate and admission is granted on an application-only basis; apply via our website UPDATE: the hackathon is sold out! ---------------------- About Hacking Arts  MIT's annual Hacking Arts festival is greater Boston's only conference and hackathon exploring the intersection of art, science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Hacking Arts is designed to inspire innovation through technology in the creative industries: design, fashion, film/video, gaming, music, performing arts, virtual reality, and visual arts.  Learn more at hackingarts.com ---------------------- Panel Topics Panels focus on Design, Fashion, Film/Video, Gaming, Music, Performing Arts, Virtual Reality, and Visual Arts.   Desirability by Design Exploring tensions that emerge in the design environment -- from the design brief to research to implementation to evaluation of success -- this panel will question, how do we make decisions that lead to truly desirable designs and real impact?   Founders Chat: Fueling New Business Ideas in Fashion Explore how entrepreneurs have been able to scale their business ideas and make a mark in the Fashion industry today.   Interactive Cinema How can interactive storytelling offer a new cinematic experience?   Entrepreneurship in Video Games In video gaming, the barriers to entry are breaking down for starting entrepreneurial ventures and independent gaming studios; come get a taste of the increasingly democratized future of the industry.   New Tech: Threat or Boon to the Music Industry? Panelists discuss the dramatic evolution of the music industry since the dawn of the digital revolution. With the recent emergence of streaming services and other new technologies, is the future of the music business under threat, or is it brighter than ever? And whose future is it?   Choreographing the Future How emerging technology is changing the language of dance - from motion capture to AI and beyond   Virtual Reality's Creative Landscape Panel exploring contemporary Virtual Reality and creative possibilities in VR; discussing VR from different angles, such as video games, film, and spatial art.   Innovation in the Visual Arts How start-ups, artists, and cultural institutions are exploring innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship — and democratizing art through technology     FAQs   Does my Conference ticket include admission to the Hackathon? No. Hackathon ticketing is application-based and invite-only. If you are invited to participate in the hackathon, the cost is $0. So feel free to purchase your Conference ticket and apply to the hackathon in order to experience the full Hacking Arts festival!    Where can I see a copy of the program or schedule of the events? A full schedule of the Conference events is available here. Breakfast, Lunch, and Coffee are provided during the course of the conference. We run 4 sessions of 2 panels (8 total) as well as a Tech Expo in the afternoon. Throughout the day, there will also be short performances and interactive experiences for Conference guests.    Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? You will need to bring a student ID to confirm your eligibility for any student ticket purchases.   What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Parking options are listed on our event website, here. Our venue, the MIT Media Lab, is just a few blocks from the Kendall/MIT T stop.    Is my registration/ticket transferrable? No. 

This is a call to all talented and civic-minded coders—as well as designers, project managers, and other concerned citizens! We are offering a $500 CASH AWARD for the best team prototype/idea that answers this question: How can a city (especially a small one like Kenmore) harness and share open data to attract businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers, and the creative talent pool? We will have an open data portal, along with as many relevant datasets as we can think of, set up and ready for you to play with during this 8-hour event. In addition, you can expect the following out of this hackathon event: Free breakfast and lunch, as well as snacks throughout the day Coffee (of course) Good feelings and collaboration! Networking time (pun intended): those with established careers in the software development field will be invited to attend the lunch portion and mentor teams for an hour after Discounted drinks and food at Kenmore's local 192 Brewing following the event (on-tap beers for $1.92 and 25% off food items!) ABOUT KENMORE Have you heard of us? We’re a small but growing city known for seaplanes, herons, a biking trail, and the north shore of Lake Washington—and we want to use big and open data to tell our story and attract growth! TICKET TYPES General: All-day ticket for those who want to compete or enjoy the whole day's activities Mentorship: Ticket for those with experience as professionals in the software development field who want to attend for a couple hours at lunch and provide mentoring to teams EVENT SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 8:30 a.m. Doors open, check-in, breakfast served 9:00-9:30 a.m Kickoff & Orientation (continued breakfast) 9:30-10:00 a.m. Team formation 10:00 a.m.  Hacking begins 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch is served 1:30 p.m. Team registration closes 4:15 - 4:35  Prototype demo 4:35 - 4:50 Panel convenes to make decision 4:50 - 5:00 Award presentation    INFO PACKET Available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPov3Wk8_YUd23CMyCI2UdBDiTEQZXGWrIjeryyihhw/edit?usp=sharing  

The Integrate 2015 Hackathon invites developers to build as many integration-centric and API-centric apps within one weekend as possible. Participants are free to build any type of web or mobile app as long as they start design / development Saturday at 9:00 AM! There will be $50,000+ in prizes and we expect hundreds of designers, developers, and entrepreneurs to attend. The Integrate 2015 Hackathon is the kick-off to the Integrate 2015 Conference!   We also ask all participants to be in compliance with the Hack Code of Conduct Terms.   By registering for Integrate 2015 and its conference tracks, you agree that Integrate 2015 top-level partners can send you non-subscription one-time announcements relevant to your event participation including invitations to relevant partner events or featured speakers. Please complete this form if you want to remove yourself from all partner announcements / promotions. All Integrate Partners contractually agree with Integrate that they will not subscribe you to any email list.   Subscription: By registering for this event, you are opting into DevNetwork email updates. These updates will notify you about Integrate 2015 news as well as announcements about DevNetwork events. You can opt out of this email newsletter at any time.

