almost 3 years ago

OpenD/I Hackathon Kickoff

Hi Hacker,

The challenges have now been revealed and you can now start forming your team.

Hackathon Summary

Today, a few big corporations manage 90% of the world's data and IT systems, and we are supposed to trust them. We are here to challenge that.

This 30-day intensive hackathon collaborates with the brightest minds in the cloud, web3 infra, data, zero-knowledge proofs, blockchain, and AI. Together, we will innovate and construct open technologies that will reshape data, web3, and the world's IT infrastructure for the next 10-20 years.

Virtual and in-person (28 Nov - 28 Dec)
$50k USD worth of Prizes
4 Hackathon Challenges
Build open source
10+ Mentoring sessions
Workshops
Gain Industry experience, and career advancements, connect with tech leaders & network

Key Dates:

28 Nov: Details for all four hackathons are now available on (https://open.devpost.com/).
28 Nov - 02 Dec: Team formation. Network and find your fellow teammates.
02 Dec & 04 Dec: Orientation Days
05 Dec: Start Hacking!
05 - 22 Dec: Mentoring sessions, workshops and more
22 Dec: Judging & winner selection (virtual and in-person). Pitch night, final product demonstrations, and selection of winning teams.
27 - 28 Dec: Winning Teams Announcements & After Party

Next steps

You need to attend the orientation session: We have 4 orientation day options available (2 virtual, 2 in-person). Reserve your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opendi-hackathon-orientation-day-virtual-in-person-tickets-768289804487?aff=oddtdtcreator

Form Your Team: Collaboration is key. Form or join a team via DevPost, our dedicated Discord channel, or connect with each other in person. This is your chance to combine skills, ideas, and visions with like-minded innovators.

Networking and Collaboration: This hackathon is more than a competition; it's a hub for networking, learning, and innovation. Learn from our experts & panelists in the Open D/I Summit, and connect with peers, mentors, and industry experts. Share ideas, seek advice, and build lasting relationships.

We're excited to see your creative solutions and look forward to making a future where technology is open, secure, and beneficial for all.

If you have any questions/issues, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] OR on Discord. (https://discord.com/invite/6QDSHqbBvP)

Wishing you all the best as you embark on this exciting journey!

Regards,
The Openmesh Team