"Hack For Humanity" | TECH HUB HACKATHON

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Hackathon participants form teams, vet ideas, create a project and then present their work for cash and prizes!

CITY Furniture

<h2>ABOUT THE THEME 💻</h2><h3>This year's theme is "Hack For Humanity."</h3>We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Tech Hub Community Hackathon, an event dedicated to harnessing the power of technology to uplift our local nonprofits and enhance their impactful work. In collaboration with these vital organizations, we aim to bridge the gap between their commendable goals and the technical expertise required to create efficient applications and robust websites.🔴 Event Focus: Enhancing Nonprofits with TechnologyIn the heart of South Florida, our vibrant community is blessed with numerous nonprofits that provide education resources and invaluable support to those in need. However, these organizations often face challenges in developing applications and websites that can effectively connect resources, manage data, and educate the community.🔴 Our Vision: Fostering Collaboration for Positive ChangeThe South Florida Community Hackathon is a platform where technical enthusiasts, developers, designers, and innovators come together to collaboratively address these challenges. By combining their skills, creativity, and passion, participants will develop solutions that empower nonprofits to streamline operations, amplify their reach, and make an even more significant impact on our community.🔴 Join Us in Driving Positive Change:We invite individuals passionate about technology, community engagement, and social impact to join us in this exciting endeavor. By combining innovation with compassion, we can empower nonprofits to do even more for our community. Together, let's create a stronger, more connected South Florida for everyone.

<h2>ABOUT TEAMS 🤝🏽</h2>Teams will consist of 2 - 6 developers, designers, project managers and entrepreneurs, with successful teams having a mix of these areas of expertise. From newly graduated tech students to senior tech leadership - everyone in invited!Although we are a South Florida organization, we invite folks from all across the state to join in. Please note that in order to win and take home the prize money, you must reside in the United States. ASL interpretation is included to ensure we are being as inclusive as possible. <h2>ABOUT PRIZES 💰</h2>The Tech Hub Hackathon is a weekend event where participants form teams, vet ideas, create a project, and then present their work to an expert panel of judges. Winners walk away with a combination of cash and in-kind prizes!<ul><li>First Place: $2500</li><li>Second Place: $1500</li><li>Third Place: $1000</li></ul>

<h2>PRESENTING SPONSOR &amp; HOST SITE 🏙️</h2><a href="https://jobs.cityfurniture.com/?_ga=2.48875366.1921138795.1603668142-1536312897.1594904250&amp;_gl=1*1xtjvil*_ga*NDk3ODk3MDcxLjE2OTE2OTk2ODg.*_ga_ECLJJ888Z7*MTY5MTY5OTY4OC4xLjAuMTY5MTY5OTY5Ni4wLjAuMA..*_fplc*aXhwNE1VUnlIZjAlMkZmZ1VJOXcyN3VKY21iUThXR1h5SVRsNnFVJTJGUU52TnFzeWpCTmVCN3NsNURCSVlXUlp6M2slMkJXdGJGaSUyRmE1UE1pbFdwVm9zR2dNcGdaMDRVdTNTNCUyRmZ4Vm84M1c2a2hGc0F6MGljYmxQelgwb1dIUG9XZyUzRCUzRA..*_gid*MTAwMjI3ODAyMC4xNjkxNjk5Njg4*_gac*Q2owS0NRandsZEttQmhDQ0FSSXNBUC0wcmZ4cXhBNHZlWXFweUhad1hyU2pEbl9NQ3oyYlJtejlSdnNPd0llU0VuVE1xaU9PcUE5V3BvMGFBb1lRRUFMd193Y0IuMTY5MTY5OTY4OQ.." title="https://jobs.cityfurniture.com/?_ga=2.48875366.1921138795.1603668142-1536312897.1594904250&amp;_gl=1*1xtjvil*_ga*NDk3ODk3MDcxLjE2OTE2OTk2ODg.*_ga_ECLJJ888Z7*MTY5MTY5OTY4OC4xLjAuMTY5MTY5OTY5Ni4wLjAuMA..*_fplc*aXhwNE1VUnlIZjAlMkZmZ1VJOXcyN3VKY21iUThXR1h5SVRsNnFVJTJGUU52TnFzeWpCTmVCN3NsNURCSVlXUlp6M2slMkJXdGJGaSUyRmE1UE1pbFdwVm9zR2dNcGdaMDRVdTNTNCUyRmZ4Vm84M1c2a2hGc0F6MGljYmxQelgwb1dIUG9XZyUzRCUzRA..*_gid*MTAwMjI3ODAyMC4xNjkxNjk5Njg4*_gac*Q2owS0NRandsZEttQmhDQ0FSSXNBUC0wcmZ4cXhBNHZlWXFweUhad1hyU2pEbl9NQ3oyYlJtejlSdnNPd0llU0VuVE1xaU9PcUE5V3BvMGFBb1lRRUFMd193Y0IuMTY5MTY5OTY4OQ.." target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">C ITY Furniture</a> is building a frictionless, world-class customer experience, using a winning combination of technology and teamwork.Their advanced point-of-sale technology – the first of its kind in the U.S. furniture industry – is a retail game-changer. Customers can learn availability and complete purchase of any item while relaxing with a glass of wine on a sofa, testing a mattress, or from anywhere in the store.“A technology company that sells furniture”Today, City Furniture is recognized for pioneering the customized iPad sales system, by working closely with Apple and IBM. In real time, it enables sales associates to check all items in stock and at all City Furniture stores and distribution centers – and to take payment and complete scheduling the delivery almost instantaneously, making the experience faster, easier and more pleasant for customers. Their goal is to make you feel good about where you live – and that means both the place you call home, and the world we all share. They’re committed to giving back a minimum of 5% of annual profits through the many charities we support.Headquartered in Tamarac, CITY Furniture is South’s Florida’s number one furniture and mattress retailer. We’ve stayed true to that original vision of value, offering the widest range of styles at the best prices and quality. Our services have expanded to provide customers with a superior shopping experience, like free design and the industry’s fastest delivery. And as our business grows, we remain rooted in our history of family spirit and local community, working every day to give back and take care of our world.

