IoT Hackathon 2016

Join us the weekend of Dec. 2nd-4th for our very first IoT Hackathon! The theme is Sustainable Cities; we are looking for ways to minimize the required inputs of energy, water and food. On a smaller scale, how can we preserve energy and prevent wasteful consumption in the home and/or at work? 

We are thrilled to be partnering up with Intel to bring you the Intel Edison hardware kits to play with and build cool apps. Other sponsors for the event include Simple, Airbnb, Mozilla, Metal Toad, Donut.js, and PolySync.

The goal of the hackathon is to learn new programming skills, have fun, and work in teams to build sustainability solutions. We want to provide a space for people of all backgrounds to learn about IoT, work on a new portfolio project, or spend all weekend tinkering with hardware. All levels are welcome! You will be working in teams of 3-5 to come up with the next great solution for Sustainable Cities!

PREPPING FOR THE HACKATHON

- Webinar: Monday, Nov. 21 at 7pm - led by Intel 
- Workshop: Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 9:30-11:00 AM - led by Intel 
- Pluralsight has an online course: Node.js and the Internet of Things Using Intel Edison (you can sign up for a 30-day free trial) 

HARDWARE

- Intel Edison Compute Module
- Intel IoT Developer Kit
- Grove Starter Kit

TIMELINE

Friday, December 2nd

5:30 - Doors Open + Dinner
6:30 - Official Welcome + IoT Lightning Talks
8:30 - Pitch Ideas + Team Forming
10:00 - Go Home and Rest

Saturday, December 3rd

9:00 - Doors Open + Coffee + Bagels
9:30 - Workshop on Intel Edison - Led by Grace Metri, Intel IoT Evangelist
11:00 - Hack
12:30 - Lunch
7:00 - Dinner
10:00 - Go Home and Rest

Sunday, December 4th

9:00 - Doors Open + Coffee + Bagels
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 - Submissions Due + Presentations Begin
2:30 - Winners Announced 
3:00 - Closing Remarks

RULES

- All coding for the Submission must be done on site at the Hackathon. 
- By coming to this event, you are agreeing to follow our Code of Conduct 

CODE OF CONDUCT

Women Who Code (WWCode) is dedicated to providing an empowering experience for everyone who participates in or supports our community, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, ability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, or socioeconomic status. Because we value the safety and security of our members and strive to have an inclusive community, we do not tolerate harassment of members or event participants in any form. Our Code of Conduct applies to all events run by Women Who Code, Inc. If you would like to report an incident or contact our leadership team, please submit an incident report form.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Developers, designers, and all those interested in the Internet of Things should attend. All skill levels welcome. 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Platinum: Intel 
Gold: Simple, Airbnb 
Silver: Mozilla, Metal Toad, PolySync, Donut.js

Interested in sponsoring this event? Email us at portland@womenwhocode.com

Interested in being a mentor for the IoT Hackathon 2016? If you have previous experience in the field or with hardware, please fill out this short form.