CHIMEHACK 3

Join us as we identify ways to advance solutions for reporting and eliminating violence against women at ChimeHack 3, a two-day hackathon that will bring together hackers along with issue experts and non-profit leaders to create tech-driven solutions focused on gender equality.

At ChimeHack 3, we will identify ways for disruptive technology to advance solutions for reporting and eliminating violence against women.

Building on the legacy of the first CHIMEHACK in 2013 and CHIMEHACK 2 in 2015, CHIME FOR CHANGE, Global Citizen, and Facebook are hosting CHIMEHACK 3, with support from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. The two-day hackathon at Facebook’s headquarters will bring together hackers along with issue experts and non-profit leaders to create tech-driven solutions focused on gender equality.

Winners will receive cash and in-kind prizes from our sponsors - Gucci, Facebook, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Chegg, Hearst and Enjoy. 

So, are you passionate about developing innovative solutions for reporting and eliminating violence against women through social for social good? If you are, submit your application now for ChimeHack 3 via https://cchub.typeform.com/to/TzF52J

Schedule

Note: schedule subject to change. 

Day One

11:00am – Participants check-in

12:00pm – Kick-off event with opening speakers

12:30pm – Panel of issue experts

1:45pm – Hackers find teams and begin hacking

Hackers hack through the night!

Note: Issue experts and mentors will be available all day to answer questions and provide guidance

Day Two 

9:00am – Ongoing solution development, team collaboration and hacking

2:00pm – Hacking concludes and Judging begins  

4:00pm – Judging deliberation and happy hour

5:00pm – Awards ceremony and closing speeches

6:00pm – Hackathon ends

FAQs 

Who should attend the event?

Engineers, designers, product managers and marketing experts of all levels are invited to apply (we want more female participants). 

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Unfortunately, travel/ acommodations for participants is not provided. 

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Hackers must present their ticket from the CHIMEHACK team to gain entrance to the event. Due to overwhelming response, this event is not open to the public and is via application only.  You will not be permitted to enter this event unless you have a ticket. 

How many people can be on teams?

Teams can be a maximum of 5 team members. Teams must be present to pitch to our judges.

Do I need to bring my own laptop?

Participants must provide their own laptops, and mobile/tablet devices for use during the event.