Hack(RI): TechHire CodeSprint + Hackathon

Code and tech enthusiasts unite at Hack(RI) for a weekend of challenges, food, fun and cash prizes!  

What is Hack(RI)?

Hack(RI) is a live event that brings together 2 competitions, 1) for experienced coders who will compete in rigorous online coding challenges through the national TechHire/HackerRank CodeSprint and 2) for up-and-coming techies to work with a team to create something awesome for their portfolios through HackRI's hackathon.

In addition to cash prizes, Hack(RI) participants have the opportunity to hear from and connect with cutting-edge RI employers, and peers, as well as other fans committed to helping grow the tech community.  TechHire employers will also be invited to meet, interview, and review projects of winners from both competitions.  

 

More on the TechHire CodeSprint -  48hr Competition: 

The national TechHire CodeSprint hosted online by HackerRank and TechHire is an individual sprint to solve coding challenges. Starting on Saturday July 23rd and ending 48 hours later, techies from around the country will compete in this challenge for a cash prize of $2k. The challenges can be solved using 30+ languages - check out a sample code challenge. 

While these challenges can be done online from anywhere around the country, by joining other contestants at HackRI you will be eligible to win prizes both at the state and national level. Rhode Island's leading sprinter will receive $500 and has the opportunity to connect directly with local employers scouting talent!!

To register for the CodeSprint competition and for more information, go to TechHire CodeSprint. 

To be eligible for the state level Hack(RI) prize you must ALSO RSVP on this eventbrite and attend the event on July 23rd.

More on Hack(RI) - Hackathon: 

Hack(RI)'s hackathon is a great opportunity for up-and-coming developers to:

• Compete for fame, glory and the $500 cash prize - PLUS lot of cool hacker swag!
• Team up with other coders for two days of hacking in Rhode Island!
• Gain teamwork, problem solving, and presentation skills 
• Build something new and amazing from the ground up with your team to add to your portfolio
• Network and receive coaching from experienced developers, coders, and hackers working in RI with TechHire employers

Oh and did we mention there will be food, drinks, and snacks galore?  All that, FREE, to any Rhode Islander with tech skills and ready to join a team!  And no worries, we will team you up at the Hackathon if you don't already have a team.

RSVP to this eventbrite to join HackRI!

Hack(RI) is powered by TechHire Rhode Island AND the engagement of awesome event partners like Intracity Geeks, RWU School of Continuing Studies, and Tech Force. 

Hack(RI) Schedule 

Saturday, July 23rd

9am: Breakfast

9:30: Hack RI Welcome - TechHire Employer Lightning Talks - Meet+Greet

10:05:  CodeSprinters and Hackathoners Breakout

10:15:  CodeSprinting and Hacking Begins

1pm: Lunch-n-Code

5pm: Hack RI Closes (continues offsite)

Sunday, July 24th

9am: Breakfast ...while you code

10:00: Welcome/Intro for Employer Coaches

1pm: Lunch-n-Code

CodeSprinters go straight through to 5pm. 

Hackathoners:

4pm: Team Presentation

4:45: Winner annouced

5:00:  Hack RI Closes

Hackathon Judging Criteria: Projects will be judged based on the criteria below and weighted accordingly.  

• 33% Weight - Ability to clearly articulate what your app does

• 33% Weight - Originality of idea

• 33% Weight - Difficulty of the Technical Implementation

Thursday, July 28th

TechHire and HackRI CodeSprint Winners Annouced and Cash Prizes Received!

  

 

FAQs

Who should RSVP for this event? Is there an age limit to enter the event?

CodeSprint:  18+, experienced coders.  The challenges can be solved using 30+ languages - check out a sample code challenge. 

Hackathon:  No age limit - just some skill - specifically calling all developers, marketers, designers, entrepreneurs, and more! We'll find you a team that is the best fit for your talents

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

Parking is free at Tech Collective and accessible by RIPTA.  If you need a bus pass for the event please contact: info@techhireri.org 

What should I bring to the event?

A laptop (if you don't have one, contact info@techhireri.org)

+your skills, curiosity, and imagination

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

info@techhireri.org