RHoK presentation Zurich webtuesday

•  Unique approach among “hackatons”, based on idea to be more sustainable and make real impact over longer :me. •  Iden:fying problems and building capacity of problem owners •  Global plaAorm for bringing technology experts and problem owners together. Solving problems

•  Founded by World Bank, Google, Yahoo, NASA and MicrosoK •  RHoK #3 with already 20 events worldwide, among which RHoK Basel •  Now open to all the topics and RHoK lights up the Chicago skyline, Dec. 2010 areas of social needs. A bit of history

•  Android emergency helper app by Kurt Huwig •  Hazard maps for ﬁeld use by Caritas Switzerland •  Urgent needs center by Humanity Road •  Data importer for Google Person Finder RHoK #3, Basel

Sponsors Partners RHoK #3, Basel

RHoK #3, Basel

Zürich 3rd and 4th of December, 2011

We will provide facili:es, power, food and refreshments to help you feel like a RHoK star J. Just bring your laptop, ideas, and enthusiasm to complete the mix. RHoK #4, Zürich 3rd and 4th of December 2011

What you should do: Register -‐ h_p://www.rhok.org/events Follow us on Twi_er -‐ @rhokch Find inspira:on -‐ h_p://www.rhok.org/problems Plan upfront to RHoK the weekend RHoK #4, Zürich 3rd and 4th of December 2011

Ques:ons Thanks

ThanksIvan Jovanovic @ivanjovanovic 11. 10. 2011

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RHoK presentation Zurich webtuesday

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