Details below. Hope to see you there!
Random Hacks of Kindness Philadelphia!
WHAT: A FREE hackathon to create software solutions to global human challenges.
WHO: Work with representatives from NASA, USAID, OpenDataPhilly and more!
WHERE: 3175 JFK Blvd, Drexel University, Philadelphia
WHEN: December 3rd and 4th, 2011 starting at 9am. (Reception on June 2nd, Details Below)
RHoK is an event and competition to create immediately applicable solutions to real world problems. By gathering the brightest hackers and problem-solvers from around the world, RHoK aims to use technology to tackle disaster relief, social development, climate change, and human rights. Here's your chance to volunteer your time and hack for humanity.
Reception & Problem Brainstorming Session: Friday, December 2nd, 6-8pm @ Indy Hall (20 North 3rd St). Beer, pizza and brainstorming!
RHoK Philly begins at 9am on Saturday, December 3rd . Show up with a team of 2-4 hackers (or join a team here!) Pick one of the dozens of available social impact problem definitions and see what you can make by Sunday afternoon. The best projects get prizes and will be featured around the globe. Space is limited so be sure to pre-register at
rhokphilly.eventbrite.com. If you have a global problem to suggest, join the discussion on the RHoK site (
www.rhok.org) and submit it!
This is a FREE event and open to the public. We will provide food, prizes, Internet, power, and logistics. Just bring your laptop! The focus is on software but we need participants with a range of skills, not just programmers! We need both techies and non-technical individuals who understand these local and global challenges.
RHoK Philadelphia is sponsored by Drexel University, Technically Philly, Voxeo Labs, Azavea, Drexel Math and Computer Science Society, and Grindcore House.