Space Apps Orlando was held on April 29th & 30th. Thank you to the 35 people who joined the International Space Apps Challenge at this location. The local results, including the work of 6 teams, can be found below!
Thanks Orlando!

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Global Nominees
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Space Apps Orlando is back!
Join us on April 29th-30th, 2017 for the 3rd NASA Space Apps Challenge in Orlando!
So what are we going to do this year? The same thing we do every year, come up with innovative ideas that could change the world, have fun, and meet amazing, passionate people.
The event will be held at the state-of-the-art Guidewell Innovation Center in the heart of our developing medical tech community. The center's sleek, laid-back feel, great WiFi, and ample parking add up to an ideal location to spend a weekend making cool stuff. Just bring your brain, laptop, and passion for problem solving.
Here are a few more details.
Keynote Speaker:
Jim Thomas, Executive Director of the Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce
Judges:
Cassandra Wilcox, Cofounder @ Code Hanger, Inc. // Javascript Instructor @ Skillcrush
Chris Edwards, WordPress Expert @ CE Squared
Joshua "TechDev" Walker, Cloud Engineer @ Deloitte
Alyssa Nicoll, Software Engineer @ Weave Up
Matt Lavoie, Experience Designer @ Power DMS
THE CHALLENGE
For participants who are interested in competing, we encourage you to start preparing your ideas now! Here's are the Space Apps 2017 challenges
Prizes
- We're excited to announce that Amazon Web Services will be providing a $100 credit to anyone who participates in Space Apps!
- Also for participating in the challenge, all participants will get a pass to a meeting with the Swamp Works team at Kennedy Space Center & a 6 month membership to Orlando Tech Association!
- A 1 year membership to the Orlando Tech Association & A Mentorship Package from leaders in the business and tech fields will be awarded to the winning team.
- A 3 month membership at Canvs & Catalyst co-working spaces will be split between the 2 winning teams.
- The two top local teams will be nominated for the international challenge judged by NASA executives!
Event Food & T-Shirt
After you register, be on the look out for an email from us with a link to purchase a stellar deal on Food Tickets and event T-shirts!
For more information, please visit spaceappsorlando.com!
Schedule
Saturday, April 29th
Registration/Breakfast/Mingling
Opening remarks
Build teams & choose challenges
Begin!
Lunch break
Back to hacking!
Team progress briefings/Get feedback & advice
Dinner break
Back to hacking!
Go home or continue work elsewhere
Sunday, April 30th
Breakfast
Brief announcements
Back to hacking!
Team briefings/Get feedback & advice
Lunch break
Back to hacking!
Project deadlines/begin uploading to official site/tech check for presentations
Presentations
Judges voting
Awards & Closing Remarks
Event ends