Sep 27, 2023, 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM (UTC)
Africa's Talking Women in Tech Community
Join us this Wednesday to build solutions that can be incorporated in to a business or be a business to leverage on SMS, Voice, USSD, Airtime and Mobile Data to develop user friendly mobile or web applications and scalable solutions to streamline customer support systems and engage customers efficiently and effectively? Get your ticket, let us exchange knowledge, best practices. #WomenInTech
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Overview:
Are you a woman in tech ready to make a lasting impact in the world of mobile engagement? Join our exciting monthly hackathon powered by Africa's Talking communication APIs in partnership with HindSight Ventures, designed exclusively for those ready to get hands-on in building solutions turn startups. This event is your opportunity to unlock your creativity and innovation in the realm of mobile technology.
Problem Statement: How can Corporates and Businesses leverage on SMS, USSD, Voice, Airtime and Mobile Data to develop user friendly mobile or web applications to streamline customer support systems and engage customers efficiently and effectively.
Why Attend?
This more than just a hackathon, get a chance to showcase your solutions to stakeholder and investors to bring you idea to become a real business. The theme aims to harness the power of mobile technologies i.e. SMS, USSD, Airtime, Voice and Mobile Data through the use of our Africa's Talking communication APIs to drive more effective and efficient customer experiences. Participants are expected to craft 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. Whether it's developing user-friendly mobile or web apps, streamlining customer support systems, or inventing entirely new ways to engage customers, your creativity is the limit.
Why join us?
Attending this hackathon means delving into the heart of mobile technology, gaining hands-on expertise, and acquiring profound insights into the capabilities of Africa's Talking APIs. You'll discover how these APIs can revolutionize user engagement on mobile platforms, leaving you with a skill set that's invaluable in the ever-evolving tech landscape. This event isn't just an opportunity; it's your portal to unlock the untapped potential of these powerful tools. Whether you're a seasoned developer, a creative designer, or an eager tech enthusiast, this hackathon beckons you to partake in an enriching experience.
But it's not just about the tech – it's the vibrant community you'll become a part of. Throughout this exhilarating journey, you'll collaborate with a diverse group of like-minded individuals. From tech gurus and industry experts to passionate social entrepreneurs, you'll find yourself in the company of those who share your zeal for improving mobile engagements. Together, you'll harness the power of Africa's Talking APIs to turn your visionary ideas into tangible solutions that can make a real difference in people's lives.
Imagine creating innovations that save lives, empower communities, and pave the way for more seamless mobile interactions. This hackathon is your chance to make that vision a reality. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Join us, and together, let's shape the future of mobile technology and build a world where connections are more meaningful and accessible than ever before.
Key Focus Areas:
These focus areas will challenge participants to think creatively and develop innovative solutions that leverage Africa's Talking APIs to improve mobile engagements across various communication channels to drive efficient and effective customer exxperience.
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: Effective Mobile Engagements
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:
Hackathon idea submission form
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 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, September 27, 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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