Code for the Kingdom Chicago Hackathon

(Website)A hackathon igniting the Christian purpose of technologists & entrepreneurs to innovate culture shaping technologies that would reclaim our times for the Gospel.

Code for the Kingdom Chicago

<P>Join us July 28-30, 2017 as we gather developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in using technology for positive change in the Chicagoland area and utlimately for God's glory.  This will be a weekend unlike any other in Chicago!</P>
<P>We're about promoting community, code, and innovation in and beyond Chicago. Everyone is welcome regardless of faith or worldview - come and join-up with a team on Friday night, or bring a team with you.</P>
<P>Bring your own idea, and let's create something good together!</P>
<H2>Challenges and Projects</H2>
<P>At the hackathon, organizations and individuals in the local community will present challenges that will help focus our efforts at the hackathon.  As these are solidified, they will be posted here, so check back soon! These challenges will focus on helping some specific marginalized groups in our community and/or helping with other Chicago related needs. </P>
<P>You are, of course, welcome to pitch any idea.  Some past projects have included:</P>
<UL>
<LI>a youth group collaborative journaling and study app</LI>
<LI>a marketing campaign and website aimed at helping people know and serve refugees in our community</LI>
<LI>a JavaScript SDK for a digital Bible API</LI>
<LI>an online, real-time translation tool for a popular version of the Bible</LI>
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<P>And these are just a few! We will have prize categories, including cash prizes, worth $1500 that will be awarded to winners.</P>
<H2><STRONG>Your Ticket</STRONG></H2>
<P>Ticket price includes the following : 6 meals (dinner Friday through lunch Sunday), event swag, and snacks and coffee throughout the event.</P>
<H2><STRONG>Schedule</STRONG></H2>
<P>Friday (7/28) - 6pm to Midnight at the 1040 event space - pitches, speakers, and team formation</P>
<P>Saturday (7/29) - 6am to Midnight at the 1040 event space - hacking, speakers</P>
<P>Sunday (7/30) - morning church in the city (your choice), 7am to 6pm at Homiey - final hacking, presentations, judging, prizes, conclusion.</P>
<P><EM>Note - </EM>for various reasons we can not spend all of the nights in the 1040 event space.  You are free to go back home and sleep or hack during these hours.  However, if you would like to continue hacking and/or you need a place to stay in the city, we will have an overnight venue available (at no extra cost to participants).  If you plan on staying at that venue overnight, please bring a sleeping bag and/or whatever else you need.</P>
<H2><STRONG>Need more info?</STRONG></H2>
<P>For more information, please visit https://www.chic4tk.tech/</P>
<H2>Sponsors</H2>
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