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<H1>Hack the Planet! is presented in proud partnership with Intel and Amazon's AWS. </H1>
Hack the Planet! IoT Hackathon Compete in building technology that betters our planet during the AWS and Intel Hackathon! Teams will use AWS IoT and an Intel Edison Board to create solutions and POCs that demonstrate IoT bettering the planet. Workshops, Food and Prizes included.

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Keynote: Diana Tsai, CEO & Co-Founder of <A HREF="https://www.veterati.com/" REL="nofollow">Veterati</A>
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Diana is an entrepreneur solving social challenges since 2006 with creativity, tech, grit, and optimism. Branding, communication, and innovation strategist for emerging brands and Fortune100 MNCs. Advisor to startups & nonprofits. Mentor for Veterans, Military Spouses, entrepreneurs, and good people.
Hardware:
To get hardware kits, your team will be required to submit a <A HREF="https://www.hackster.io/projects/new" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow noreferrer nofollow">project stub</A> on hackster explaining what hardware you need and you will be using the hardware for. 
AVAILABLE HARDWARE KITS:
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IMPORTANT!
Join the conversation on <A HREF="http://slack.hackster.io/" REL="nofollow">slack.hackster.io</A>! Look for the channel #hack4theplanet to chat with other hackathon attendees, pitch your idea, and join teams. 
Join the page on Hackster and add your project idea <A HREF="https://www.hackster.io/hackathons/aws-intel-hardware-hackathon/nyc/projects" REL="nofollow">here</A>.
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FAQ
Can I come for just part of the event?
No. We are expecting a full event with a large waitlist, so if you can't make it for the full event, please be respectful and let someone else have your ticket. If you're not there by the event start time at 10am on Saturday, your ticket will be given to someone on the waitlist. 

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

What should I bring to the event?
Please bring a laptop and a project idea. We encourage you to bring your own components if there is something specific that your project needs.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Join the <A HREF="http://slack.hackster.io/" REL="nofollow">slack</A> team to chat with the organizers.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
Yes, let us know on slack.

What kind of projects are we building?
The goal of this weekend is to build a physical product that is connected to the internet via an app or a website. You can find some great examples of IoT (Internet of Things) projects on Hackster's project pages. The theme is Hack the Planet so we're looking for projects that deal with the environment and the future of the limit.

When the schedule says form teams, does this mean at the even we will be paired with others to work on a project?
You will be free to choose your own teams. Everyone must be on a team with a minimum of three people per team. This fosters collaboration and helps to ensure fairness.

Are the teams random?
No, you have the chance to create a team at any point before the event via slack, and there will be half an hour dedicated to team choosing at the event.

Can I bring a project I've already started work on?
Yes. We allow projects that have been started but are 50% or less complete.

Do I need to have a project idea to join? Can I be part of a team without bringing my own project idea)?
No. Teams can come up with an idea before the event or on Saturday before choosing <A HREF="https://www.hackster.io/hackathons/aws-intel-hardware-hackathon/nyc/pages/hardware" REL="nofollow">hardware</A>. We encourage everyone to bring a few ideas for projects, and it's best if you pick an idea before the event, although many people pivot halfway through the event.

Will there be housing provided?
There's no housing provided, but you're welcome to bring a sleeping bag. We recommend that if you plan on sleeping most of the night that you get a hotel or head home though since people will be up all night working and it may be noisy and crowded.

 Transportation
TRAIN
The closest subway station is Canal St.
PARKING 
If you drive there are plenty of garages with prices ranging from $20-$40 per day. Check out Parkwhiz: https://www.parkwhiz.co/350-west-broadway-parking/