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Bringing Tech Enthusiasts Together in Flushing, One Bold Project at a Time!
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About Event

โ€‹๐Ÿš€ Calling all tech enthusiasts ๐Ÿš€

โ€‹Come and join us every 2 weeks from 4 PM - 6 PM at Queens College, Flushing! Bring your laptops, your brightest ideas, and/or on-going projects โ€“ and let's build something extraordinary together!

โ€‹Flushing Tech invites you to a fun, self-organized, 2-hour mini-hackathon where creativity knows no bounds. We welcome:

  • โ€‹Software Engineers & Developers

  • โ€‹UX/UI Designers & Design Thinkers

  • โ€‹Product & Project Managers

  • โ€‹Data Scientists & Analysts

  • โ€‹Tech Entrepreneurs & Idea People

  • โ€‹Students & Tech Enthusiasts of all levels

โ€‹All are welcome!

โ€‹The Hackathon is open to the public!. You do not need to be a student of Queens College to attend.

โ€‹Agenda

  1. โ€‹Welcome and introductions (5min)

  2. โ€‹Ideation - 3-5 ideas will be selected after brainstorming and voting (5-10min)

  3. โ€‹Build build build - meet with your group to build and have fun (1.5hr)

  4. โ€‹Presentations and voting - Present your work and participate in some friendly competition (10min)

  5. โ€‹Closing and networking

โ€‹Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of something big! Mark your calendar, gather your tech gear, and join us bi-weekly in Flushing on Saturday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Let's build the future together!

โ€‹Wanna get your gears turning before the big day? Here are some fun ways to prep:

  • โ€‹Git good at Git! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Sharpen those version control skills: https://learngitbranching.js.org/

  • โ€‹Arm yourself with a trusty IDE. VSCode is a fan favorite if you're looking for suggestions!

  • โ€‹Designers: Bring your favorite prototyping tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)

  • โ€‹PMs: Brush up on your user story creation and team facilitation skills

  • โ€‹Everyone: Let those creative juices flow!

โ€‹Jot down some wild project ideas:

  • โ€‹No idea is too crazy! The sky's the limit! Check out past ideas on our social media pages for inspiration.

  • โ€‹Just make sure the idea is clearly defined so you can show off something cool as a team when we're done.

  • โ€‹It could be anything from a wacky concept to a working prototype. Or maybe you just want to dive into a new tech toy? Go for it!

โ€‹We hope to see you there!

โ€‹The address of the Tech Incubator is:
CEP Hall #2
65-30 Kissena Blvd
Flushing NY 11367

โ€‹As a courtesy, kindly register with the Tech Incubator too (we're working on linking our systems, bear with us!): https://techincubatorqc.com/flushing-tech-meetup/

โ€‹If you are driving and need parking, please stop at the main gate to get a temporary parking pass from the public safety.

Location
Tech Incubator at Queens College
65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367, USA
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Bringing Tech Enthusiasts Together in Flushing, One Bold Project at a Time!