Breaking the Code: The Un-Hackathon for a Cause Kick-Off

TAO unites the region's technology industry and is a recognized leader in shaping and growing technology and business communities.  Bysupporting entrepreneurs, connecting peers and decision-makers, we are helping establish the Northwest as a global hub for innovation.Code of ConductExhibitors, speakers, sponsors, staff and all other attendees at events organized by the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) (Leadership exchange events, forum meetings and events, training classes, and digital mediums) are subject to this Code of Conduct. We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.We ask you to be considerate, respectful and value each other’s ideas, styles and viewpoints.Be inclusive and help new perspectives be heard. behave professionally and respectfully to all other participants. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the organizers or TAO staff members.Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the individual or expulsion from the event with no refund. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the TAO staff immediately.TAO staff will be happy to help participants address concerns. All reports will be treated as confidential. We strongly encourage you to address your issues privately with any of our staff members who are organizing the event. We encourage you to avoid disclosing information about the incident until the staff has had sufficient time in which to address the situation. Please also keep in mind that public shaming can be counterproductive to building a strong community. We do not condone nor participate in such actions.We value your attendance. If you cannot find a member of the event staff or are not comfortable contacting one of the staff on site, you can alternatively contact elizabeth.allen@techoregon.org.We expect all participants to follow these rules at all event venues and related social events.

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Join the <A HREF="http://techoregon.org" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Technology Association of Oregon</A> (TAO) and our partner, <A HREF="http://multco.us" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Multnomah County</A>, as we kick off our first a community-driven, collaborative design sprint. We aim to break barriers that exist between non-profit organizations that specifically serve people of color and the broad, local tech community. 
 
Breaking the Code’s framework leverages assets from the public sector (data, staff, technology platforms, public infrastructure, small business incubation), and the technology industry (technology solutions, expertise, professionals, funding) with the goal of providing solutions to successfully serve the community.
 
Sign up as a participant, coach, volunteer or an attendee to learn how to use design thinking during <A HREF="http://digitalinclusion.org/diw19" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">National Digital Inclusion Week</A> to create solutions to empower a more inclusive community. 
 
Be a Hacker or Attendee - As a hacker for this event, you have the technical, creative or project management skills to share!  TAO is seeking teams of 4 - 7 individuals to work on industry and community challenges. The goal for each team is to have a minimum of one (1) Coach, one (1) Data Analyst, one (1) Project Manager, two (2) Software Developers or individuals with technical skills, and one (1) Graphic/UX Designer or creative person.
 
Be a Partner or Volunteer - As a community partner to this event, you have knowledge and sweat equity to share!  TAO is seeking shifts of connected community organizers to guide our hackers on resources related to the various challenges.  While you may not be technical, you know the ins and outs and of services and resources available. TAO is seeking shifts of helpful volunteers to ensure our hackers are supported throughout the week while they work!  The volunteer roles we are seeking are mentors, data/researchers, event planning and logistics, AV support, photography &amp; videography.
 
TEAMS - <A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-the-code-the-un-hackathon-for-a-cause-kick-off-tickets-63026316409#team-create" TARGET="_blank">create</A> your own team or sign up as an <A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-the-code-the-un-hackathon-for-a-cause-kick-off-tickets-63026316409?team_reg_type=individual" TARGET="_blank">individual</A> and we will create teams
<UL>
<LI>1 Coach</LI>
<LI>1 Data Analyst</LI>
<LI>1 Project Manager</LI>
<LI>2 Software Developers</LI>
<LI>1 Graphic Designer / UX</LI>
</UL>
 
VOLUNTEERS
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<LI>Photo / Video</LI>
<LI>Mentor/Mediator</LI>
<LI>AV / Systems Help</LI>
<LI>Data Digger/Researcher</LI>
<LI>Community Partner (knowledgeable)</LI>
</UL>
 
<A HREF="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vhiK3SW96Z3Q6On6rmP1pAhoVkprCT7x/view?usp=sharing" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (CBOS) FLYER </A> 
 
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
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