1. 20 - 21 April, Sofia, Telerik Software Academy Svetlin Nakov Telerik Software Academy academy.telerik.com Technical Trainer www.nakov.com

2. 2  Behind the Initiative  What is Space Apps Challenge?  What are the Challenges?  When and Where Will It Take Place?  How to Participate?  What to Expect on a Local Scale?  What Will Be the Final Stage?  Why Join the Event?  More Information

3.  NASA  The National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States  NASA International Space Apps Challenge  International mass collaboration  Citizens working together on global challenges  Space exploration and improvement of life on Earth through technologies  Open-source development and technologies  100+ challenges (problems) prepared by NASA 100+ challenges 100+ challenges

4. 4 Hackathon in 40+ countries, 75 cities, onsite & online

5.  Four categories: Four categories Four categories  Software  Hardware  Citizen Science  Data Visualization  Data and images provided by NASA 5

6. 6  April 20-21 at Telerik Academy  48-hour hackathon for developers, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts  Teams can start earlier and work for weeks  At the end of the event  Teams present their projects publicly  Local jury awards the Bulgarian champions  Best solutions attend the world finals in NASA

7.  Gather a team or take part individually  No limit in age, team size, nationality, etc.  Choose a challenge to solve challenge  Register for participation Register  Start preparation (now)  Join the event (20-21 April)  Develop your unique idea  Present your work at the local finals in Sofia

8.  A two-day event (20-21 April)  Bring your own laptop  100+ problems to choose from  NASA’s data and images  Perform a research to find them  Development of an open-source solution  Presenting in front of the jury  3 local winners to enter the global contest 8

9.  Submit two-minute videos by May 1  Public voting in May  Selection of the global winners by NASA’s judges by June 1  Announcement of winning projects on NASA’s web site and receiving global recognition  2012’s winners 2012’s winners 2012’s winners 9

10.  Participate in an exciting global hackathon  Gain new experience to put on your CV  Work with teams all over the world  Contribute to the exploration of space and improvement of life on Earth  Receive recognition for contribution to society and the development of technology  Find new friends and colleagues  Try to win the prizes  Have a fun 10

11.  NASA Space Apps Challenge – Official Web Site NASA Space Apps Challenge – Official Web Site NASA Space Apps Challenge – Official Web Site  Space Apps Challenge Sofia – Local Site Space Apps Challenge Sofia – Local Site Space Apps Challenge Sofia – Local Site  Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Facebook Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Facebook Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Facebook  Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Twitter Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Twitter Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Twitter  Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Tumblr Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Tumblr Space Apps Challenge Sofia @ Tumblr 11

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