Hacking The System: Hackathon

OVERVIEW

As technology expands and develops we realize that we can use technology to solve very large problems. In the past few years we have seen huge spikes in issues facing underserved communities. Hence, we have decided to bring together Idea machines, techies, entrepreneurs, and students from all backgrounds to develop easy to use but effective solutions that can help bring forth change.

PROBLEMS

1. How can we leverage current technology in order to close the diversity gap in tech?

2. How can we use tech to address the negative effects of gentrification?

3. How can we counter police brutality and improve police surveillance using tech?

4. How can we use tech to teach financial awareness in underprivileged communities?

AGENDA

Friday, Feb 12th 6pm-9pm

5:45pm-6:15pm Check in/ Registration

6:15pm-6:30pm Welcome

6:30pm-7pm Key Note Speaker

7pm-7:20pm Explanation of problems

7:20pm-7:40pm Create Teams

7:40pm-8:25pm Delegate with team members

8:30pm Submit team name, team members and Problem team will try to solve

8:30pm-9pm Closing for day 1 and Networking

Saturday, Feb 13th 9am-9pm

9am-9:30am Breakfast and Check in

9:30am - 9:45am Welcome and Introduction to day 2

9:45-10:15am Workshop 1:

Research Like a boss, How to find information directly related to the problem you are trying to solve.

10:15am-12pm Hack Away!

12pm-12:30pm Workshop 2:

Ideate don't hate, Learn how to get all your ideas out then pick the right one to pursue

1pm Lunch

2pm-230pm Workshop 3:

Slides on Deck, Learn how to create a quick and simple mock up to present

4pm-4:30pm Workshop 4:

Pitch Perfect, Learn how to effectively format your pitch so that you get to make a huge impact

6pm Dinner

7:15pm Presentation Submissions due

7:30pm Pitches Begin

8:45pm Winners announced

Prizes

1st Place

Most Innovative/Creative 

Most Likely to exist

Best Use of Tech

Sponsors

TBD

Partners

TBD

Contact

Email georgie@Illicitmind.com if you have any questions or concerns