There's an App for That!

Hackstock for #LocalGov -- an event produced by the Esri, ICMA [International City/County Management Association], and MindMixer -- is designed for developers to build apps/mobile apps, get fed, compete for prizes, and most importantly: create a new application for local governments to serve their residents.

We Supply. A comfortable area in the Charlotte Convention Center, local government code and data samples for your hacking, food to keep you going, and caffeine to keep you awake. You'll also have a chance to speak with local government leaders from all over the world.

You Bring. Your laptop, skills & ideas. Come with a collaborative, team focused mindset and/or team up in advance on Twitter/Facebook/Google+. Every group needs a good balance of talent and your development skills are needed!

Event Schedule.

Summer 2014

Programmer and developers are encouraged to connect and work with ICMA members who have volunteered to make their data sets available for Hackstock for #LocalGov.

Saturday, September 13, 2014

• 9:00am - 5:00pm Hackstock for #LocalGov officially begins.
  Come work with your team at the Charlotte Convention Center. Food and beverages supplied.

• 9:00am - 2:00pm Hackstock continues. Presentations and judging begin at 12 noon.
  

Prizes. Three prizes will be awarded.

Judging Criteria. Apps will be judged based on the criteria below and weighted accordingly.

• Thoughtfulness of Utilizing Civic Data (10 pts.)
• Quality of Concept (5 pts.)
• Analysis of Community Need (10 pts.)
• Collaboration with Local Government Leaders (20 pts.)
• Incorporation of Diverse Skill Sets (5 pts.)
• User Experience (15 pts.)
• Quality of Design (10 pts.)
• Ultimate Utility of the Product (10 pts.)
• Repeatability of the product (15 pts.)

In order to be libible to receive prizes, entries must use Esri web or mobile API technology.

Hackathon Legal and Other Information.

• Hackstock for #LocalGov Rules & Criteria
• #LocalGov Technology Alliance
• Esri-ICMA White Boarding Exercise
• City Manager Interviews