API Hackathon

At Hack the Gap, we want to continue to serve where we can. As we are social distancing, we want to create a space and opportunity to connect and build solutions.

During the virtual hackathon and hybrid demo day, we welcome participants to co-create technology solutions to address the challenges and opportunities they see in their communities.

“API is short for ‘Application Programming Interface’ . An API is a set of rules that lets programs talk to each other, exposing data and functionality across the Internet in a consistent format.” Twilio’s REST APIs

SCHEDULE

Kick-off:

September 18th: 1pm - 5pm CST

  • 1-2pm Lunch and mingle

  • 1:30-3pm Connect with employers

    - Virtual attendees will schedule meetings with recruiters and employers

    - In person attendees can visit employer tables

  • 3-5pm Connect with team members and start ideation process

    - We'll also connect you with your own technical mentors and help you schedule your team checkins

Optional Daily Check-ins:

September 19th - October 1st: 12pm CT via Slack and Social media

- Raffle Prizes

- Connect with mentors

- Answer general questions

Demo day (Virtual): We highly encourage teams to prerecord their demos*

October 2nd: 11am - 12:30pm CT

  • Kickoff 11am

  • Demos start at 11:15am

  • Prizes announced at 12:15pm

Raffle Prizes: We will have raffle prizes throughout so stay tuned via our social media channels

Prizes: There will be cash prizes for the top team

For more event details, email us at hello@hackthegap.com if you have any questions.

WHAT

Hack the Gap API Hackathon is a 1 week long hackathon aimed at creating a high-energy week where women and non-binary people from all backgrounds and experience levels can enjoy an accessible, approachable, positive experience.

WHY

To have fun, connect with others and challenge yourself to build a project in one week with a team in a safe place to hack and explore and build without the headwinds of inherent bias and sexism in tech.

WHO

We need idea people, designers, data people, testers, and programmers. If you don't code, that's cool. Come as you are!

Hack the Gap is for woman-identified and non-binary people. We use an inclusive definition of “woman.”

Not sure if this event is for you? Get in touch with us.

Mentors and Volunteers

We’re looking for team mentors! Sign up here.