HackThePress Hackathon #3

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Local News is broken.
We’ve partnered with two Local News organisations to help find ways technology can enhance a local community.

Newspeak House

Local News is broken.We’ve partnered with two Local News organisations to help find ways technology can enhance a local community:- Social Spider - Runs 5 Local Newspapers in London- Clear Sky - A startup Local News company looking to deliver news differentlyThe last two HackThePress Hackathons (2019 and 2020) were huge successes, you can read more about them here: <a href="https://hackthepress.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://hackthepress.org</a>For the third HTP Hackathon we’ll be back at Newspeak House on Feb 12-13th.The core theme we’ll be exploring is enhancing local community, specifically::- How can we build connections between members of a local community?- How can we amplify voices within a local community?- How can we surface information about a local community?We will have a judging panel of 4 people from the tech and news industries who will select a winner in each of the three themes above.For more information, see <a href="https://hackthepress.eventbrite.com">https://hackthepress.eventbrite.com</a>Slack workspace: <a href="https://bit.ly/HTPSlack" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/HTPSlack</a>What is a "Hackathon"?If you're new to Hackathons, take a look at this: <a href="https://hackathon.guide/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://hackathon.guide/</a>Who can come?Everyone is welcome, as long as they follow our code-of-conduct and have signed up on Eventbrite.Beginners are welcome! Attendees have a huge range of skill-sets, so you'll have no problem finding someone to learn from.MentorsWe have experts from three different fields (developers, journalists, researchers) to help you improve and build your ideas.Location &amp; AgendaWe will be hosted by Newspeak House in London from 12-13th Feb 2022.Doors will be open from 0900 for a 0930 start on Saturday.Code of ConductFor the detailed code of conduct: <a href="https://hackthepress.eventbrite.com">https://hackcodeofconduct.org/</a>TL;DR: Be niceContactGet in touch with contact@hackthepress.org

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