Hackathon: How the Events Industry Can Help the Unsheltered/Homeless

WHAT IS IT?

The EduCon pre-conference Hackathon is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines behind-the-scenes hackathon design strategies through an actual hands-on hackathon. Participants will work with their teammates to come up with an innovative solution to the hackathon challenge.

Challenge: 

How might the hospitality/tourism industries reduce or prevent unsheltered/homelessness?

Teams:

Diverse teams of 5; maximum 40 participants in total

Mentors:

Subject matter experts that are available to assist teams as they work on their solutions

Pitches:

Teams will pitch their solutions during a concurrent session time slot on Wednesday afternoon

Judges:

EduCon audience viewing pitches

Prize:

A donation to help fight homelessness will be made on behalf of the winning team

Facilitators

Donna Kastner
Jamie Murdock

Mentors

Illah Schalles Headshot

Illah Schalles

Josh Dean

William Thompson Headshot

William Thomson

Michelle Crames

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, June 11

1 – 2 p.m. CST

Pre-conference introductory webinar for hackathon registrants (will be recorded and sent to participants afterward)

Monday, June 24

7 – 8:30 p.m.

Reception/Team Meet & Greet
@ The Mixing Room, Lobby Level, JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

Tuesday, June 25

8:30 a.m.

Breakfast

9 a.m.

Hackathon experience begins
@ The Mixing Room, Lobby Level, JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE

Noon

Working Lunch

3 p.m.

Hackathon experience concludes

Wednesday, June 26

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Pitch-a-thon: Hackathon Teams Pitch Their Solutions to Help the Unsheltered Homeless
@ True Story Studio

PAST HIGHLIGHTS

  • This was truly the best adult education experience I have ever attended. I loved the entire experience.

  • This process really opened my mind for the rest of the meeting and put me in a totally different mindset. I can't say that my overall CL experience would have been so impactful if I didn't get out of my comfort zone and participate in the Hack Session. THANK YOU!

  • I am a very introverted person. I am new to this industry. This event made me come out of my shell and talk to people outside of my daily role. I had no idea what to expect going into this but I can see myself doing this in a few years once I have some experience.

  • This was perfect as I have been asked to create a Hackathon for my own company and now I have first-hand experience. Thank you for providing the opportunity and making it fun!

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HOW TO REGISTER

The hackathon has a limited number of participants to maximize your experience so don’t miss your chance!

Select Hackathon as an add-on during registration. The price of the workshop is $95.

Already registered? Email educon@executivevents.com or call 1.866.483.0174 or +1.303.731.1035 and let them know you want to add the Hackathon to your registration.

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