List of hackathons in Australia in 2017

Australians! If you're interested in sustainable development, then you're invited t participate in a Hackathon on alternatives to the proposed Adani Group Carmichael coal mine. At this event -- hosted by the Institute For Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology in Sydney -- you'll be challenged to collaborate with like-minded individuals to come up with an innovative and credible alternative to the Adani mine.

Got some writing to do? Hate sitting down to it all alone?  Join my Writing Hackathon for two hours on Thursday. Just bring along your writing project, and work in quiet companionship. There is no charge, but you must book using Eventbrite. This is not a workshop. It is an opportunity set aside time to get your writing work done alongside other quiet and purposeful writers. There's how. We have four 25-minute writing sprints with five minutes debrief between. We are focused and task orientated. I hope you can make it. There’s enough room for eight of us. First in, first served. No latecomers. 

The Perth SharePoint User Group will hold its last meeting for 2017 on 12:15pm Monday 11th December at Microsoft Perth. We have  Paul Culmsee (& Daughter!!) from Seven Sigma Business Solutions. Paul was recently awarded as a Microsoft MVP for Business Solutions.  “InfoPath is dead-as bro” - Recent Innovations with PowerApps, SharePoint and Flow Fresh off the plane from another week in New Zealand running PowerApps and Flow Hackathons, Paul Culmsee is back to provide another session on the dark arts of Citizen development in Office 365. This time he won’t be alone. Paul’s daughter at age 18 is already accomplished at PowerApps and Flow. Things change fast in the cloud, and since Paul’s last talk, Microsoft have just released the ability to customise the SharePoint list form experience using PowerApps which is the last nail in the coffin for InfoPath. Paul and Ashlee will cover this new functionality, as well as some other recent innovations. Finally, Paul will provide some insights on governance and training considerations to help your forward planning. This session will be fun an interactive, and should be of value to the geeks as well as strategic decision makers. We would like to thank Microsoft Perth for sponsoring the event venue. A pizza lunch for the event is proudly sponsored by Seven Sigma Business Solutions

Hackers, hipsters, hustlers, and humanitarians in New South Wales! Vibewire invites you to participate in Vibewire #Hack4DomesticViolence. You'll collaborate with like-minded technology, engineering, and social impact students, social entrepreneurs and startups to tackle the challenge of domestic and family violence. Come as a team, or join one at the event. Design and prototype an innovative solution that will make a real difference to the lives of domestic violence victims.

We would love to walk more. However, we don't always know the variety of vibrant experiences and walking routes within reach of our workplace. Let's change this scenario for the better. Change it one scenic, healthy step at a time. Walk this City is a movement to introduce desk-based workers within Business precincts to healthier, more enjoyable walking trails. Trails that take in quieter back streets, cultural attractions, natural beauty and gathering spots e.g. markets, cafes etc.  Over time (based on participant feedback) we will collate and curate these trails into a "Walk this City" creative walking App. Feed your creative and wellbeing juices with an early morning or late afternoon walk through and to your neighbourhood's open spaces and cultural attractions. Gain refreshment, expand your business network, look at the everyday from a variety of 'thinking-hats', discover the skill of dynamic observation, be present by asking lot's of questions and practise the art of making non-obvious connections.  Our inaugural, "Walk this City - Parramatta" excursion will take place this Friday afternoon at 3:15 pm. We will meet at the Centennial Memorial Fountain within Centenary Square and do a 25-minute circuit as a group. The walk will take place rain, shine or rainbow! If raining, bring an umbrella and enjoy walking in the wet. It's fun. We'll be discussing a simple 'walkability' checklist prior and during the walk. Join the gathering! See you for "Walk this City". PS Walk this city was shaped by our experiences in the WWF Future Cities Hackathon. You can watch our concept presentation via YouTube and read more via DevPost.  NOTE: The event cover image is sourced from the Parramatta Heritage Centre website.

