2017 National Urban League Hackathon for Social Justice Presented by Comcast

Hackathon for Social Justice Bridging the gap between social issues and technology to solve real world challenges Join entrepreneurs, software developers, designers, students, civic leaders and citizens at the National Urban League Hackathon for Social Justice presented by Comcast in partnership with Yes We Code and Ferguson 1000.  This FREE 2-day event will give you an opportunity to use technology to create a solution to a social issue, specifically in line with this year's Conference theme, Save Our Cities: Education, Jobs, and Justice. WHO Innovators, developers, designers, civic leaders, students and creative thinkers of all skill levels are all invited to be among the first to create solutions to Save Our Cities and compete for $5,000 in cash and prizes!  No coding experience necessary.  Mentors will be on hand to guide you as you build your app and support your team. WHAT Hackathon participants will have the opportunity to work on innovative and impactful technology-based solutions to address some of the nation's biggest problems in the areas of public safety, voting, education, jobs, housing and health.   WHERE                                                                                                                                    America's Center                                                                                            701 Convention Plaza                                                                                                                     St. Louis, MO 63101                       COST There is no fee required to participate in this event.                                                                                     WHEN The event begins Thursday, July 27th and ends on Friday, July 28th  See event schedule below.   HACKATHON SCHEDULE  Thursday, July 27th | 8:00am-5:00pm (reception from 5:00pm-7:00pm) 8:00am             Hackathon Check-in & Breakfast Mixer 9:45am             Welcome Remarks 10:00am           Hacking Begins 1:00pm             Lunch Break 1:30pm              Hacking Continues 3:30pm-3:45pm Break 5:00pm              Hacking Ends 5:00pm-7:00pm  Professional Thursday  Connect with hackathon team members while networking with top minds and influencers in the field of technology at Professional Thursday.  The event will also feature a panel discussion spotlighting trailblazing women in tech.  Attendance is optional. Friday, July 28th | 8:00am-3:00pm 8:00am             Hacking Continues 11:00am            Presentation Prep 2:30pm             Start Demos 3:30pm             Judges Deliberate/Prizes Awarded & Closing Remarks 4:0pm             Event Ends (Schedule is subject to change) HACKATHON RULES & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  Hackathon contestants compete in teams. Contestants can recruit people to join a team.  Each team must include at least one (1) but not more than four (4) contestants.  It is recommended that one (1) contestant on each team be a developer.  If you are an individual who would like to register for the hackathon, you must register as a team in order to participate.  Mentors will be on-site to provide support.  All ages 13+ and skill levels are welcomed! For complete rules and more detailed information about the event, please visit http://conference.iamempowered.com/.