Coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, space enthusiasts and problem solvers:

We're on a mission and we need YOU! Mark your calendars for October 7th to 8th, 2023, because this is your moment to shine. Bring forth your boundless potential, ignite your creativity, and showcase your unmatched skills. Prepare to dazzle us with your groundbreaking project that will leave us speechless! Join our dynamic community and embark on an exhilarating adventure where we conquer the cosmos and transform our very existence. Together, we will forge a path to greatness, overcoming every obstacle in our quest to shape a remarkable future!

Come join us for the Space Apps 2023 Oskemen Event! Be a part of an awesome and engaging community working together to address major challenges in space and on Earth.

WHAT IS THE NASA INTERNATIONAL SPACE APPS CHALLENGE?

Each October, over the course of two days, coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists, and technologists from around the world come together in a global hackathon. Participants in the NASA International Space Apps Challenge create in-person and virtual teams to solve challenges using open-source data from NASA and its Space Agency Partners.

YOUR LOCAL LEAD :

Hey there! I'm Alexander Arkadiyuly, a proud member of the esteemed Space Apps Global Organizing Team. Guess what? I'm thrilled to be your go-to person, your Local Lead for the exhilarating Space Apps 2023 event in the vibrant city of Oskemen, Kazakhstan. From now until the grand finale of the hackathon, I'm here to cater to your queries, hook you up with valuable resources, and assist you in forming your dream team. Don't hesitate to shoot me an email at arkadiyuly@gmail.com if you have any burning questions. Brace yourself, because as we receive fresh updates about the Local Event in Oskemen, I'll be buzzing your way with exciting messages through the Space Apps dashboard. Stay tuned to your Space Apps inbox to catch the hottest news firsthand

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

1-Starting mid-July, you can go to the Space Apps Oskemen Event by selecting "Event Registration" under the “Explore the Hackathon” tab.
2-Familiarize yourself with the Space Apps Resources. Start with the Participant FAQ.
3-Once you’ve registered, keep an eye out in your Space Apps inbox for messages from me or other Oskemen Event Leads, (Login to your account, and select “My Account” in the menu bar. You’ll see a link to “Communications” on the right-hand side.) I will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
4-If you are 18 or older, feel free to log in the week prior to the hackathon to join the Space Apps Chat! You may also start forming teams a week before the hackathon begins with your friends, by connecting with other participants in Chat, or using the Team Finder tool. You will be able to form a team from members of any location or create a team with other members of the Universal Event. More information on these items coming soon!

STEP 1: SIGN UP FOR A SPACE APPS ACCOUNT

Sign up for a Space Apps account HERE. Once you input your information, you will be prompted to verify your email address.

STEP 2: REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE

Participant registration for Space Apps 2023 opens in mid-July and will remain open through the end of the hackathon on October 8, 2023 (11:59 p.m. local time).

To participate in the Space Apps Challenge, you must register for a Local Event or the Universal Event. We encourage you to complete this step at least one to two weeks before the hackathon to join the chat channels and form teams.

Log in to the website using your username and password
Click “Choose a Local Event” from the user dashboard (see “Dashboard” in your menu bar) OR register through one of the Local Event pages or Universal Event page.

The Space Apps Challenge features hundreds of Local Events allowing participants to find potential teammates located in the same community or time zone, or who speak the same language. Since one of the goals of Space Apps is to build local communities, we suggest that participants join a Local Event based on their physical location or their networks/connections to a particular location. If there are no Local Events in your area, you can register for the Universal Event.

You can change your Local Event at any time by selecting the "change" option next to your designated Local Event on your user dashboard.

Teams may consist of participants from one Local Event or from several Local Events. You may eventually choose to join a team that is tied to another Local Event because you like their project idea. Or you may choose to invite people from other Local Events to join your team because you need their skills. During Local Judging your project will be evaluated by the local judges at the Local Event for which your team is registered.

STEP 3: CONNECT WITH YOUR LOCAL LEAD

Local Leads are the organizers of Space Apps Challenge Local Events. They are available to answer questions and help connect you to potential teammates prior to the hackathon. Local Leads are the primary points of contact for your Local Event and will support your hackathon experience. They will also be available in the chat channels in the week leading up to the hackathon and during the hackathon. Please reach out to them as you prepare and for specific details regarding your Local Event!

FIND ANSWERS TO YOUR SPACE APPS QUESTIONS :

Find basic information to guide your Space Apps journey under the “General Information” tab (above). You can also check out the Participant FAQ and other guides (on Space Apps Chat, team formation, project submission, etc.), once they are available. All guides will be posted on the Resources page.

WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU !!

UNLEASH YOUR BRILLIANCE!

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

09:00 Hackathon Start

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8

18:00 Project Submission