CodeAcross is a worldwide series of civic hackathons that take place on International Open Data Day.

This will be a day for developers, designers, data analysts and non-technical folks to collaborate on civic projects that will help make Calgary a better place to live.

The focus will be on coming together to accelerate the three CivicTechYYC projects currently in flight:

1. Arts Mapping,
2. Blockchain and
3. Volunteer Engagement App

The day will start at 8am with breakfast and coffee.

8:30am - Groups will present their project concepts

9:00am - 4pm - LET THE CODING AND PROJECT WORK BEGIN!

NOON - Lunch will be provided - please let us know if you have any dietary issues

4pm - Presentation and Wrap-Up

This event is for developers, creatives, project managers, data experts and anyone who is interested in working on a multi-disciplinary volunteer team to make Calgary an even more amazing place to live!

Please note that this event will start before the Library is open. We will have people posted to let you in through the locked doors from 7:30 - 10 am, please come to the west side of the building (facing McEwan Hall).

Parking is in the Arts Parkade or transit

FAQs

What can I bring into the event?

Please bring your laptop and if you have an extra powerbar and/or extension cord please bring that.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

gena@genarotstein.com

geoff@lumina.ca