Come to our Technology Hackathon in Ireland!
Come flex those entrepreneurship muscles!
NO technical skills required! Open to marketers, technologists, strategists, creatives, humanists and students.
All genders and abilities welcome.
Go from an idea to a working proof of concept within a weekend!
LEARN MORE HERE: https://dublin.girlsintech.org/hackathon/
WINNING PRIZES:
- €4,000 EURO in Cash Prizes up for grabs!*
- Two Complimentary shared desk spaces at The Digital Hub
FOUR CASH PRIZES:
- €2,000 - The Top Hack
- £750 - Most Technically Impressive
- £750 - Best Community Impact
- €500 - Fairest of them All
*The total winning amounts will be equally distributed amongst the winning team members
WHAT REGISTRATION COVERS
- Food, drinks & snacks all 2.5 days #nom
- Mentors! And Seminars to help you get there!
- Speakers to inspire you!
- SWAG! #freebies!
- Most importantly, you'll get the invaluable experience of working with innovative entrepreneurs in the community and come out of the event with a BUSINESS PLAN!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Anyone ages 18+
- Entrepreneurs, current & aspiring
- People with an interest in community involvement or sustainability
- All genders welcome
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
- Hands-on experience developing your entrepreneurial skill set
- Network & build relationships with like-minded people in the local start-up community
- Participate in group pitches in front of local business leaders
SAMPLE PROBLEMS YOU'LL BE WORKING ON:
- How can we better manage our data?
- How do can we use technology to increase funding?
- How do can we use technology to better manage our supply networks?
- How do can we use technology to show donors the value of our work?
AGENDA:
- Friday May 24 6-10pm Kick off launch!
- Saturday May 25 9-5:30pm Hack
- Sunday May 26 9-5:30pm Hack & Pitch
LEARN MORE HERE: https://dublin.girlsintech.org/hackathon/
SOME OF THE SPEAKERS:
- Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD
- Caroline Keeling, CEO Keelings
- Brenda Romero, co-Founder, Romero Games
- Linda Doyle, Head of Research, Trinity University
THE JUDGES:
1. Edel Coen, Associate, Draper Esprit VC
2. Ruth Fletcher, CFO, CurrencyFair
3. Aimee Williams, Vice President, IDA
4. Paula Tibre, General Manager Romania, Paddy Power Betfair
SEE MORE SPEAKERS HERE: https://dublin.girlsintech.org/hackathon/
FAQ:
The Girls in Tech Hacking for Humanity is a hack for good. We work with local NGOs/Charities so that attendees can solve pressing and relevant business challenges that will make a difference in their community.
Who will be there? Developers, designers, business backgrounds (HR, Marketing, Sales, Consulting, etc), scientists, students, product developers, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, educators and the likes.
Do you need any technical skills? NO. Hackathons are a chance for everyone with any background to contribute. You don't need any technical skills to contribute. Come see for yourself.
What will you get? You will meet really cool like minded people that you'll get to work with for a weekend. You will get exposed to what it's like to take an idea and create a concept ready for market. You will learn new skills. The most innovative ideas will have the chance to pitch your ideas to judges. You will get to win top notch prizes.
Will there be help? Yes, Mentors will be present to guide the attendees all through out. There will be seminars on topics that will help you including how to pitch, business model, and design thinking. And there will be panels by amazing speakers on topics that will help you form your project.
Can men attend? Yes, we are inclusive and open to everyone. We promote gender equality and bridging the gap in the technology and startup spaces.
Can companies send delegations? Yes! have them register with their company emails
Who forms the teams? The Girls in Tech Dublin team will form the teams to ensure it's multidisciplinary. If delegations or friends want to stick together, let us know by contacting us directly dublin@girlsintech.org and we will try without any promises. Typically most people tend to want to separate because you will be interested in solving different challenges and you will still see your friends the whole time. The purpose of a hackathon is to meet and collaborate with new people as well. You will learn more from people you don't know yet. That's the fun of it.
What do I bring? Bring your laptop!
LEARN MORE HERE: https://dublin.girlsintech.org/hackathon/
Come and be part of history in the making in a bespoke and inclusive forum!
Best,
Girls in Tech team @gitdublin #GITDHack