More Than $10,000 in Prizes Up for Grabs at Upcoming New Orleans Hackathon
TURNERSVILLE, N.J., Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 4(th) and 5(th), Computer Measurement Group (CMG) and Tech Talent South will host SpeedNOLA, a weekend of workshops and competition, at Manning's Stadium Club in New Orleans. Participants will receive access to free app development and performance testing workshops and compete for more than $10,000 in prizes. The event is open to both experienced hackers and novices and there will be a cash prize for each level.
"We are very excited to partner with Tech Talent South on this program," said Amanda Hendley, Managing Director of Computer Measurement Group. "Our coding challenges are open to individuals at all levels and will allow competitors to utilize technologies like AI, facial recognition, drones, and blockchain while making an impact on the New Orleans community."
"The hackathon is the perfect community tool to build a challenging and fun weekend for tech enthusiasts, newbies, and seasoned developers alike. We are fortunate to partner with CMG in order to continue our mission to keep building the New Orleans tech and entrepreneurship community, while simultaneously encouraging coding education and utilization. These events are so important to keep New Orleans competitive with other cities and showcase people's talents and the existing tech ecosystem. We're looking forward to seeing what ideas these developers produce- especially as it's centered around community safety innovations and propelling New Orleans forward."
In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive opportunities for training from Tech Talent South and conference passes for CMG's 2018 event. Tech Talent South's instructor of UX Design, Elizabeth Nicholas, will lead the app creation workshop geared toward novices, teaching them how to create a workable MVP (minimum viable product). Participants will also take home raffle items and swag for their participation over the weekend. This hackathon is a part of CMG's 43rd annual imPACt Conference which will draw 200 performance and capacity professionals to New Orleans November 6-9.
About Computer Measurement Group, Inc. (CMG)
Since 1974, Computer Measurement Group, Inc. has been a resource for technology professionals in keeping on top of their field. CMG's Mission is to provide a forum for sharing, learning, and networking among professionals that are charged with IT planning and support for their organizations. Computer Measurement Group provides networking and educational programs including webinars, conferences, and meetups. Members are also able to access - and contribute to - a robust repository of papers, presentations, conference proceedings, and videos. For more information, visit www.cmg.org.
About Tech Talent South
Tech Talent South is a southern-based tech education company, and they are leading the way in sparking a passion for tech in more people in the Southeastern U.S. and beyond. From the 8-week, full-time code immersion bootcamps to their 2-day data analysis workshops, their curriculum provides students with the skills and tools to succeed. https://www.techtalentsouth.com
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