What is HackIstanbul?HackIstanbul is Turkey’s first MLH (Major League Hacking)-approved hackathon. “Hacking” is the act of combining different technologies and ideas to create new products. HackIstanbul gives participating teams 24 hours to solve societal problems with their creativity and the technology at their disposal.
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LocationTo be announced. Follow hackIstanbul.org to find out!
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FAQ
What is the date of the event?
The hackathon will start during the 26th and continue onto the 27th of November 2016. Where will the event be? Undecided as of yet. Our negotiations with our sponsors are still in progress. We will announce the venue ASAP. What do you mean by “hacking?” Rather than “breaking into” security systems via privilege escalation and the like (cracking), we mean the development of new products and solutions by combining different technologies and ideas. Who can come to the event? Is there an age limit? We accept everyone from ages 14 to 100. It is motivation and talent that we want to emphasize the most. However, there is a limit on participants. |
What should my hack look like?
You can create whatever you like as long as you don't violate core values. However in order to win your hack should solve a problem, improve the community and help others. Does it cost anything to enter? Not at all! Thanks to our sponsors, HackIstanbul is completely free for entrants. What should I bring? A photo ID for registration, and a laptop and various electronics to design and create your product. What you can’t bring is a finished project. How are the teams formed? Each team can have a maximum of 4 people. You can choose your teammates, or enter alone. If you want, you can even decide to help out people you’ve just met during the event! |
How are the winners determined?
A jury will base their ruling on a given project’s technical complexity, approach to solving its corresponding problem and its effectiveness at doing so. What is the MLH? MLH (Major League Hacking) is a student-oriented competition organization committee based primarily in the US. MLH sponsors and assists in the organization of hackathons, and is recognized and respected by many major corporations. Where can I find the event schedule? The event schedule will be displayed on its corresponding page when it is released. Follow our social media accounts to find out when! |