Build for insure-tech innovation at our upcoming hackathon, "Build Insurance Solutions using Africa's Talking". This event is a unique opportunity for software developers, UI/UX designers, and entrepreneurs to leverage the powerful APIs provided by Africa's Talking to address some of the most pressing challenges in the insurance sector. Whether it's creating accessible micro-insurance products, streamlining claims processing, or integrating seamless payment solutions, your ideas have the potential to revolutionize how insurance services are delivered across Africa. We're inviting developers and innovators to explore the possibilities of combining technology with insurance, aiming to enhance accessibility, efficiency, and reliability for consumers. Participants will have access to a range of resources, including Africa's Talking APIs, mentorship from industry experts, and the chance to collaborate with like-minded innovators. Prizes will be awarded to the most innovative, impactful, and technically proficient projects. Beyond the competition, this hackathon is a chance to connect with the Africa's Talking Developer community, gain valuable experience, and potentially kickstart your project with support from Africa's Talking and our partners. Don't miss this chance to make a difference in the insurance industry, learn new skills, and network with professionals and peers. Register now to be part of this transformative experience and help shape the future of insurance in Africa. Challenges: Target Attendees: What should you expect as an Attendee: The winning solution will receive cash prizes as follows: Africa's Talking powers communications solutions across Africa with simplified access to telco infrastructure, developers use our powerful SMS, USSD, Voice, Chat, Airtime and Mobile Data, to bring their ideas to life, as they build and sustain scalable businesses. Agenda: 1. Warm-Up 2. Building/hacking: Code in GitHub/GitLab/BitBucket and deploy in Docker/Automated CI/Travis CI/Bamboo Note: This section needs additional setup. Upon commit, the repository is built and deployed to an accessible web server or an S3 bucket. 3. Demonstration and Wrap-up Note: Carry a laptop Opportunities: Submit your Idea: Gigs: We would love to reach out to you so that you can build for our customers, please fill out this form with details to ensure we have your details: GIG/HACK DEVELOPER PORTFOLIO FORM Join community channels: Slack: Please follow our Twitter handles to: You can get our videos, recaps, and event interviews on our youtube channels, subscribe to get updates: Africa's Talking community allows developers to learn skills for the modern-day African Developer. We are language and framework agnostic. All developers are welcome. This is where Africa's Talking developers community meets to build, learn and exchange knowledge. We are helping software developers and businesses to bring their ideas to life through easy-to-use APIs easily. Transport: Would you like to partner with us? Kindly contact the Developer Experience Team.
Meru University of Science and Technology
Student
Meru University of science and technology
Student
Cozmorry
Software engineer
Cyberelementfx
CTO
iTalanta
Intern
BCL
Developer
Freelancer
Software Developer
University of Kabianga
Student
Meru University of Science And Technology
Developer
StackUp Official
Data Scientist
Thursday, February 29, 2024
5:00 AM – 3:00 PM UTC
Warm-Up |
Building/hacking: Code in GitHub/GitLab/BitBucket and deploy in Docker/Automated CI/Travis CI/Bamboo |
Lunch |
Demonstration and Wrap-up |
Tanzania, Community Lead
Kenya Community Lead
Community Lead Gambia
South Africa Community Co-Lead
WIT Kenya Co-Lead
Africa's Talking
Community Lead Lagos
Community Co-Lead Abuja
Community Co-Lead Abuja
Community Co-Lead Lagos
Community Co-Lead Rwanda