We would love to walk more. However, we don't always know the variety of vibrant experiences and walking routes within reach of our workplace. Let's change this scenario for the better. Change it one scenic, healthy step at a time. Walk this City is a movement to introduce desk-based workers within Business precincts to healthier, more enjoyable walking trails. Trails that take in quieter back streets, cultural attractions, natural beauty and gathering spots e.g. markets, cafes etc.  Over time (based on participant feedback) we will collate and curate these trails into a "Walk this City" creative walking App. Feed your creative and wellbeing juices with an early morning or late afternoon walk through and to your neighbourhood's open spaces and cultural attractions. Gain refreshment, expand your business network, look at the everyday from a variety of 'thinking-hats', discover the skill of dynamic observation, be present by asking lot's of questions and practise the art of making non-obvious connections.  Our inaugural, "Walk this City - Parramatta" excursion will take place this Friday afternoon at 3:15 pm. We will meet at the Centennial Memorial Fountain within Centenary Square and do a 25-minute circuit as a group. The walk will take place rain, shine or rainbow! If raining, bring an umbrella and enjoy walking in the wet. It's fun. We'll be discussing a simple 'walkability' checklist prior and during the walk. Join the gathering! See you for "Walk this City". PS Walk this city was shaped by our experiences in the WWF Future Cities Hackathon. You can watch our concept presentation via YouTube and read more via DevPost.  NOTE: The event cover image is sourced from the Parramatta Heritage Centre website.

We would love to walk more. However, we don't always know the variety of vibrant experiences and walking routes within reach of our workplace. Let's change this scenario for the better. Change it one scenic, healthy step at a time. Walk this City is a movement to introduce desk-based workers within Business precincts to healthier, more enjoyable walking trails. Trails that take in quieter back streets, cultural attractions, natural beauty and gathering spots e.g. markets, cafes etc. Over time (based on participant feedback) we will collate and curate these trails into a "Walk this City" creative walking App. Feed your creative and wellbeing juices with an early morning or late afternoon walk through and to your neighbourhood's open spaces and cultural attractions. Gain refreshment, expand your business network, look at the everyday from a variety of 'thinking-hats', discover the skill of dynamic observation, be present by asking lot's of questions and practise the art of making non-obvious connections. Our inaugural, "Walk this City - Central" excursion will take place this Friday morning at 7:30 am. We will meet at 140 Redfern Street (a few minutes walk from Redfern Station) and follow the City of Sydney curated walk through Prince Alfred Park and end at Kent Street (just by Town Hall Station). The walk itself will take around 30 minutes and will take in Prince Alfred Park, the old goods line and Chinatown before the final stop at Kent Street. Following this, we can have an optional coffee and discuss our observations. The walk will take place rain, shine or rainbow! If raining, bring an umbrella and enjoy walking in the wet. It's fun. We'll be discussing a simple 'walkability' checklist prior and during the walk. Join the gathering! See you for "Walk this City". PS Walk this city was shaped by our experiences in the WWF Future Cities Hackathon. You can watch our concept presentation via YouTube and read more via DevPost. NOTE: The cover image is sourced from the City of Sydney website 

We would love to walk more. However, we don't always know the variety of vibrant experiences and walking routes within reach of our workplace. Let's change this scenario for the better. Change it one scenic, healthy step at a time. Walk this City is a movement to introduce desk-based workers within Business precincts to healthier, more enjoyable walking trails. Trails that take in quieter back streets, cultural attractions, natural beauty and gathering spots e.g. markets, cafes etc.  Over time (based on participant feedback) we will collate and curate these trails into a "Walk this City" creative walking App. Feed your creative and wellbeing juices with an early morning or late afternoon walk through and to your neighbourhood's open spaces and cultural attractions. Gain refreshment, expand your business network, look at the everyday from a variety of 'thinking-hats', discover the skill of dynamic observation, be present by asking lot's of questions and practise the art of making non-obvious connections.  Our inaugural, "Walk this City - Parramatta" excursions will take place both this Thursday and Friday afternoons at 3:15 pm. We will meet at the Centennial Memorial Fountain within Centenary Square and do a 25-minute circuit as a group. The walk will take place rain, shine or rainbow! If raining, bring an umbrella and enjoy walking in the wet. It's fun. We'll be discussing a simple 'walkability' checklist prior and during the walk. Join the gathering! See you for "Walk this City". PS Walk this city was shaped by our experiences in the WWF Future Cities Hackathon. You can watch our concept presentation via YouTube and read more via DevPost.  NOTE: The event cover image is sourced from the Parramatta Heritage Centre website.

