WISE HACKS - Information Evening

Our focus for the first event of 2018 is an information evening to describe a bit about what's involved in a Hackathon and how it's expected to catalyse change. Tickets to our information night will include drinks and nibbles. The night will include a short presentation and activity, as well as networking with like-minded people and residents of City of Yarra.  Arrive at 5.30pm Start at 6.00pm - introduction to hackathons - stories from people and organisations  End at 7.00pm Networking  Close 8.30pm  Future Smith is launching Wise Hacks Melbourne in 2018, with support from the City of Yarra and Richmond Community Learning Centre. We are gathering the collective wisdom of wise and skilled residents to catalyse creative solutions to pressing social issues in the community. Based on the 'hackathon' format, over this weekend teams will  be intensely 'hacking' one of City of Yarra's pressing social problems. Come as an individual, as a couple or existing team. This will be a fun and empowering experience. Our hackathon will be held in April 2018 and will involve a structure like this below;   Urban Connectivity …Creating opportunities for stronger intergenerational connections in urban environments… Friday 6pm to 8pm Saturday 3pm to 7pm Sunday 10am to 8pm Wise Hacks Process Information workshops will briefly inform the group about the problem we’re exploring and the purpose of the hackathon. Teams of 2-5 will self-organise amongst the attendees. Facilitated workshops will assist teams with creative problem solving including initial ideation, refinement, testing, iteration and presentation of final idea/solution. Technology advisors will be available to help with any graphics and technology components of proposed solutions or processes. All project teams will be given free use of the Future Smith platform for communications and project management purposes. The prize will include free use of the Future Smith platform for a year and a monthly meeting with the Future Smith team to assist with implementation. Why Wise Hacks? Creating meaningful and exciting civic participation. Ensuring all ages are involved in problem solving, especially those with accumulated knowledge and skills.   Taking action towards a social problem that has been identified locally. Challenging the status quo for typical hackathons that are largely youth and technology focused. Judging Criteria: Alignment to goal: intergenerational connectivity Feasibility: will this solution work in the real world Creativity: is this a unique solution Sustainability: is it possible to carry out this solution on a volunteer basis Solutions may include technology but are not required to involve technology