Skills Matter is pleased to support BeMyApp Mobile Olympics, a three-day mobile app hackathon which brings together the most creative developers, designers, marketers and ideas people to collaborate on building a working mobile app prototype. Whatever your background, you can use the weekend to:
- get a team around your app idea, build the prototype and receive instant feedback on the project
- discover and try out amazing app development tools and APIs
- meet fantastic people you could start a new venture with
- have a great time learning new skills at break-neck speed
- get involved and enhance your chances of winning a great prize(s)
- gain global media coverage for your prototype
** we also allow observers to attend the hackathon during the Friday night pitch session and judging on Sunday night. To become an observer simply
register for the event and just mention that's how you're going to get involved **
WHAT HAPPENS OVER THE WEEKEND?
Registered idea generators (from any background) are given 1 minute to pitch an app concept on Friday evening to an audience filled with fellow idea generators, developers, designers and marketing gurus.
There’s a flurry of activity as the idea generators look to form teams around their app idea. At the end of all the networking and bargaining, we announce the ideas that will be made into working prototypes and the competition begins!
Teams start working immediately. Teams work throughout the weekend, with a big chunk taking place on Saturday, to build working mobile app prototypes which they present to our panel of judges on Sunday evening. A big basket of fantastic prizes are then given out for the best and most creative apps which will help the most successful teams take their apps to market.
But it doesn’t stop there! This year, BeMyApp is taking place in 6 cities over the same weekend. The very best apps from London, New York, San Francisco, Dallas, Berlin and Paris will be judged in a second competition to find the Best Global App. The winner gains worldwide recognition, media coverage and a diverse user base - all this in less than 72 hours!
You can see a doc with guidelines on what you need to prepare and how to get the most out of the weekend: http://techmeetups.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BeMyApp-for-Participants-London.pdf
ORGANISATION OF THE WEEKEND
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Friday
6pm Doors open and networking
7pm Presentations
8pm Teams form & the competition begins
Saturday
10am Doors open and the hackathon continues
1pm Lunch
2pm Teams continue hacking!
6pm Video checkpoints
8pm Venue shuts down for the night
Sunday
10am Doors open and teams continue hacking
1pm Lunch
2pm The final stretch!
6pm Presentations
6:30pm Judging
7pm Winners announced, Best Local App is submitted into Best Global App running, and celebratory drinks!
Prizes for the winning teams will be announced soon!
WANT TO JOIN IN BUT HAVE QUESTIONS? READ ON...
What do I need to be an idea generator?
You can be anyone with an app idea who wants to build a team and prototype. If you’re a developer, come and find the designer and marketer for your project. If you’re business minded, find developers and designers to bring your idea to life.
Can I work on an existing app idea?
Yes, you can work on an app idea that you and even your business has already researched, but you should not bring along ideas that you’ve already started coding – the weekend is all about building the all-important prototype.
What platforms can I develop for?
Any! Whether it’s an iPhone, iPhone, Android, HTML5 or Windows Phone 7 app, we’re there to support you in building it!
Do I need to have a certain level of experience to get involved?
No, the hackathon is about learning as well as applying your skills so you can get involved no matter how experienced you are.
What’s expected of me over the weekend?
You’ll get most out of the weekend by joining a team and building a working prototype of your app over the weekend. We’ll have plenty of mentors, both technical and business oriented, who can help you to use new tools and APIs, as well as help you evaluate how attractive and sticky your app is looking.
What should I bring?
Your enthusiasm, your portable computer, the mobile device you’re building for and your camera to immortalize the making of your application!
What is the judging criteria for the apps?
The apps will be judged on their usability, innovation, business potential and execution.
Who owns the apps created?
The apps are owned solely by their creators – we’ll provide you with some terms which you can use so your team knows where they all stand. Do note that we do not get involved legally so it is important that you discuss this with your team before you start on the prototype so everyone is clear on ownership.
REGISTRATION
Registration is open so book your tickets at the official event website.
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