Event overview
An annual event bringing together technologists with public sector enthusiasts.
Starts: 10am Saturday 15 July
Ends: 5pm Sunday 16 July 2017
UKGovHack is a two-day hackathon with one day of exciting talks & workshops. The two streams run simultaneously, creating a flexible environment that facilitates learning, discussion and action.
Food is one of the few topics that affects every single person in the UK; we all have, or should have, a vested interest in what we eat, where our food comes from, the safety of our food and the future sustainability of our food system.
The UK food industry represents the country’s biggest manufacturing sector, and contributes £28.2 billion to the economy. However, like every other industry in the UK, the food sector is facing a period of unprecedented uncertainty as we move closer to leaving the EU. How the UK’s exit from the EU will affect the UK Food Industry is perhaps one of the most important questions we must ask of Brexit.
UKGovHack 2017 aims to tackle some of this uncertainty as we ask, ‘What is the future of food in the face of Brexit?’
Throughout the event we will explore concerns of manufacturers, SMEs, import and exporters, farmers, government agencies and citizens. We will use open data to understand what Brexit means for issues including food sustainability, traceability, and crisis management; what trade and free movement of goods will look like and how farming will change without the common agricultural policy.
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is best described as an invention marathon where participants work together in teams to create prototype projects to solve a specific challenge. Participants collaborate and share skills, learn new things and have an awesome time! All skill levels are very welcome.
Who is this for?
Anyone! Our aim is to make the event accessible to everyone interested in the UK Public Sector and Food Industry through a varied programme. As such, whether you are a developer, service designer, researcher, UX-er, public servant, an armchair enthusiast or someone approaching this subject for the very first time we are very excited to welcome you to UKGovHack 2017.
The talk/workshop stream is suitable for anyone with an interest in technology, the Public Sector or the Food Industry, whether you have been in the community for years or have no previous experience in either area. The sessions will present a variety of interesting and insightful content, from entry level access, to more complex and developed themes.
Dates & times
Date | Time | Add to calendar |
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15 Jul 2017 | 10:00am - 12:00am | |
16 Jul 2017 | 1:00am - 5:00pm |
Accessibility
If you are attending an event and need the College to help with any mobility requirements you may have, please contact the event organiser in advance to ensure we can accommodate your needs.