CivicTechWR Hacknight #99 - PROJECT SHOWCASE!

Join us for our weekly civic tech meetup, where we use technology and design to address community challenges!

This week is special—we're unveiling the Connected KW Volunteer Directory, a tool that connects skilled volunteers with local organizations for knowledge-sharing and collaboration. After 12 weeks of development, we're excited to showcase our work and host our first in-person consultation sessions with community organizations!

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Agenda

🕕 6:00 - 6:30 | Dinner & Networking
Grab some food, meet fellow attendees, and get to know our vibrant community.

🖥️ 6:30 - 6:45 | Project Demo
A walkthrough of the Connected KW Volunteer Directory—why we built it, how it works, and our vision for the future.

🏛️ 6:45 - 7:00 | Organization Intros
Hear from local organizations about their missions and challenges:

• Waterloo Public Library: planning a potential robotics/tech learning space at the John Harper branch
• Midtown Radio: building a listening app for their online radio station
• Plan to End Chronic Homelessness: creating a data dashboard and public-facing resource site

💡 7:00 - 7:30 | One-on-one Consultations
Our guest organizations will sit down with skilled volunteers for one-on-one brainstorming and problem-solving sessions. Participants can observe or sign up for a session with an available volunteer. Afterward, we’ll share key takeaways.

🎉 7:30 | Party!
We did it! Stick around for drinks, snacks, and good vibes as we celebrate our work and connections made.

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What is CivicTechWR?

CivicTechWR brings together people from different sectors and industries to actively solve issues facing our local community. We welcome people with all types and levels of skills. Even though "tech" is in the name, everyone is welcome and everyone has a skill or experience that is valuable. We're here to empower people to work together, exchange ideas and tools to improve the lives of the residents in and around Waterloo Region through civic technology.

Code of Conduct

At Civic Tech Waterloo, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for all participants, regardless. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind, including verbal abuse, intimidation, or bias based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic.

If something or someone is making you feel uncomfortable, please reach out to one of our organizers so we can address this.

Notice of Photography and Filming

Please note that photography and video filming will take place during this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our social media, website, printed and online publicity, press releases or funding applications.

If you don't want to be photographed or recorded, please inform one of our organizers. Otherwise, by attending this event, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction.