Today, technology plays an important role in most of our
lives. It can make us more connected, can make everyday tasks more
convenient and can even make us safer.
With that in mind, AT&T is challenging developers to
create mobile apps that present a real solution to the texting while driving
epidemic—which causes more than 100,000 automotive accidents every year—by
inviting them to participate in an “It Can Wait” Hackathon
in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sept. 7-8, 2012. The grand prize winner—announced on
Sept. 18th—will receive $20,000 from AT&T. The event is part of AT&T’s national campaign to save lives
by discouraging texting while driving.
In a twist on the classic hackathon, five finalists will be
selected following an intensive 24 hours of coding. Those finalists will
then have 10 days to refine their apps and present them again on Tuesday, Sept.
18—the eve of AT&T’s national day to discourage texting while
driving. At that time, winners will be selected and will receive the
following prizes:
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1st Place: $20,000
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2nd Place: $7,000
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3rd Place: $3,000
AT&T’s texting while driving
simulator will also be on site for the first night,
Friday, Sept. 7.
Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8 ----- 6 p.m.– 9 p.m------
Winners
announced at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012.
Coloft
920 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica,
CA 90401
Sponsors: AT&T, Ericsson, Telenav, Sierra
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