What is Technica?
Technica is the world’s largest all-women and nonbinary hackathon, hosted annually at the University of Maryland.
Over the duration of 24 hours, Women and non-binary people are immersed in tech culture and encouraged to exercise their imagination to create interesting and innovative hacks.
This year’s theme is “Go Beyond”. At Technica, we want to see women and non-binary folks thrive and go beyond society’s expectations for them. We encourage all attendees to take your tech journey beyond Technica. Don’t stop at our hackathon, attend others and keep creating. Technica is meant to catapult you further in your career, and help you to continue achieving. As you advance in your career, go beyond your duties at work, become a mentor and help to advance the next generation of women in tech. Whatever your goals and aspirations, remember you can always #GoBeyond.
Registration
Come build using hardware, software, or anything you want with other hackers! You don’t have to know how to code to be a hacker. Hackers can be students, designers, or just any tech-lover out there!
Hacker
Come help with the operations! Volunteers are a huge helping hand and help make sure the hackathon runs smoothly. Anyone of any gender can volunteer and help make Technica a success!
Coming Soon
Come help hackers with their ideas by being a resource for hackers who may have questions about their projects. Mentors can be anyone of any gender willing to share their knowledge!
Coming SoonFrequently Asked Questions
What is a “hackathon”?
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A hackathon is a technology-focused event where individuals and teams work on new projects in a short period of time. You can build anything you want. An app, a robot, a website. The only limit is your imagination!
Why make an all-women hackathon?
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Women are underrepresented in the tech world, and it’s up to everyone to change that! We are creating a welcoming environment to show that there is a place in tech for every lady out there while building cool projects and sharing stories at Technica.
Do I need to know how to code?
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You don’t need ANY coding experience to participate! If you do, that’s great! If you don’t, that’s also great! Students of all skill levels are encouraged to attend, even if you’ve never written a line of code. We’re very beginner friendly and are prepared to teach you everything you need to learn right here.
Where and when is Technica?
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Technica will be held in the Reckord Armory at the University of Maryland, College Park, from November 9th-10th, 2019.
Who can attend Technica?
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Anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary may register as a hacker! All ages are welcome. Additionally, all participants must follow the MLH code of conduct and Technica code of conduct.
How much does it cost to attend Technica?
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Technica is free for all participants, thanks to our amazing sponsors! Admission includes food, overnight stay, and a lot of free gear and swag!
What if I'm under 18?
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Under 18 and still want to code with us? Don’t worry! Technica is also very minor friendly: we have accommodations for participants under 18!
How do I travel to Technica?
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We are sending several buses along the east coast to universities near select metropolitan areas. More announcements are soon to come regarding travel reimbursements and bus sign-ups for Technica 2019!
How do teams work?
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You can work on a project on your own, or you can work with a team. Teams can be formed prior to the day of the hackathon with other participants, or at the team formation event before official hacking begins. Team size must not exceed four members, per MLH rules.
What should I bring?
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You must bring a valid student or government-issued ID card for admission. Bring a sleeping bag/pillow for the night and a laptop – don’t forget your charger! We also encourage bringing an air mattress, toiletries, and a change of clothes for both warm and cold weather. Everything else will be provided!
What if I need any special accommodations
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Sponsors
Reach us at sponsorship@gotechnica.org
