ATX Hack for Change next Weekend

Originally published on the Clarify.io blog. View archived copy.

Next weekend (May 31st & June 1st), we’re attending the ATX Hack for Change. It’s the annual civic and social good hackathon hosted at St Edward’s University in conjunction with the National Day of Civic Hacking. It’s only our second hackathon appearance but we believe it’s incredibly important for the simple reason that more and more government information is made available via audio and video streams. But on the flip side, how useful are these formats if they can’t be cataloged, indexed, and searched after the fact?

It’s a unique approach to a hackathon. Instead of just getting together to work on creative ideas, a number of local nonprofit are bringing their problems and people to the table. Each nonprofit has identified project ideas and Project Owners to serve as experts for the weekend. Hackers can sign up, show up, find the project that inspires them the most, and join a team to help make the world a better place.

Bring your laptop, creativity, and enthusiasm for design to ATX Hack for Change and enjoy delicious eats and tasty, caffeinated (and/or alcoholic) drinks over a fast-paced weekend designing for change.

About The Event

ATX Hack for Change is the annual civic and social good hackathon hosted by St. Edward’s University in conjunction with the National Day of Civic Hacking. This year’s event is co-presented by St. Edward’s University, South by Southwest, and Open Austin. By providing a space for non-profits and other community organizations to directly access the skills and expertise of Austin’s most noble technologists, we hope to facilitate the creation of tools and solutions that have long-term impact for the good of the city as a whole.

Social Event
May 30th 7 PM – 9 PM at Thirteen23
506 Congress Ave #200
Austin, TX 78701