Google x Techfugees Copenhagen Hackathon - March

Techfugees Denmark

Hacking social inclusion for and with displaced people. Your chance to work with Google to solve real problems.

Google Denmark

You are invited to take part in the first ever hackathon hosted by Google and Techfugees Denmark to create and develop solutions using technology to empower displaced people. We will be working on building solutions for and with refugees in Denmark, that makes their social inclusion easier. We are looking for participants with skills within: <ul><li>Coding</li><li>Design</li><li>Learning</li><li>Business</li><li>Culture</li><li>Communication</li><li>Law</li><li>And more...</li></ul>We are hosting a 48-hour hackathon at the Danish Google officeBased on the challenges faced by the refugees when arriving in Denmark, your team will build a prototype of a solution. Each team will ideally be composed of both technical and non-technical members, so you can play on each others strengths.You do not need to be able to code to participate!<h3>Practical information</h3>We meet at Google's Danish office located in Skt. Petris Passage 5, on March 5th at 15:30.What you should bring:<ul><li>Computer</li><li>Comfortable clothes for working in</li><li>Lots of Curiosity</li></ul>What we provide:<ul><li>Meals</li><li>Drinks</li><li>Coffee</li><li>Whiteboard markers and writing materials</li><li>A chance to talk to inspiring people and work on real problems</li><li>A chance to work on real problems with talented people</li></ul><h3>Program</h3>Below is the program for the hackathon. Day 1 - Thursday March 5th17:00-17:15: Check-in17:15-17:30: Introduction17:30-18:00: Dinner + get to know each other18:00-19:30: Challenges + groups19:30- : Hack! Day 2 - Friday March 6th08:30-09:15: Coffee + Breakfast09:15-12:00: Hack! + Google Mentors12:30-13:00: Mentors + Lunch13:00-14:30: #IamRemarkable14:30-18:00: Hack!18:00-19:00: Dinner19:00- : Hack!Day 3 - Saturday March 7th09:00-10:00: Coffee10:00-11:00: Final hack11:00-12:00: Presentations12:00-13:00: Lunch13:00-14:00: Finals<h3>About Google and Techfugees Denmark and our partners</h3>Despite being one of the largest tech companies in the world, Google originated from humble beginnings - the product of 2 Stanford University graduates, one a proud refugee, (and a garage). With a company motto of "Do the right thing", the company has sustained a commitment to being a positive force in society.<a href="https://techfugees.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Techfugees</a> is an international impact-driven organisation nurturing a sustainable ecosystem of tech solutions supporting the inclusion of displaced humans. We exist to empower displaced humans and support tech innovation that's design by, with and for them. For any further questions, please contact:Christian from Techfugees Denmark at: caa1707@gmail.com or denmark@techfugees.comBy submitting your information you consent to receive email communication from Techfugees and its programs about events and updates that may interest you.

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