List of hackathons organized by democracylab in 2019

A gathering of Seattle's tech for good community to make a difference for local nonprofits and tech-for-good projects.

Coders, designers, researchers, project managers, subject matter experts, and just ordinary people in and around Seattle! If you're a concerned citizen, then you're invited to participate in the St. Hack-trick's Day hackathon. You'll get the chance to get inspired, imagine a better future, and contribute your talent to make a difference with an innovative tech-for-good project.

DESCRIPTION WHY: Tech holds the promise to empower active citizenship and make institutions more accessible, accountable and efficient. Instead it’s been used to subvert American Democracy. It’s time for you to take it personally. WHAT: A convening of the local civic tech community to focus on connecting people who want to make a difference with local tech-for-good projects that need their help. It’s a chance to get inspired, imagine a better future, and contribute your talent. WHO: You. Whether you’re a concerned citizen or a technical wizard, you have something to contribute. Projects will need coders, designers, researchers, project managers, subject matter experts, and just ordinary people. HOW: Bring your laptop, your creativity, and your collaborative spirit to Code Fellows on Saturday, January 12th. Join a project or create your own on DemocracyLab.  This hackathon will continue the momentum from our events in August, September, and November. Check out these slides from our September event to get a sense of what to expect. The agenda for January 12th is: 8:30     Registration and Coffee 9:00     Welcome and Overview 9:15     Paul Alley, City of Seattle Open Data Manager 9:30    Project Fair and Team Formation 10:00   Teamwork 12:00    Working Lunch 4:30     Project Presentations 5:30     Closing Comments and Adjourn