Jan. 29: Federal open data hackathon in Montreal

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Jan. 29: Federal open data hackathon in Montreal

Rocha, Roberto (Montreal Gazette)
Apologies if this has already been discussed on the list. I don’t recall seeing it.

See press release below.


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CANADIAN OPEN DATA EXPERIENCE COMES TO MONTREAL

Nationwide Hackathon calling on Montreal coders
to help change the world, one app at a time

Montreal, QC — January 23, 2015 — The Government of Canada is looking for tech enthusiasts, willing to test their digital prowess against a ticking clock.

After a first stop in Toronto, the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board, along with Ray Sharma of XMG Studio Inc., continue their nation-wide tour to promote CODE 2015 – The Canadian Open Data Experience and will be in Montreal on January 29th.

Part of the Government of Canada’s Action Plan on Open Government, CODE 2015 inspires the open data community to come together to compete over 48 hours to create web and mobile apps using federal data sets available at open.canada.ca. Participants are also encouraged to work mash-up data from all levels of government when developing their apps.

Students, entrepreneurs and innovators are invited to come learn about Open Government in Canada, and how CODE 2015 is inspiring Canadians to use open data to build a better world. Speak with Minister Clement, Ray Sharma and past and future participants. The Montreal stop is organized in partnership with MTL NewTech, a non-profit dedicated to fostering the startup ecosystem in Montreal; and hosted by With-Intent "Startups +PlusMontreal", at La Commune, a beautiful cooperative co-working space in the heart of Old-Port Montreal.

Date:  January 29th, 2015

Time & Schedule:  Registration: 5:30pm – 6:00pm, Speakers & networking: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: La Commune, 440 Place Jacques Cartier, H2Y 3B3, Montreal

For more Information, please contact:

Lydia Schaele, XMG Studio Inc., 647-526-5630, Lydia [at] xmg.com
Katherine Vanda, High Road, 514-798-6145, Katherine.vanda [at] highroad.com

Background:

Why Open Data: The Government of Canada has been working with the national and international open government community to create greater transparency and accountability, increase citizen engagement, and drive innovation and economic opportunities through open data, open information, and open dialogue. The Digital Canada 150 Strategy reinforces these goals. CODE showcases not only the breadth of data available to Canadians, but also the depth of talent in Canada’s developer community, while also opening doors for future technology and business leaders.

How it works: The CODE hackathon takes place over the weekend of International Open Data Day from February 20 to February 22, 2015. The national competition is open to anyone 18 and over interested in developing applications (web & mobile) using at least one federal dataset from open.canada.ca, regardless of digital prowess. Participants can take part in three ways: apply to attend the 48-hour event at one of three VIP HUBs in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal; register to participate from a space made available by CODE supporters; or participate virtually. At the end of the CODE hackathon, participants submit their completed applications online to be evaluated and considered for $40,000 in prizes.

 

 

 

 

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