Join the Hack for Venezuela team to discuss plans for the Februrary 2019 hackathon, network, and learn more about the current status of the project. Schedule:12-12:30pm: Introduction and networking12:30-2:00pm: Present vision, discuss results from previous hackathons, and explain the plan for the next hackathon2-4:30pm: Start gathering ideas, based on top social needs and challenges, and forming teams4:30-5pm: Closing and Next StepsAbout the Hackathon:In Venezuela today....Economic catastrophe --> 1 Million % inflation projected at the end of 2018Major Migration Crisis in The Americas --> 4 million displaced across borders Human Rights Violations --> 340+ political prisonersVenezuelans with mobile phones --> 30 millionWe'll use mobile technology, AI, and blockchain to code projects to: Connect the worldwide Venezuelan communityCreate an accessible database and platform to connect engineers for social good to Venezuelan-based organizations and causes that would benefit from technical support and assistanceRebuild the country virtually We want to:Launch a hub for solving problems in Venezuela and to attract talent to work on itGather engineers for social good and intellectual leaders to discuss how to use technology to solve problems
Nov. 3, 2018
Chloe Potsklan
Fordham University Lincoln Center, New York, New York