Wikimedia Hackathon 2016

 Jerusalem, 31 March – 3 April, 2016

Hansen House (OpenStreetMap - Google Maps)

» Thursday March 31st:
 * Arrival & Registration

» Friday April 1st:
 * Opening

» Saturday April 2nd:
 * TBD

» Sunday April 3rd:
 * TBD

Welcome to the Wikimedia Hackathon 2016!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

please register here!

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.

Selection of venue photos (check back - more to be added soon! See also Hansen Hospital on Commons):

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.

We are also looking at projects with a special local relevance – see Engaging developer communities for the Wikimedia Hackathon 2016.

Activities around the Hackathon
We're planning a few excursions to several historic sites in and around Jerusalem. Details forthcoming.

Register & Attend!
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17WFRHTCX5_dnCD5hFk1gHEQUz6pTrKp85QsX01rJGa4/viewform please register on this link! ]

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

Accommodation


Accommodation for the Hackathon will be at the 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.

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