#Hack4Congress: Help Make Congress Work Better with Tech
Everyone knows Congress can work better. Technology will play a crucial role in creating that 21st Century House and Senate, from corresponding with constituents to drafting letters and legislation. But how do you actually do it? How do you actually build that modern, efficient and effective Congress everyone wants?
On April 29-May 1, 2015, #Hack4Congress is your answer. #Hack4Congress-DC is the third in a series of hackathons tackling real problems facing Congress. Software engineers, Congressional staff, designers, and everyday Americans will roll up their sleeves and start solving the frustrating, daily technology issues facing the U.S. House and Senate…and the people who serve there.
Check out the real-world hacking challenges being shared by Members of Congress and staff, from Senator John Thune to Congressman Jared Polis.
Learn more at Hack4Congress.org. Register here for the April 30-May 1 Hackathon and concert. Register here for the April 29th panel discussion.
#Hack4Congress is presented by The OpenGov Foundation and Harvard University’s Ash Center, along with an incredible team of co-sponsors, including The Hill.
The event is free to all, and is open to the public, Members, staff, and press. Questions? Email SayHello@opengovfoundation.org or call +1-760-659-0631
#Hack4Congress Schedule of Events
- Wednesday, April 29 — Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center
- 5:30-7:30pm: Panel discussion — “Creating Congress for the 21st Century”
- Location: Microsoft Innovation & Policy Center, 901 K Street, NW, 11th Floor, Washington, DC 20001
- Panelists include:
- Joe Trippi, Founder and President, Trippi and Associates
- Rob Pierson, Former Director of New Media, House Democratic Caucus
- Dave Zvenyach, 18F, former General Counsel for the DC Council
- John Sampson, Director of Federal Government Affairs, Microsoft
- Thursday, April 30 — Hackathon Day 1, Happy Hour & Late Night
- 8am-6pm: Hackathon Day 1
- Location: Google, 25 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest, #900, Washington, DC 20001
- 9:30am: Welcome remarks by Senator John Thune
- 6-8pm: #Hack4Congress Happy Hour
- Location: The Dubliner, Phoenix Park Hotel, 4 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
- 8pm-?: Late Night Hacking
- Location: UberOffices-DuPont, 1200 18th St NW, #700, Washington, DC 20036
- Friday, May 1 — Hackathon Day 2, Awards & Concert!
- 8am-6pm: Hackathon Day 2
- Location: Google, 25 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest #900, Washington, DC 20001
- 7:30pm-?: Awards and Concert by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
- Location: Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 Water Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
