Make Zurich 2017: Hackathon

We are bringing together the local hacker/maker community and the city administration to explore new ways of solving the problems of our city with the help of open networks and civic tech.

More info: makezurich.ch

SCHEDULE

Kick-off: Friday, 27th January

at Impact Hub Viadukt, Event Space Bogen D, view map

Open Lab Week: from Saturday 28th January until Thursday 2nd February

at MechArtLab view map

The lab will be open in the afternoons for everyone who needs a place to hack on their projects or simply wants to chat about their progress.

Hackathon: Friday, 3rd February until Saturday, 4th February

at Impact Hub Viadukt, Event Space Bogen D view map

FAQs

I have never been to a hackathon before, can I still attend?

Of course!

I am not a programmer and I know nothing of electronics, can I still attend?

Of course!! The greater the diversity of ideas, the more awesome the solutions will be!

What is LoRaWAN?

It's a wireless technology, much like your regular WiFi, but it's ideal for IoT and battery powered sensors because it has a huge range. Head over to The Things Network website, and check out the LEARN section and the forum.

What is civic tech?

It is technology that enables citizen engagement. It means citizens building infrastructure for their city, instead of governments building it. That's what The Things Network communities are doing with LoRaWAN in multiple cities of the world, among them, here in Zurich we are part of a community that has already deployed a LoRaWAN network in the city.

What should I bring to the event?

Bring your laptop and your ideas on how to improve your city!

If you want to bring your own hardware (microcontroller, sensors, etc), designs, enclosures, or whatever to help you create a solution for a challenge, feel free to do so. The kits provided are 3v3 in case you want to prepare something upfront.

Do we get to keep the hardware provided?

Yes, with a tiny caveat. Teams will get to keep the hardware kit they receive, except one specific sensor provided by Keller Druck AG used in the Groundwater meter challenge, that needs to be returned at the end of the event. All the other hardware is for the team to bring home.

Where can I get in touch with other participants?

If you haven't done it already, sign up for our Slack team: https://ttn-ch.herokuapp.com A large part of communication during the event will happen there!

What are my transportation options for getting to and from the event?

We recommend to use public transport to get to the event. Impact Hub Viadukt is located only a few steps away from Zürich Hardbrücke train station, which is heavily connected by the train, tram and bus network.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Get in touch with us via email info@makezurich.ch or via twitter @makezurich.