Who's ready for VHacks Global in Paris, France?
Follow along our social media channels to learn more about this year's planning committee, read testimonials from prior participants, & for details regarding this year's application!
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Today we'd like to share some exciting news -- this year's hackathon has offically been moved to November 7-9, 2019 per request of our current sponsors and NGO partners. This will provide… https://t.co/cwpfPIVhoX
LAST CALL for #VHacksGlobal 2019 applications! Be sure to APPLY BY JUNE 7th at https://t.co/SAjtCYY44u! 📝
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Paris, France | August 22-25
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#VHacks#VHacksGlobal#Hackathon#Programming#Adobe#Paris#France#Apply#Opportunity#France#Ruby#Competition#International#Students
Our #VHacksGlobal2019 application is officially open!
Apply today at https://t.co/SAjtCYY44u!
Additional questions and inquiries may be directed to [email protected].
What social change issues is our #VHacksGlobal Director of Logistics passionate about?
“I believe everyone is entitled to inalienable rights, and every government should strive toward creating an environment where these rights are respected and granted to every person.”
~ Madina
What social change is our Director of Partnerships passionate about?
“Since the drought struck my community in Southern California a few years ago, I’ve always been passionate about environmental convservation and spreading awareness of climate change.”
~ Austin
What’s a fun fact about our Director of Sponsorships and Finance?
“I sing in the Harvard University Choir and in 2016-2018 was a member of the Harvard Din and Tonics, a jazz a cappella group. Last summer, I financed, planned, and led the 10-week tour around the world.”
~ Michael
“I joined the #VHacksGlobal planning committee because the existence of a hackathon that emphasizes long-term impact and socially-aware hacking excites me greatly.”
- Shivani, Director of Marketing
Sophomore Integrative Biology major at @Harvard
Up next we have Nicole, our second Co-Director for #VHacksGlobal in Paris, France!
Nicole has quite the plethora of hackathon expeirence, including being an organizer for @hack_harvard !
She believes in the impacts of a strong education and mentorship of younger students.
Meet Natalie, one of our two amazing Co-Directors for #VHacksGlobal 2019!
Natalie is a Junior Computer Science major at @BU_Tweets with a passion for sustainability and global warming.
Stay tuned as Natalie is one of many talented #WomenInTech that will change the world!
What was it like to compete in the Vatican's first hackathon? Hear from team #HoyaHaxa about their experience @VHacks2018 working on migrant and refugee issues! https://t.co/YXobvL8pBV
120 students from 57 universities around the globe participated at the first ever hackathon at the Vatican.
I had the honor of giving the closing keynote at the Vatican and here are my takeaways of this extraordinary event https://t.co/REVQCyKxAD
Pope Francis asked the young people "not to keep quiet. Even if others keep quiet, if we older people and leaders keep quiet, if the whole world keeps quiet and loses its joy, I ask you: Will you cry out?"
https://t.co/XM2mh6wUpF
Two weeks ago we shared the news that the Vatican was hosting it's first hack, @VHacks2018
Here's a follow-up story via @TheAtlantic on the outcomes -
https://t.co/4GDgR7enAm
Excited to be here at #VHacks with over 100 brilliant young minds from around the world to solve some of our globe's toughest challenges! @VHacks2018 #socent