[open-government] Random Hacks Of Kindness - Oxford

Tue Nov 8 19:21:25 UTC 2011

Dear David,

could we please arrange not to have OGD and RHoK next year at the same
time? It has created a headache last year and will so this year here
in Berlin, Germany.

my2ct
Daniel

2011/11/8 David Eaves <david at eaves.ca>:
> Kevin,
>
> Thank you for posting and for making space for the opendata hackers at RHoK!
> Hope people are able to get together and find something interesting to work
> on!
>
> cheers,
> dave
>
> On 11-11-08 5:52 AM, Kevin Carmody wrote:
>
> Hello Open Data types,
>
> I hope you all don't mind me posting a RHoK event to the Open Data lists.
> Many of you may remember that last year in Oxford we hosted an Open Data
> Hack Day, which was a big success. Well this year we've decided to focus on
> RHoK, but of course, any Open Data heads are welcome to come use the
> facilities.
>
> Please join us on December 3rd and 4th for a RHoK hackathon in Oxford.
>
> Hacking for Humanity
>
> Throughout the weekend, we will be coding around real world problems from
> all over the world.
>
> RHoK has been working with subject matter experts from around the world to
> develop problem statements addressing real world development  and
> humanitarian challenges.  These problem statements will be the hacking
> challenges thrown out to the developers at the RHoK hackathon. In Oxford, we
> will have subject matter experts and problems from Oxfam  GB, based in
> Oxford. See those statements as they develop at www.rhok.org.
>
> At the end of the weekend, we'll invite you to share your RHoK application
> with the group and see your work put to use on the ground to save lives and
> alleviate suffering.
>
> What Do I Need?
> We will provide facilities, power, food and refreshments to help you write
> your application. Just bring  your laptop, ideas, and enthusiasm to complete
> the mix.
>
> When and Where?
> The Oxford hackathon will take place from Saturday, December 3rd at 09:00
> until Sunday,
> December 4th at 17:00. It will be held at the offices of White October (
> http://www.whiteoctober.co.uk/ ), Unit 3 The Gallery, 54 Marston Street,
> Oxford.
>
> Space is limited so sign up now:
> http://www.rhok.org/event/oxford-united-kingdom
>
> Best wishes
>
> Kevin Carmody
>
> RHoK Oxford
>
>
>
>
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