about 2 months ago

Submissions open in 2 days! Microsoft Code; Without Barriers Hackathon 2023 is here!

Are you ready to make a difference in the tech industry and upskill yourself?  We invite you to participate in the Code; Without Barriers Hackathon, a month-long program exclusively for women in the Asia Pacific region. This Hackathon is aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion in the developer community and beyond. Here's what you need to know:

What: Code; Without Barriers Hackathon - A program to foster diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
When: April 1 to May 1, 2023 (fully virtual)
Who: Women in the Asia Pacific region who are developers, coders, and technical talent.
Why: To contribute towards inclusive economic growth,

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2 months ago

Code; Without Barriers 2023 Hackathon is here!

Join the Code Without Barriers Hackathon Info Session today, 16th March 4pm SGT virtually as we go through an introduction to the hackathon problem statements, discuss the technology stack, give hackathon tips and tricks for participants and a networking session for all. Poonam Sampat, Cloud Solution Architect - Data & AI at Microsoft and Elizabete Kalnozola Managing Director at Girls in Tech Kuala Lumpur will be the speakers, who would guide you through the hackathon process and how it will benefit your future career! Don't miss it! 

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/microsoft-presents-code-without-barriers-2023-hackathon-info-session-tickets-557526305187

Thu, Mar 16, 2023, 4:00 PM MYT

Microsoft Presents Code; Without Barriers 2023 Hackathon Info Session

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11 months ago

Updates on hackathon winners, next trainings, startup challenge, physical meet-ups and more!

Hi there!

First of all I would like to say each and of you is a winner for taking the courage to get out of your comfort zone and participate in a hackathon! While it’s my great honour to share the winning submissions of the Code; Without Barriers Hackathon I am sure to see each and one of you reaching great successes in life! We hope to bring you more opportunities like these where you can truly test your skills and advance in your careers to break the gender bias! 

The winning submissions can be found by filling the…

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11 months ago

Winners announced! Are you ready to continue your CWB journey?

Hi there!

 

First of all I would like to say each and of you is a winner for taking the courage to get out of your comfort zone and participate in a hackathon! While it’s my great honour to share the winning submissions of the Code; Without Barriers Hackathon I am sure to see each and one of you reaching great successes in life! We hope to bring you more opportunities like these where you can truly test your skills and advance in your careers to break the gender bias! 

 

The winning submissions can be found by…

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11 months ago

Winners announcesAre you ready to continue your CWB journey?

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Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


12 months ago

And the winner is...

... announced at the Code; Without Barriers Grand Final at Microsoft Malaysia office  on June 1st. ;)

It is our greatest pleasure to invite you to join us as we celebrate and review the great entries received at the latest Code; Without Barriers Hackathon during our much anticipated Demo Day.   Happening June 1, 2022 – 9:30am to 1:00pm, we cordially invite you to participate in our hybrid event -  virtually over Microsoft Teams or physically at Microsoft Malaysia’s Office (Level 18).   Here are the details and agenda for your kind consideration:

Register for the Grand Final

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about 1 year ago

REMINDER - Invitation to Hackathon Finals, Feedback and Public Voting

We are nearing to the Grand Final day where the winners of the Code; Without Barriers hackathon will be announced! 

All Hackathon participants are invited to submit the feedback irregardless of the submission status - https://forms.office.com/r/a14Z57PvH5 please fill out the form until 25th May.

It's your turn to pick the Popular Choice award winner! Browse 'Microsoft Presents Code; Without Barriers Hackathon' submission gallery, click on your favorite, and vote. Be sure to spread the word via your social networks, too!

June 1st 10am-12pm Hybrid Demo Day of Code; Without Barriers Hackathon - Networking event, Career Day and Award Ceremony…

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about 1 year ago

Invitation to Hackathon Finals, Feedback and Public Voting

We are nearing to the Grand Final day where the winners of the Code; Without Barriers hackathon will be announced! 

All Hackathon participants are invited to submit the feedback irregardless of the submission status - https://forms.office.com/r/a14Z57PvH5 please fill out the form until 25th May.

It's your turn to pick the Popular Choice award winner! Browse 'Microsoft Presents Code; Without Barriers Hackathon' submission gallery, click on your favorite, and vote. Be sure to spread the word via your social networks, too!

