Tag: hackathon

  • #Datathon2018: An online Data Hackathon

    Data Science Society is organizing the first ONLINE #Datathon2018 – a 48-hours challenge for all people passionate about data, willing to experiment with new types of data, and expand their network of connections in the field globally. The Online #Datathon2018 The Datathon is one of the initiatives of Data Science Society, happening for the third…

  • NBA Basketball Analytics Hackathon

    The National Basketball Association is hosting an Analytics Hackathon. Application are accepted until August 6, 2017 and the actual competition occurs on September 23-24, 2017. The competition has 2 focus areas: Basketball Analytics Business Analytics The prizes for winning consist of: Lunch with NBA Commissioner A trip to the All-Star Game Tickets to a game…

  • Open Data Day 2015

    Today, February 21, 2015 is Open Data Day. What is it? Around the globe, cities are hosting hackathons centered around open data. The rules are fairly open-ended as long as the event is open and uses open data. Who is it for? Designers Developers Statisticians Librarians Citizens If you want to get involved, check the…

  • Virtual Global Hackathon – HackSki

    The Data Science Association in conjunction with Big Data Denver is hosting an online global data hackathon. The hackathon is title: HackSki. Create the best mobile phone app and/or website free to the public providing the best possible route/time decision to get to the ski slopes. Details When – February 21 – 28, 2015 Where…

  • Hackathons with Data are Everywhere

    It seems that competitions and meetups for hacking data are all over the place. Coding challenges have been around for a long time. Recently, it appears that data is being thrown into the mix. I think the idea is great. Instead of just hacking some app, why not hack with some data that might help…

  • Global Data Hackathon

    What is being hyped as the First Global Data Hackathon is scheduled for April 28-29, 2012.  The event is being organized by Data Science London.  BoostTurku in Finland is organising a group for the Hackathon event. See the website at Datathon.