2021 Call for Code® University Challenge
Calling all university students to help solve real-world challenges and make an impact with your code. Participate in the 2021 Call for Code® University Challenge & help fight Climate Change, for a chance to win $10,000 and the opportunity to interview for a potential role at IBM!
🎓 What you will learn
-What is Call for Code
-Call for Code University Challenge
-2020 Winners and their ideas
-Get started with Starter Kits
-IBM Academic Initiative
👩💻Who should attend:
-Students*
-Developers (all levels)
-Curious minds!
🎈Prerequisites:
No specific prereqs, we will cover all in the event; just bring your awesome presence to the event! :D
-Register to participate in the live stream or watch the replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/2021-call-...
🎙️ Speakers:
Nihal Yanmaz, Developer Advocacy Leader, IBM MEA - / nihal-yanmaz-30905625
John Matogo, Global University Programs Leader for Africa, IBM - / johnmatogo
Dr. Manar Abu Talib, Associate Professor - Computer Science, Chair of Research Outreach Department, UAE University of Sharjah / manar-abutalib-60931130
Qamar un Nisa, Lead Developer Advocate, IBM North, East & West Africa / qamarnisa
*All students that are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education at any time during the 2021 Call for Code Global Challenge (March 22, 2021- July 31, 2021) and who are 18 years old by July 31, 2021, are eligible.
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Ready to put your new skills to good use?
Participate in the 2021 Call for Code Global Challenge, by helping us fight back Climate Change, for a chance to win $200,000 and get support from IBM and our technology partners like The Linux Foundation to get your solution deployed around the world.
This isn't your average hackathon. If you want the chance to build a solution that can make a true impact in the field, Call for Code can turn your idea into action.
Have questions?
Join our MEA Call for Code Slack channel: ibm.biz/mea_cfc_slack_channel
or our Mondays' weekly office hours at 2 PM GST: crowdcast.io/e/mea_cfc_officehours
Visit https://callforcode.org for more details and FAQs
Check out the resources & starter kits to kick-off your solution: https://developer.ibm.com/callforcode
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