June 1st 10am-12pm Hybrid Demo Day of Code; Without Barriers Hackathon - Networking event, Career Day and Award Ceremony…

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about 1 year ago

Public voting is now open

It's your turn to pick the Popular Choice award winner! Browse 'Microsoft Presents Code; Without Barriers Hackathon' submission gallery, click on your favorite, and vote. Be sure to spread the word via your social networks, too!

Please note, as per the Devpost terms of service, you may not tamper with the vote process through manual or automated means, or attempt to compensate voters, at risk of disqualification. Find out more about public voting here.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.


about 1 year ago

Last chance to submit!

We've opened late submissions until 10am SGT May 17th. When you are ready to submit your project, you can do so on our Devpost here: https://devpost.com/submit-to/14567-microsoft-presents-code-without-barriers-hackathon/late-submission

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

  1. If submission is partial > still submit, just indicate which parts are not implemented
  2. Make sure to clearly state which problem statement are you submitting for in the title of the project
  3. It's enough if you just showcase your project, you do not have to send a working powerapps project etc. 

 

June 1st Hybrid Demo Day of Code; Without Barriers Hackathon 10am-12pm Networking event, Career Day and

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about 1 year ago

Only 4h left to submit!

Important to note:

  1. If submission is partial > still submit, just indicate which parts are not implemented
  2. Make sure to clearly state which problem statement are you submitting for in the title of the project
  3. It's enough if you just showcase your project, you do not have to send a working powerapps project etc. 
  4. When you are ready to submit your project, you can do so on our Devpost here: https://codewithoutbarriers.devpost.com
  5. Submissions closes on 16th May 5pm SGT 

June 1st Hybrid Demo Day of Code; Without Barriers Hackathon 10am-12pm Networking event, Career Day and Award

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about 1 year ago

Submit your project by 16th May 5pm SGT

A bit more than 24h left to submit your hackathon solutions!!

Important to note:

  1. Submissions closes on 16th May 5pm SGT 
  2. If submission is partial > still submit, just indicate which parts are not implemented
  3. Make sure to clearly state which problem statement are you submitting for in the title of the project
  4. It's enough if you just showcase your project, you do not have to send a working powerapps project etc. 
  5. Projects can be submitted at any time before the submission deadline. When you are ready to submit your project, you can do so on our Devpost here: …

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about 1 year ago

Starting in 30 minutes!

Don't miss the chance to ask your questions live! - Hackathon Submission Support Session today May 14th at 11am-12pm SGT with Microsoft's Poonam Sampat and me Girls in Tech KL Managing Director Elizabete Kalnozola - register here

June 1st Hybrid Demo Day of Code; Without Barriers Hackathon 10am-12pm - Networking event, Career Day and Award Ceremony for the Code; Without Barriers progeam. Best problem statement solution candidates will be invited to an exclusive Microsoft event that will be held in person at Microsoft Malaysia office and livestreamed for attendees to join from accross APAC - rsvp by clicking here

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about 1 year ago

Final call for submissions

There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Microsoft Presents Code; Without Barriers Hackathon.

Tomorrow: Don't miss the chance to ask your questions live! - Hackathon Submission Support Session this Saturday May 14th at 11am-12pm SGT with Microsoft's Poonam Sampat and me Girls in Tech KL Managing Director Elizabete Kalnozola - register here

June 1st Hybrid Demo Day of Code; Without Barriers Hackathon 10am-12pm - Networking event, Career Day and Award Ceremony for the Code; Without Barriers progeam. Best problem statement solution candidates will be invited to an exclusive Microsoft event that will be held

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about 1 year ago

Additional Hackathon Mentoring Session Announced!

Hi there!

Today at 5pm SGT join the Presentation and Pitching skills program to get tips on how to showcase your hackathon submissions and learn some useful skills from 1337 Ventures experts! Register and submit your questions in advance here - click to get the joining link.

Great news to those who are still preparing their solutions - Hackathon Submission Support Session this Saturday May 14th at 11am-12pm SGT with Microsoft's Poonam Sampat and me Girls in Tech KL Managing Director Elizabete Kalnozola - register here

June 1st Hybrid Demo Day of Code; Without Barriers Hackathon 10am-12pm - Networking event,

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about 1 year ago

One week left! Start submitting your hackathon solutions now :)

Hi there!

