2015 LeadingAge HackFest (Hackathon)

We're looking for a good mix of talented people from a variety of backgrounds -- both students and nonstudents -- to be part of our 3rd annual HackFest, where you will use technology to solve challenges facing older adults. $11,000 in Prizes (Grand Prize: $5,000, 2 Runner’s Up: $2,000; People’s Choice: $1,000) This year, we'll be at the University of Massachusetts Boston from Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2015 (please note the event venue will be closed from midnight-6am each night/morning, however, you may continue hacking elsewhere during that time). For those that can stick around until Monday, we're providing all teams a space to present their completed tool to over 8,000 attendees of the LeadingAge Annual Meeting EXPO on Nov. 2, 2015. Instructions  Please apply as an individual. Our coordinators will develop teams of 4 to 6 participants. Remember, not everyone who applies will be accepted. AND, you must be 18 years of age to participate. The application period closes on Oct. 7, 2015, at 11:30 p.m. We'll give you a thumbs up or a thumbs down about your application sometime in September. If you are accepted, you will be asked to confirm your participation and supply a $35 refundable deposit to hold your spot. Your deposit is 100% refundable, which means we'll give it back to you once you actually show up in Boston and participate in our 2015 HackFest. If you don't show up, we will probably spend it. On baked beans. Boston baked beans. And maybe a Sam Adams. Aaaaand, as always, please read the HackFest official rules and legal disclosures. If you have any questions, shoot an email over to: leadingagehackfest@gmail.com