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Young Rewired State
After some silence from Rewired State, we can finally announce one of the projects we’ve been working on behind the scenes.
Young Rewired State is a two day hack weekend where we gather 50 teenagers between 15 and 18 years old, and mix them with terminals, 20 of the finest Rewired State hackers and lunch.
Google are massively helping out with this, and have very kindly agreed to lend us their offices outside Victoria station, a treasure trove of technology and toys. They will also be partnering with us in other ways to be announced.
The day will be very similar to the original National Hack The Government Day, showing how Government can release and reuse public data for all sorts of amazing things. Have a look at how we did last time.
The weekend will start on Saturday 22nd August with quick introductions before getting straight into the hacking. Lunch and dinner will be provided, and for those who need it, we’ll be looking for accommodation that evening.
The next morning will be finishing off the hacks in time to present it to our very special, to be announced, judges. There will be prizes to the best hacks (suggestions welcome).
We’re very excited by this project, and will be working on it at a full pace over the next few weeks. Expect lots of exciting news to be coming from here very soon.
If you’re 15-18 years old (or very close), and would like to apply to come sign up here
We’re looking for as many sponsors as possible to make this the most exciting event. If you think you can help, email Emma at emma@rewiredstate.org.
If you’re from the press and was wondering who our lovely PR person is, email Tiffany at tiffany@rewiredstate.org