<h2>ABOUT SCHEDULE 📆</h2><ul><li>Kickoff Party &amp; Team Forming | Friday, September 29th (5:30 - 8:30 PM)</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Register as an attendee - You can register as a team or as an individual. </li><li>Form a team. - If you are an individual without a team, we can help you find one. Teams can be made up of 2 to 6 people. The most successful teams are made up of a mix of developers, designers, project managers, and entrepreneurs, but you can have whatever mix you like. </li></ul></ul><ul><li>Hacking Officially Begins | Saturday, September 30th (8:00 AM - 24 hour hacking)*</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Create your solution - Saturday the hacking officially begins at 8:00 AM. Teams can choose to stay overnight and hack through the night or communicate via their own forms of communication at any time throughout the night. </li></ul></ul><ul><li>Presentations, Judging &amp; Awards | Sunday, October 1st (8:00 AM - approx. 2:00 PM)</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Submit your project. - Projects must be submitted by 9:00 AM on Sunday. All team members should be ready to present in person to the judges by 10:00 AM. </li><li>Winners will be announced! - The judges will choose the winners with 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and announced around 1:00 PM. Winners will received both cash and in-kind prizes!</li></ul></ul>*Participants are not required to sleep over.

<h2>WANT MORE INFO❓</h2>Check out the <a href="https://techhubsouthflorida.org/meetups/hackathon/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Official Hackathon Webpage HERE</a>. . . . for more information on speakers, sponsors, coaches and judges. Check back often for updates. You will also be able to view our simple FAQ section to help get basic questions answered. By purchasing a ticket to participate in the Hackathon, you agree that you have read and agree to "<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sbhuS9q4qM20IUxyPb_ywXCQ0nhT2xEa/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Rules</a>" and "<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XwV-AT_Lv_WvksrEsoTeL91CPKNOIgOn/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Code of Conduct</a>." No refund requests will be approved within 1 week of the event. Still have questions? Email team@techhubsouthflorida.org

<h2>INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP❓</h2>Interested in getting some visibility for your company within the local tech scene? Want to support your South Florida community by giving back? Become a sponsor today! Email team@techhubsouthflorida.org for more info. A﻿lso, make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with announcements, news, events, jobs, and more! <a href="https://palmbeachtech.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=44aa44d8492a792fba886c153&amp;id=b713bd7972" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sign up here</a>. Speakers, sponsors, judges and more will be announced soon!

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