This summer, The Fourth Group will host a Politician AI Hackathon to see how we can automate tasks politicians are expected to do. These tasks include: Understanding voters’ preferences; writing speeches; making strategic decisions in regards to policy proposals, and; addressing problems faced by constituents.

To give you an idea of what we’re thinking, check out this TEDx Talk, “Can we replace politicians with machines?”

We’re looking for people with experience in politics, data analytics, machine-learning, software development, and UX/UI/graphic design.

There are 60 places on the Hackathon. Tickets cost £10 and this will be used to cover refreshments and snacks throughout the weekend.

APPLY NOW

Deadline: 23:59 BST, Friday 14 July, 2017.

We will inform you of the results on Monday 17 July. If successful, we will send you the registration form to secure your tickets.

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Agenda

Day 1: Saturday July 22nd, 2017

9.30 – 10.00: Arrivals and Registration

10.00 – 10.15: Welcome, Introductory Remarks, and Overview of Agenda

• Alvin Carpio, Founder, The Fourth Group
• Aida Martinez, Co-Lead of Politician AI Project, The Fourth Group
• Daniel Fernandez, Co-Lead of Politician AI Project, The Fourth Group

10.15 – 11.15: Panel Discussion

• Robert Khan, Director of Public Affairs for the Law Society
• (Other speakers to be confirmed)

11.15 – 11.30: Introduction to Hack

11.30 – 13.00: Begin Hacking

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch

14.00 – 16.30: Hack Time / Mentoring Sessions

16.30 – 17.00: Break

17.00 – 19.00: Hack Time

19.00 – 20.00 Break

20.00-22.00: Hack Time

Day 2: Sunday, July 22nd, 2017

10.00 – 10.15: Debriefing and Intro

10.15 – 11.30: Legal Consultations

12.30 – 13.30: Mentoring Sessions

11.30 – 13.00: Hack Time

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch

14.00 – 16.00: Hack Time

16.00 – 17.30: Demos

17.30 – 18.00: Judges Pick Winner

18.00: Departures / Post-Hack Drinks