Time flies, doesn't it?! One week left until 16th May to submit your hackathon problem statement solutions! Please see below a few important updates from our organizing team.

Don't miss the chance to ask the experts for tips!

Register now and submit your questions in advance for the Presentation and Pitching Skills Session This Tuesday May 10th, 5pm-6pm SGT. Click here

In case you missed it - watch the recording of the Technical Mentoring session with  CEO of LEAD Dr Cher Han Lau on Thursday May 5th at 5pm-6pm SGT - Meeting-20220505_100010-Meeting Recording.mp4

Important steps to successfully participate

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about 1 year ago

Already today! Last Hackathon Technical Mentoring Session

Hi there!

Don't miss the chance to ask the experts for tips!

Register now and submit your questions in advance for the Technical Mentoring session today with CEO of LEAD Dr Cher Han Lau on Today May 5th at 5pm-6pm SGT – https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/ZjMBOnRwV0Scnw8sFIPzGA,KrRsRvVLfUKRiDBfkePSug,k_RyJFGF7kqKGS060Kq0vg,8MIYRfEBJUW3q2eQDL5B8g,yJUDXNeAnUqVSa40npBIUg,mUD7V2LjPUe5OBqxVpiJXg?mode=read&tenantId=3a013366-7074-4457-9c9f-0f2c1483f318

In case you missed it - watch the recording of Microsoft's MCT regional lead Renganathan Palanisamy technical mentoring session on April 20th here - https://itraingroup-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/elizabete_itraingroup_onmicrosoft_com/EdGr7XhMbG1Dp2cWzszqMNcBaeF77BZB9jxUqsg2bIFp9Q?e=WThHRC

 Important steps to successfully participate in the hackathon:

  1. Make sure you have filled in the registration form Click Here
  2. Join the Discord Channel – chat with mentors, other participants and find…

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about 1 year ago

Start submitting your hackathon project now! Only 2 weeks left!

Hi there!

Have you started working on your hackathon submission? We hope that Week #3 of the Code; Without Barriers Hackathon Sprint was productive and that your projects are progressing well! Please see below a few important updates from our organizing team.

Don't miss the chance to ask the experts for tips!

Register now and submit your questions in advance for the Technical Mentoring session with  CEO of LEAD Dr Cher Han Lau on Thursday May 5th at 5pm-6pm SGT – https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/ZjMBOnRwV0Scnw8sFIPzGA,KrRsRvVLfUKRiDBfkePSug,k_RyJFGF7kqKGS060Kq0vg,8MIYRfEBJUW3q2eQDL5B8g,yJUDXNeAnUqVSa40npBIUg,mUD7V2LjPUe5OBqxVpiJXg?mode=read&tenantId=3a013366-7074-4457-9c9f-0f2c1483f318

 

In case you missed it - watch the recording of Microsoft's MCT regional lead Renganathan Palanisamy technical…

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about 1 year ago

Important Update!

Hi there!

We hope that Week #2 of the Code; Without Barriers Hackathon Sprint was productive and that your projects are progressing well! Please see below a few important updates from our organizing team. 

Technical Mentoring Session Rescheduled to 5th of May!

  • Register now and submit your questions in advance through here! CEO of LEAD Dr Cher Han Lau on Thursday May 5th at 5pm-6pm SGT will guide you through all your Azure Technical questions. Don't miss the chance to ask the experts for tips!
  • In case you missed it - watch the recording of Microsoft's MCT regional lead Renganathan

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about 1 year ago

Code; Without Barriers Hackathon Week 2 Update

Hi there!

We hope that Week #1 of the Code; Without Barriers Hackathon Sprint was productive and that your projects are progressing well! Please see below a few important updates from our organizing team.

Technical Mentoring Session Today!

  • Register now and submit your questions in advance through here! Microsoft's MCT regional lead Renganathan Palanisamy today April 20th at 5pm-7pm SGT will guide you through all your Azure Technical questions. Don't miss the chance to ask the expert for tips!
Register Now

Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Join the hackathon platform codewithoutbarriers.devpost.com
  2. Make sure you have filled in the registration form Click

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about 1 year ago

All your hackathon questions answered!

