Sydney - New South Wales

Registration Type:

Open

See Participating Teams

Email:

nsw@govhack.org

Twitter:

@GovHackAU

Address:

Day 1 - Friday, Sept 6:
ServiceNow, Level 48, 680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Day 2&3 - Saturday&Sunday, Sept 7-8:
Pat Brunton Room, Crows Nest Centre, 2 Ernest Place, Crows Nest NSW 2065

Accessibility:

There is a ramp at the front entrance located at the corner of Willoughby Lane and Ernest Street. If you enter through the front entrance, follow the signs to the lift to reach our venue on the Ground floor.

Alternatively, there is a back entrance from Hospital Lane. Enter on the Ground floor, and you will see the entrance to our venue, the Pat Brunton Room, straight ahead. This entrance has no steps.

There is also a direct entrance from Hospital Lane into the venue room, although these doors may be open only during specific times.

Youth Support:

Participants under the age of 18 MUST have a parent/guardian present at all times.

Parking:

For parking, the Holtermann Street carpark next to the Centre provides 2 hours of free parking Monday to Saturday (one entry per day) and free all day on Sundays.

There are also 3 other nearby Council-operated carparks and metered parking available in surrounding streets.

For further details, visit the Centre's website at: Crows Nest Centre

Public Transport:

The Crows Nest Centre, located at 2 Ernest Place, is easily accessible via public transport and car.

The newly opened Sydney Metro offers frequent trains, with Crows Nest Station just a six-minute walk away via Clarke Street. St Leonards Station is a 15-minute walk.

Several State Transit and Hills buses serve the area, including routes along Pacific Highway, Willoughby Road, and more.

Operating hours:

Friday, 6 September: 5:00 pm open, 5:30 pm start - 9:00 pm close
Saturday, 7 September: 8:00 am start - 6:00 pm close
Sunday, 8 September: 8:00 am start - 6:00 pm close

We may be flexible with the closing time (TBA), keep following our event comms.

Catering:

Friday, 6 September: A light dinner is provided.
Saturday, 7 September: Morning tea, lunch, dinner, and snacks are provided.
Sunday, 8 September: Morning tea, lunch, and snacks are provided.

(Note your dietary requirements when you register.)

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Event Information

GovHack 2024 is the largest government open data hackathon in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2024, people from all walks of life will come together to pool their knowledge and tackle real-world challenges.

We hope you're as excited as we are for the upcoming competition weekend of #GovHack 2024 in NSW happening from September 6th to 8th! Get ready to bring your boundless creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to tackle real-world challenges in this year’s competition. 🌟

Note - this year, we are hosted at 2 venues:

Day 1 - Launch:

Date: Friday, September, 6th (Day 1)

Time: 5:00 pm open - 5:30 pm start - 9:00 pm close

Location: ServiceNow, Level 48, 680 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Register: Note - there is limited capacity at this site. Secure your place before space runs out:

Get Your Humanitix Ticket Here

Day 2-3 - Competition Weekend:

Date: Saturday and Sunday, September, 7th - 8th (Day 2 & 3)

Time: 8:00 am open - 6:00 pm close

Location: Crows Nest Centre, 2 Ernest Place, Crows Nest NSW 2065

📖 Resources to Help You Prepare:

To help you get ready, we’ve created a Participant Handbook full of valuable information and tips.

You can access our GovHack Handbook here: https://govhack.org/handbook

🎉 We Can’t Wait to See You There! Make sure to mark your calendar and set your alarms!

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us at marketing@govhack.org.

Let’s make this an unforgettable experience! 💫

…and be part of something awesome 😎

Best,

Your GovHack Team