Tech For UK European Elections Hackathon - Apply here

Tech For UK Hackathon - Don't let Farage win! A bigger voter turnout means a win for Remain!  Many commentators are saying that in the absence of a second referendum, the EU elections will be a quasi-referendum on EU membership.  That's why it's so important we use technology to "get out the vote"! Join the Tech For UK - EU Elections Hackathon!    This weekend!    10.30am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday   Food and drinks provided!    Address: The address will be Central London (near Soho), but only released to ticket holders.   best wishes Tech For UK "Fighting Brexit, democratically" info@techforuk.com Details: Our aim will be to increase turnout at the European Parliament Elections in the UK by creating tools that: - can go viral online - encourage people to register for a postal vote before 5pm on 8th May - encourage people to vote in-person - encourage people to give us their data in return for reminders about key dates AIM: To exceed typical turnout which is usually around 30% APPROACH:  Encourage people to register to vote, particularly for postal votes  (60% more likely to vote if postal ballot requested) via on and offline activity, especially: ·   students ·   women ·   the under 45s ·   non British EU nationals living in the UK ·   non British EU nationals (and their families) living in the UK ·   commonwealth citizens - these can be further split into regions, eg Asia, ANZ, Carribbean etc ·   BAME voters. ·   Particularly anyone living outside London. KEY MESSAGES: ·   Importance of voting ·   Unlike a Westminster election, every vote counts! ·   Pointing people to useful tools to help ‘make their minds up’ ·   Remind students they can be registered to vote both at home and at their term time address ·   Guide our supporter base to spread the word on signing up to vote, GOTV on the day INDICATIVE TIMELINE:  We have only limited time to to get people registered to vote, and then to remind them to vote, with a big surge needed in the final 4 days. Most people do not notice that there is an election until the immediate 24 hours before polling day, however these elections may receive more media attention sooner because of Brexit. Connect with Tech For UK  Website  Twitter Instagram Facebook  T-Shirts