The Level Playing Field Institute(LPFI) is hosting a hackathon in Atlanta! Named "Level the Coding Field", the purpose of this hackathon is to expose minority groups to computer science and to promote production rather than just consumption of technology within these groups. Special guest speakers at the hackathon will include David Johns, Executive Director of the White House Initiative on African American Educational Excellence, and Jewel Burks, CEO/Founder PartPic. What is a hackathon? If you've ever wanted to build an app or game for your phone, that's what "hackathons" are for. A hackathon is a gathering of people who get together over a weekend to utilize technology to create solutions for problems they see in the world. When will the hackathon take place? The hackathon will be on Saturday, 8:30am - 5pm and Sunday, 8:30am - 5pm. Students must commit for the whole weekend. Who will be there and what can I expect? Students from under-represented groups in computer science in 8th, 9th, and 10th grades A hacking team! You will be placed on a team based on age, technology interest and skill level Learning how to produce your very own mobile apps over the weekend What will the event be like?  Level The Coding Field is designed to create safe space while expanding what you think you're capable of. Students will work in teams and will be assigned mentors. On Saturday, you will learn some mobile application development basics, generate solutions to solve real problems in your communities, and start designing a mobile app.   On Sunday, you will continue building the app while finalizing a presentation for judging. Do I need to be a whiz at coding and computers? No, not at all! You just need to have an interest in technology and computers and be willing to learn to build games and web apps. What should I bring with me? You bring your brain, enthusiasum and a willingness to hack! We provide you with food, laptops, power and guidance. Are there prizes? Prizes are awarded to winning teams, including a $500 grand prize! I'm ready!  How do I apply? Complete the questions on the Eventbrite page and submit your application.  Students and parents will be notified with next steps once their application has been accepted. I'm an adult and interested in volunteering - how? Parents and other adults (technical and non-technical) are welcome to come and help volunteer. Please sign up via Eventbrite. For mentor volunteers, there is a mandatory training on Wednesday, September 23 or Thursday, September 24 from 6-9pm. Where will the mentor training take place? Address:  General Assembly 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE 2nd Floor  Atlanta GA 30308 Free parking is available in the parking lot and deck. Questions? Email us at hackathon@lpfi.org. For more details and FAQs, visit www.lpfi.org/hackathon.

Want to use technology to change health care? Then you don’t want to miss HackDC 2015! In this 36-hour hackathon held at the beautiful NOVA Annandale college campus, several hundred university students will focus their creativity and design/coding skills on building mobile apps for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with a bit of help from clinicians, veterans, and veterans’ families and friends. There will be free food, prizes, API workshops, and fun activities. Make new friends, meet technology companies, sponsors, and federal healthcare leaders, and create an awesome mobile app. Please sign up soon, as space is limited. Register by completing the HackDC 2015 signup form. Travel costs may be partially reimbursed (with receipts) on an individual basis, depending on the ultimate number of participants. Meals, showers, and other amenities will be provided free of charge. For more information, please go to www.hackdc.com.

Music Education Hackathon Talks -- Friday, September 25th, 2015 - 8 PM Hackthon -- Saturday, September 26th, 2015 - Noon to 10 PM, Hack Demos at 8 PM Spotify NYC, 45 W 18th St, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10011 RSVP at http://monthlymusichackathonnyc.eventbrite.com Stay tuned to our blog, twitter, or facebook for more announcements! Join the announcements mailing list http://monthlymusichackathon.org @musichackathon https://www.facebook.com/musichackathon Get a head start by discussing your project or ideas on our discussion mailing list

Seattle-based techie developers, UI/UX designers, civil engineers, built environment professionals, students, and anyone else in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction field! You're invited to join your peers to participate in AEC Hackathon 2.5 Seattle! You'll be challenged to use cutting-edge technologies to create innovative approaches to designing, building, and maintaining the built environment. Advice on participation in the AEC Hackathon can be found here!

MediaThon Mixer, Sept 25, 6:30-8PM, Civic Hall! Come talk, drink, have some snacks and share your passions around media of all types. Meet and join our community of media makers. The MediaThon is a hack-a-thon for media makers of all types. Whether you write words or code, shoot video, design pages, act, make Tumblogs, or just want to figure out how to execute your idea. For a day or a weekend, we get together to create, collaborate, and compete, making media around a specific theme. Our mission is to bring people together to break down barriers, invent new forms of media, and to have fun doing it. We'll be highlighting The MediaThon: Future Fashion, which will take place Oct. 3, 2015 at FIT. We'll compete to create media about fashion - what it is, where it's going, and how our lives will evolve as we express ourselves through what we wear (or maybe implant?).  See MediaThon.org to learn more, see past projects (Politics, Food, Travel, News) and to register or join our list for updates on upcoming events and resources.