Wikimedia Hackathon 2016

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Wikimedia Hackathon is a major event that gathers more than 150 developers from around the world to improve the technological infrastructure of Wikipedia, based  MediaWiki and Wikimedia code development.

'''Meet the Wikimedia Tech community; Learn about the technologies and projects powering Wikipedia and thousands of MediaWikis; Propose or join a demo-able project to hack on during the event. Developers new to Wikimedia and tech-curious editors are also welcome! Just bring your laptop, ideas, and energy to contribute – we promise a great event, cool atmosphere and an inspiring venue!'''

The event will be held in the Hansen House, a historical hospital transformed to a new media and exhibition space in the tranquil heart of Jerusalem. Today the Hansen House is Center for Design, Media and Technology. The center includes exhibition spaces, an animation lab, theater performance space, a projection room, studios for visiting artists and the Graduate Programs of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem.

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Main Development Focus
Work in progress — get involved!

The main goal of the hackathon is to complete Community Wishlist projects. We are defining a list of recommended projects right now. If your work is related to one of these tasks please add the link.

We are also looking at projects with a special local relevance – see Engaging developer communities for the Wikimedia Hackathon 2016. You are welcome to add your task.

Activities around the Hackathon
* Activities are subjected to change Thursday:

Early arrivals can join tours to the Machane Yehuda Market and to the Old City of Jerusalem. Then we split into groups and go out for dinner at local restaurants.

Friday:

We will start our morning with a short rooftop view of Jerusalem landscape at the hostel.

At the evening - Beer & Pizza night for some community quality time.

Saturday:

Gala event with the local Israeli high-tech community.

Register & Attend!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Please register on this link!

Registration and participation are free, but candidates will be choosen according to relevant experience and contribution to free knowledge and Wikimedia projects.

Hackathon attendees will include ([//www.mediawiki.org/w/index.php?title=Wikimedia_Hackathon_2016/Attendees&action=edit + add yourself]):

Scholarships
Scholarship applications are open until January 22nd. Please apply here

We allow submissions requests a full scholarship (flight & accommodation) or 2 options for partial scholarship (flight only or accommodation only).

Accommodation


Accommodation for the Hackathon will be at the Post Hostel, a newly opened, stylish urban hostel, with an eclectic and contemporary blend of design, culture, people and experiences, attracting a wide range of travellers from all corners of the world. (Local media about the venue here).

The Post Hostel is located at 23 Jaffa St., a central location with lots of adjacent attractions.

Accommodation is in shared rooms of between 2 to 10 people in a room. The rooms are very spacious and include a showers and bathrooms in each room.

If you do not want to stay at the hostel, there are a few recommended hotels near the hostel, available by booking directly:

- Alon Hotel

- Jerusalem Tower Hotel

- Shani Hotel

- Jerusalem Inn

- Eldan Hotel

- Montefiore Hotel

We have arranged for regular transport between the hostel and the Hackathon venue.

Organization
Coming soon. See tag/wikimedia-hackathon-2016-organization/.

Visas
See Visa information


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 Registration

please register here!



Venue and Accommodation
 * Venue - Hansen House (OpenStreetMap - Google Maps)
 * Accommodation - The Post Hostel



FAQ

Tasks

+ add a task  Attendees

[//www.mediawiki.org/w/index.php?title=Wikimedia_Hackathon_2016/Attendees&action=edit + add yourself]  » Thursday March 31st:
 * Arrival & Registration Tours at the Old City of Jerusalem  Dinner at the local restaurants

» Friday April 1st:
 * Opening All-day hacking   Lunch at the venue    Beer & Pizza night

» Saturday April 2nd:
 * All-day hacking  Lunch at the venue    Gala event

» Sunday April 3rd:
 * Hacking Closing

 Contact us at

hackathon2016@wikimedia.org.il Photos and Media

Find and upload on Commons Elsewhere


 * 1) wmhack (on IRC and as a hashtag)


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