What is a Hackathon? A hackathon is a fast paced problem solving event, typically lasting a couple of days in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative problem solving across disciplines, interests and skills. We will have around 100 students from 5 government and private schools in the area, who, in small teams will tackle a few problem statements provided in advance. The students will work on the idea across Wednesday and Thursday, and will finish by pitching the idea to their peers, and industry judges.  Who can attend? We are inviting students in years 8-11 from schools in the area to join us. Students may be across multiple year groups or a single year group, dependant on the school. Staff who attend can be placed in an interschool teachers team to participate, or they can be in the gallery observing. When? Wednesday 6th December 9.30am-3pm Thursday 7th December 9.30am-3pm Where? Maker and Co, Bunbury This event is proudly supported by Spacecubed, Maker + Co, All Saints, and the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.

This HR Hackathon is a forum for new ideas on how we can supercharge recognition to power cultural outcomes for today’s global business. With the growing trend of disparate workforces, increasing availability of new communication technologies and shifting organisational cultures: how do we harness recognition to make it count? We all know that recognition helps to engage employees at all levels, champion positive behaviours and drives real business outcomes. With the right recognition systems, we can make work a better place for everyone from frontline staff to CEOs and boost performance in the process. In this non-technical HR Hackathon, your team will develop a disruptive workforce recognition solution and go head-to-head with like-minded thought leaders in this space. Whether you are a CEO, HR practitioner, people manager or anyone in between, we are seeking a diverse range of participants who have something to say about talent, culture and technology. Let's get recognition back on our radars with innovative ideas and fresh perspectives, to empower employees across global workplaces.  The Perks: This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make their mark on workplace recognition and connect with like-minded thought leaders in the people and technology space! The day will also include:*$3500 in cash prizes up for grabs*Full catering + barista coffee all day*Post-event networking session Questions? Check out more info or chat with us here.  Registration info All Hackathon teams will consist of 4 or 5 people.  I have a group of 4 or 5 people already Simply select a group ticket, choose a team name and enter the details of all your team members in the one form. I have a group of 2-3 people Follow the instructions above, and we'll add additional members to your team to make a group of 4 or 5. I am an individual entrant Order an individual ticket and we'll add you to a group.  Frequently Asked Questions Who can enter? If you are great at working in teams, know how to think outside the box and have something to say about talent, culture and technology - then you are welcome to participate! Whether you are a CEO, HR practitioner, marketing professional or anyone in between, we are seeking a diverse range of "Hackers" to be involved. How will teams be formed? Teams can register together in a single registration. Or, if you would like to be placed in a team, simply register yourself only and we will formulate individual entrants into diverse groups. All teams must contain 4 or 5 people. What does it cost? It is 100% free to participate in this hackathon. What do I need to bring? Simply bring along your own laptop or device, and we will provide everything else you need. What resources are provided? Whiteboards, pens and flipcharts will be available for each team. The event will also be fully catered with lunch and snacks on the day. And most importantly, there is a coffee machine! How long is the Hackathon? You will have 7 hours to create your solution (10am - 5pm). The whole event will run from 9am to 7pm including the introduction and post-event celebrations. What's up for grabs? Prizes will be announced via our social media channels leading up to the event so stay tuned for updates.