Nov 29, 2023, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Africa's Talking Women in Tech Community
Join us at our open hackathon every last Wednesday of the month. Build with us, present feature requests, give feedback, or contribute to our open-source APIs and SDKs. THEME: Education Solutions Get your ticket, let us exchange knowledge, and best practices, submit feature requests, and innovate. Tell a sister to tell a sister. #WomenInTech
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Overview:
Are you curious about how you could be a catalyst for change in education through the power of technology? Have you ever wondered how to use 2G technology to influence the education field?
Then the Africa's Talking Women in Tech Hackathon: Education Solutions is the place for you.
Why Attend?
In this hackathon, innovation meets empowerment, and technology becomes a catalyst for change. In an era defined by limitless possibilities, this groundbreaking event sets the stage for tech enthusiasts, innovators, and visionaries to converge and chart a course toward revolutionising education in Africa. Attendees of this hackathon are not just spectators; they are active participants in a mission to shape the future of education on the continent.
In the hackathon, participants will build innovative solutions that enhance user interactions using products from Africa's Talking, the leading communication platform in Africa. Our versatile APIs, including SMS, USSD, Voice, and Airtime. If you're passionate about technology and education, this event is an opportunity to be a part of a transformative movement that seeks to create solutions and opportunities for a brighter future in Africa. Join us, and together, let's code a better tomorrow.
Why join us?
Attending this hackathon means delving into the heart of education technology, gaining hands-on expertise, and acquiring profound insights into the capabilities of Africa's Talking APIs in the context of education. You'll discover how these APIs can revolutionise learning experiences, leaving you with a skill set that's invaluable in the ever-evolving tech landscape, especially in the realm of education.
But it's not just about the tech – it's the vibrant education community you'll become a part of. Throughout this exhilarating journey, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of like-minded individuals. This event isn't just an opportunity; it's your portal to unlock the untapped potential of these powerful tools to transform the way we teach and learn. Whether you're a seasoned educator, a creative instructional designer, or an eager tech enthusiast with a passion for education, this hackathon beckons you to partake in an enriching experience.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Join us, and together, let's shape the future of education technology and build a world where learning is more meaningful and accessible than ever before.
Key Focus Areas:
Target Attendees:
These diverse groups of attendees will bring a range of skills, perspectives, and ideas to the hackathon, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment for innovation.
All developers, from all fields, are welcome for the hackathon.
What to Expect as an Attendee:
Solution Criteria:
Developer Documentation (We welcome feedback)
THEME: Education Solutions
The winning solution will receive cash prizes as follows:
More exclusive prizes and giveaways to attendees.
Contribute to open-source.
Agenda:
1. Introductions
2. Overview
3. Ideation
4. Building/hacking: Code in GitHub/GitLab/BitBucket and deploy in Docker/Automated CI/Travis CI/Bamboo
5. Demonstration and Wrap-up
Note: Carry a laptop
Opportunities:
Submit your Idea:
Join our community channels:
Africa's Talking powers communications solutions across Africa with simplified access to telco infrastructure, developers use our powerful SMS, USSD, Voice, Airtime and Data, and Payments APIs to bring their ideas to life, as they build and sustain scalable businesses.
Africa's Talking community allows developers to learn skills for the modern-day African Developer. We are language and framework agnostic. All developers are welcome. This is where Africa's Talking developers community meets to build, learn and exchange knowledge.
We are helping software developers and businesses to bring their ideas to life through easy-to-use APIs quickly.
Everyone is welcome!
Transport:
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
5:30 AM – 4:00 PM UTC
5:30 AM | Introductions |
6:00 AM | Overview and Ideation |
8:00 AM | Hands-on Hackathon |
10:00 AM | Lunch |
11:00 AM | Hands-on Hacking |
2:00 PM | Demonstration and Wrap-up |
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