Call For Code 2020 - Adelaide SA

_“The climate crisis is caused by us -and the solutions must come from us. We have the tools: technology is on our side”_ António GuterresSecretary-General of the United Nations ANSWER THE CALL. TAKE ON CLIMATE CHANGE. Now in its third year, the Call for Code Initiative is the largest technical challenge of its kind. The 2020 Call for Code Global Challenge asks the world's developers to build solutions for climate change. The world is facing unprecedented, interconnected environmental challenges and we believe technology can help. In 2020, Call for Code is aligned to the UN 75thanniversary global conversation theme of climate change, with a focus on water sustainability, energy sustainability, & disaster resiliency _COMMIT TO THE CAUSE. PUSH FOR CHANGE. ANSWER THE CALL. _ Join a movement of: * 210,000+ developers, data scientists & problem solvers• * 165+nations * 8,000+ applications built * Have the chance to win: $200,000 USD * Open Source support from The Linux Foundation * Meetings with mentors& potential investors * Solution implementation support through IBM's Code and Response program Calling all developers and tech geeks to join us for a weekend of hacking, solution building and inspiration. Get Coding: https://developer.ibm.com/callforcode/ [https://developer.ibm.com/callforcode/] SCHEDULE Day 1 10:00am - Doors Open 11:30am - Welcome 12:30pm - Lunch 1:00pm - Hacking starts! 5:30pm - Doors close Day 2 10:30am - Doors Open 11:00am - Pitch practice 12:00pm - Lunch 1:00pm - Hacking stops 1:30pm - Presentations 3:00pm - Judging 4:00pm - Winners announced ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Its important to us to create a safe space so teams can build out amazing solutions using some of the best tech around: by getting a ticket to Call for Code Melbourne you agree to the following Code of Conduct (https://w3.ibm.com/developer/docs/events/code-conduct/ [https://w3.ibm.com/developer/docs/events/code-conduct/]) For the Call For Code FAQ's and Official Rules please go here: https://callforcode.org/faq/ [https://callforcode.org/faq/] The health and safety of our participants is of the utmost importance to us. In light of COVD-19 please adhere to the below self-screening questionnaire. It is a condition of entry that you follow the below guidance IBM SELF-SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE 1. Have you traveled to these areas/countries impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the last 14 days (https://w3-connections.ibm.com/blogs/f7695147-c76e-48c3-a0f9-3d5f70e221f0/entry/Novel_Coronavirus_in_Chinalang=en_us [https://w3-connections.ibm.com/blogs/f7695147-c76e-48c3-a0f9-3d5f70e221f0/entry/Novel_Coronavirus_in_China?lang=en_us]) OR have been in close contact with a person confirmed to have a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection? If yes, a. Do self-quarantine for 14 days b. Seek medical care right away if you experience any symptoms. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms. c. Avoid contact with others. d. Not travel while sick. e. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. f. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to avoid spreading the virus to others. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, if soap and water are not available. 2. Do you have any of the following symptoms? a. Cough b. Fever c. Shortness of breath d. Difficulty of breathing or other respiratory symptoms If you answer yes to any of these, you should seek medical care right away. Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms. Reminder: If at any point you experience any flu-like symptoms like fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty of breathing or tiredness, you should seek immediate medical attention.