The Silicon Valley is not the only place that has nerds smartass people that can write code. Fresno has them too. If one of these local code monkeys are your friend, you might have noticed them being a bit stressed out the past week. That's because they've probably been writing code like crazy for the 59 Days of Code event.
This competition/showcase feels like one of those stop-Fresno-brain-drain kinda things. We like that. Check it out today at Clovis Veterans Memorial District Auditorium. It's free but they would like you to let them know you're coming.
More info:
Facebook page.
Website.
Mike Oz Beehive post.
A look at the projects.
The event monkeys explain this in there own words after the break...
When was the last technology conference/showcase you attended in the Central Valley that attracted an audience of nearly 1,000 people?
The San Joaquin Valley has the talent, the role models and the capital needed for technology ventures in the region to succeed. This event will provide a catalyst for the next generation of great entrepreneurs and help you take risks, think big and succeed.
For nearly two months, technologists in the Fresno/Clovis region have been pounding away writing code for the area’s first Web & Mobile Application Showcase. On June 22, 2010 the 59DaysOfCode clock strikes zero and two winners will be announced.
The 59DaysOfCode is organized by the Central Valley Business Incubatorand Geekwise and hosted by the City of Clovis. The purpose is to highlight and showcase the amazing talent that exists in the central valley as it relates to programming and application development.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will allow you to help decide the winner. Your vote counts. The showcase floor will be open from 4:00 – 7:00 and the top teams will present their innovation to a live audience from 7:00 to 8:00. Prizes awarded at 8:30.
The prize packages consist of professional goods and services provided by the event sponsors. Additionally, there is a total of $10,000 in cash awarded to the winning teams. Teams compete in one of two categories: Zero Code & In-Progress.
