A hackathon (aka hack day, hackfest or codefest) is an event in which computer programmers and others involved in software development, collaborate intensively on a software project. Hackathons provide a wonderful opportunity to learn, share, contribute and build your network. With the opportunity to win fabulous prizes and build lifelong friendships, what better way is there to spend your summer? The hackathon is open to all skill levels. Team roles may include, but are not limited to: Documentation, Developing your pitch, Marketing Plan, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Front End Development, Backend Development, Team Lead, Mentorship.

The Cascadia PHP Conference will be hosting a Twilio Sponsored Hackathon for Good event this year. Join us and your fellow participants to use your skills and knowledge for the benefit of local charities. The hackathon has a registration fee of $5 that will be donated to one or more charities at the end of the event. Please, register for a hackathon ticket at Cascadia PHP.

The hackathon will start on Thursday, September 13th at 1pm. Teams will have until Friday, September 14th at 1pm to submit their project for judging. Food and drink will be available during the hackathon on Thursday from 1pm until Midnight. Prizes will be awarded at the Cascadia PHP after party on Friday, September 14th. All Hackathon participants are invited to join the after party.

Twilio is also sponsoring FREE tickets to the full Cascadia PHP Conference to underrepresented devs such as women, PoC, LGBTQ+, and those w disabilities! Apply Today or share with others that may benefit.

Charity Suggestions will be open until August 31. Charities will be chosen by committee on September 1. Planning teams will be assigned by September 5. Planning teams will help to outline the actual project that will be created for each charity. If you would like to be on a planning team, please let us know once you register. All other participants will be able to join a team on the day of the Hackathon after the planning teams present their ideas.

Important Dates:

  • August 31: Last day to Submit a Charity Suggestion
  • September 3: Catering Order turned in. ( If you want to make sure there’s enough food, you should make sure you’re registered by now ;) )
  • September 5: Planning Teams Assigned
  • September 10: Initial Projects submitted
  • September 13: Hackathon starts at 1 pm
  • September 14 @ 1pm: Final submission accepted for prize eligibility
  • September 14 @ 6pm: After party and prizes

Everyone is welcome to Submit their Charity Suggestion to be considered by the hackathon leadership. If you would like to put together your own team and/or support a specific charity, please make sure to let the leadership know hackathon@cascadiaphp.com

Eligibility

Participation is open to all individuals of all skill levels who agree to our Code of Conduct and are willing and able to contribute their time and unique skills to help the non-profits that will be supported at the event.

Team roles may include but are not limited to: Documentation, Developing your pitch, Marketing Plan, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Front End Development, Backend Development, Team Lead, Mentor

If you have suggestion for a non-profit you would like to see benefit from this event, please Submit your Charity Suggestion

Requirements

You must utilize at least one API for your project and the project must support a non-profit entity. Any code or collateral you would like considered in your submission should be submitted using the devpost site. You are encouraged to link to a public Git repository if possible. Suggestions for projects and APIs can be found here.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
Stickers
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

How to enter

Please also register for a hackathon ticket at Cascadia PHP. You are not required to purchase a conference ticket to participate in the hackathon.

We will be organizing and putting together teams the week before the conference. If you would like to be part of the planning team, please make sure you indicate this preference when registering. If you have specific requests or are putting together a group, please make sure to communicate with hackathon@cascadiaphp.com

Judges

Alena Holligan

Alena Holligan

Judging Criteria

  • Utilizes at least 1 API
  • Supports a Non-Profit Entity

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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