What to expect
Civic Tech DC Project Night is a working session where volunteers split into groups and make progress on civic technology projects. Depending on the project, the work may be brainstorming, researching, writing, coding or analyzing data. Food is provided, and laptops are recommended but not required. This edition is on a Thursday at a new location, OpenGovHub, so regulars should note the change.
Who should attend
The organizers say all are welcome. Civic Tech DC describes its members as software developers, designers, project and product managers, data analysts and activists, and it partners with community organizations and government agencies. For a founder new to the DMV, this is hands-on volunteer work alongside local technologists, not a pitch or networking event. It suits you best if you are building for government, elections, housing or public data, or simply want to contribute a skill.
Agenda
- 6:00 PM: Check-in, socializing and food
- 6:30 PM: Introductions and announcements
- 6:45 PM: Project groups
- 8:15 PM: Group reconvenes to discuss progress
- 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM: Optional happy hour at a nearby bar, to be determined
Current projects on the Civic Tech DC project list include Ride Score DC, SpicyRegs, VoteCatcher and the DC Reentry Housing Project. The event page says projects from this list may make an appearance.
Venue and access
OpenGovHub, Suite 800, 1100 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005. Building security checks people in by name on arrival, so register with your first and last name.
How to register
Registration is free on the Luma event page. The organizers ask that you register at least 48 hours in advance.