Hi there!

We hope that the Problem Statement Sharing Sessions past week helped you pick the statement you want to solve! Now it's time to start tackling them. Prepare for the upcoming technical mentoring session and submit your questions in advance via the registration link:

Watch the recordings of the past sessions:

 

Prepare your submissions now for Code; Without Barriers Hackathon. Here’s what you

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about 1 year ago

Starting in 1 hour! Accenture and HCL Hackathon Problem Statement Sessions

Hi there!

Today at 5pm SGT we have Accenture Problem Statement Sharing Session and at 7pm HCL.

Register in advance and submit your question:

Watch the recordings of the past sessions:

Prepare your submissions now for Code; Without Barriers Hackathon. Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Make sure you have filled in the registration form - Click Here
  2. Join…

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about 1 year ago

Did you miss yesterday's problem statement sharing session? You can join today and tomorrow!

Hi there!

Hope it's going well so far with your hackathon problem statement solutions! Just wanted to inform you that you can watch yesterday's recordings via the links below and register for todfay's CIMB session and tomorrow's Accenture and HCL sessions. Please submit your questions in advance via the registration form!

GBDi Problem Statement Session April 12, 5pm-5.30pm  
General Problem Statement Session April 12, 5.30pm-6pm  
Just Analytics Statement Session April 12, 7pm-7.30pm  
CIMB Problem Statement Session April 13, 5pm-5.30pm  
Accenture Problem Statement Session April 14, 5pm-5.30pm  
HCL Problem Statement Session April 14, 7pm-7.30pm  

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about 1 year ago

Starting in one hour! Hackathon Problem Statement Sharing Sessions

Register and submit your questions in advance via the respective session links below:

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:

  DATE (ALL TIMES IN SGT)  
GBDi Problem Statement Session April 12, 5pm-5.30pm  
General Problem Statement Session April 12, 5.30pm-6pm  
Just Analytics Statement Session April 12, 7pm-7.30pm  
CIMB Problem Statement Session April 13, 5pm-5.30pm  
Accenture Problem Statement Session April 14, 5pm-5.30pm  
HCL Problem Statement Session April 14, 7pm-7.30pm  

See you there!


about 1 year ago

Problem Statement Sharing Session Webinars - Register and Submit your questions now!

Hi there!

Today is the first day of the Hackathon program, we have GBDi, Just Analytics and General Problem Statement Sharing Sessions coming up later in the day. Please make sure you have registered and submitted your questions via the links below to get the joining link for the MS Teams webinar. 

HACKATHON MENTORING PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

  DATE (ALL TIMES IN SGT)
GBDi Problem Statement Session April 12, 5pm-5.30pm
General Problem Statement Session April 12, 5.30pm-6pm
Just Analytics Statement Session April 12, 7pm-7.30pm
CIMB Problem Statement Session April 13, 5pm-5.30pm
Accenture Problem Statement Session April 14, 5pm-5.30pm
HCL

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about 1 year ago

Have you selected your Hackathon Problem Statement?

Hi!

Submissions start this week, have you selected your Hackathon Problem Statement?
Join this week the problem statement sharing sessions via the links provided in the hackathon schedule below. 

Prepare your submissions now for Code; Without Barriers Hackathon.
Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Make sure you have filled in the registration form - Click Here
  2. Join the Discord Channel – If you haven’t done so already, join our Discord Workspace to chat with others, find other resources, and more: https://discord.gg/bSsqHykeNY

  3. Create your free Azure Account https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/overview/ai-platform/
  4. Watch the info session recording to get all your questions answered here
  5. Access…

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about 1 year ago

What is a hackathon? Already tomorrow info session on Code; Without Barriers hackathon!

What is a hackathon? Something that sounds intimidating to a few, but nonetheless it's a challenge that each of us with basic data skills can take up to advance in our careers and #breakthebias

 

Hackathon Information Session Tuesday April 5th 4pm-5pm SGT - register here

  • An introduction to the Hackathon
  • Technology explanation
  • Hackathon Tips and Tricks
  • Networking 

Join Elizabete Kalnozola and Poonam Sampat the Cloud Solution Architect - Data & AI at Microsoft to learn about how you can advance in your career by joining the hackathon!

 

As we’re a week away from the beginning of our Code;…

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