Wikimedia Hackathon 2016

{| ! Welcome to Wikimedia Hackathon 2016 Jerusalem, 31 March–03 April 2016 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17WFRHTCX5_dnCD5hFk1gHEQUz6pTrKp85QsX01rJGa4/viewform Please register here! ] Wikimedia Hackathon is a major event that brings together more than 150 developers from all around the world to improve the technological infrastructure of Wikipedia, particularly the MediaWiki platform on which it is based, and the Wikimedia code development. This is your opportunity to meet the Wikimedia tech community, learn about the technologies and projects that power Wikipedia and thousands of other MediaWiki based websites and 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!
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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 putting together 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.

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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Activities around the Hackathon
* Activities are subjected to change * Thursday Early arrivals can join tours to the Mahane 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!

Interested technologists and hackers of all backgrounds are welcome at the Hackathon. Some experience with the MediaWiki software is required. Registration and participation are free, but candidates will be choosen according to relevant experience and contribution to free knowledge and Wikimedia projects. Wikimedia Israel will hold a preparatory meeting for Israeli developers before the hackathon. Those who are not well acquainted with MediaWiki are encouraged to download and read about it here on mediawiki.org or in any other available source.

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

Participation
Attendence of the event itself is free (including meals and refreshments), but subject to approval. When filling out your application, you may request a fully funded participation, i.e. including flight & accommodations, or choose one of two options for partially funded participation, i.e. funded flight only or funded accommodations only.

Participation applications can be submitted until 22 January 2016. Please apply here

Accommodations


Accommodations 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 nearby attractions.

The rooms are shared. There are 2-10 beds in a room, depending on its size. The rooms are very spacious and each includes at least one shower and one toilet.

A bed costs ₪200 per night (approx. US$50). The organizers can cover this cost for some participants, but not all (see Participation for more information). In any event, you can reserve a bed and settle the payment through the organizers (you do not have to contact the hostel directly).

If you do not want to stay at the hostel, there are several nearby hotels that we recommend. Please make a reservation directly at the following webpages:
 * Alon Hotel
 * Jerusalem Tower Hotel
 * Shani Hotel
 * Jerusalem Inn
 * Eldan Hotel
 * Montefiore Hotel

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

Airport transfer:

The airport is served by the official shuttle and private taxis.

Nesher Shuttle

Nesher shuttles operate regularly (24/7) between Ben Gurion international airport (TLV) and Jerusalem. The shuttle is a 10-seat van that departs when full, fare is 64 NIS per person. At Ben Gurion international airport, exit the arrivals hall at exit 01 and follow signage to Jerusalem shuttle. The shuttle will drop you off at your address of choice in Jerusalem. You can book Nesher shuttle on your way back to the airport by phone (+972-2-6257227). Reservations should be made at least 1 day in advance (for departures on Saturday night or Sunday morning-noon you should book no later than Friday at noon, after which reservation office is closed until Sunday morning). The shuttle will pick you up from your address of choice in Jerusalem, dropping at airport's terminal 3. Passengers that need to get to airport's terminal 1 will ask the driver to stop at terminal 1 in the beginning of the journey.

Taxis The official Taxi dispatcher is located at exit 03 (past the train station, which currently does not serve to Jerusalem directly). If you are 4 people you can hire a private taxi to/from the airport for the roughly the same price of 4 people in the shuttle.

You need to begin your process in the airport 3 hours before departure, therefore when reserving your means of transportation - aim to be at the airport 3 hours before departure time.

For more information, see Ben Gurion international airport official website.

Organization
Have a question? Need our help? Please don't hesitate to contact us at - [mailto:hackathon2016@wikimedia.org.il hackathon2016@wikimedia.org.il] or [mailto:chen@wikimedia.org.il chen@wikimedia.org.il].

See also: tag/wikimedia-hackathon-2016-organization/.

Visas
See Visa information


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Registration

please register here!



Venue and accommodations
 * Venue - Hansen House (OpenStreetMap - Google Maps)
 * Accommodations - 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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