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Twilio Sponsored Hackathon for Good
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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](https://www.cascadiaphp.com/register).
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](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNiQ59q9Z-itlHgKLng1QK5HNOQ6Kadu5lHxNonZGjk7e3ZQ/viewform) or share with others that may benefit.
[Charity Suggestions](https://goo.gl/forms/QxKhMubbR5tgWdyy2) 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 [[email protected]](mailtp:[email protected]) |
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Twilio Sponsored Hackathon for Good |
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https://cascadiaphp2018.devpost.com/ |
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