TechTogether Miami

Virtual Hackathon | February 11-13th, 2022

Thank you to all the mentors, sponsors, workshop leads, volunteers, and speakers that made this weekend possible.

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Our hackers never cease to amaze me with their courage, creativity, and talent. The joy of seeing them realize their potential is truly a privilege, and I have you all to thank for putting TechTogether in that position.

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TechTogether Miami’s first-ever hackathon was a success!

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Attendee Reach

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• 1,041 registered for the event
• 402 hackers checked-in, 38% attendance rate.
• 56% first-time hackers, 24% repeat TechTogether hackers.

Event Quality

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• 41 free workshops & activities
• 25 mentor requests completed!
• 13 challenges for beginner & advanced hackers
• $3k+ in prizes, 20% purchased from women and BIPOC-owned businesses.

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Community Impact

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• 93% of attendees would recommend the event to a friend.

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Project Completion

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• 31 project submissions
• 63% of attendees said they will continue working on their project after the hackathon.

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Has TechTogether Miami positively influenced your decision to pursue a major, minor, or bootcamp program in computer science, computer engineering, or information technology? 70% responded yes.

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Did TechTogether Miami positively influenced your decision to pursue a employment opportunities in the tech industry? 77% responded yes.

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TechTogether Miami Key Demographics

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Race/Ethnicity

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• 18% Black or African American
• 16% Hispanic / Latino / Spanish Origin
• 15% Asian Indian
• 15% White
• 7% Chinese

�Top Universities Represented Among Collegiate Hackers

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• The University of Florida
• Florida International University
• Florida State University
• Miami Dade College

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42% of hackers were from Florida state!

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Career Stage

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• 47% College Students
• 17% High School Students
• 15% Bootcamp Students
• 8% Graduate Students
• 8% Recent Graduate
• 5% Industry Professional

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Common Majors/Minors Among Collegiate Hackers

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• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Computer Engineering
• Art & Design
• Business

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“It was a great first hackathon experience, thank you!”

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“Everything ran smoothly. Loved the discord server. Mentors and organizers were knowledgeable and helpful.”��“This was my first one, but I hope all hackathons are run like this.”

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“Very inclusive and supportive environment.”

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“Engagement with attendees and mentors throughout the duration of hackathon as commendable and worth applauding.”

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“TechTogether Miami makes entering the industry a real possibility and not just an unthinkable reality for marginalized genders.“

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Hacker Testimonials

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“Thank you so much for running this hackathon I had such a fun weekend getting to learn a variety of new skills from the very talented set of workshop leaders! I will carry these skills with me in future hackathons that I may attend!”

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“The value in the workshops exceeds my expectations and were extremely relevant to a lot of students.”

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“I loved how this one was gender-inclusive and it really made me fell comfortable to find a work with a team.”

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“TechTogether only allows people within marginalized genders to hack and has welcoming energy.”

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“There were much more organized workshops that were very interactive and enjoyable.”

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$230 for Miami Bridge - Emergency home serving kids ages 10 to 17 to develop strong confident youth reaching their full potential.

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$444 for Lotus House - Innovative solutions to bring an end to child and family homelessness. Largest homeless shelter for women and children in the country.

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$264 for The Trevor Project - The world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.

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$938 Donated to Nonprofits & Charities

Instead of sending out physical swag for this hackathon, TechTogether made $2 donation to one of the following organizations for each individual who attends our event.

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Featured Winning Projects

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GreenHat

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Capital Quest

A simple quiz game about credit where you move across squares to help Capital reach their friend One in the center of a board.

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GreenHat is a mobile application aimed at learning about Cryptocurrencies and encouraging women to invest in them.

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Thank you to our 2021-2022 National Partners!

Thank you to our 2021-2022 Local Sponsors!

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TechTogether Chicago�February 25-27th, 2022 • Virtual

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