Exceptional times call for new and open solutions: #osoc20 will be fully remote
driesvr - May 5, 2020 in Featured, Open Data, Open Innovation, Open Knowledge, Open Source, open Summer of code, osoc20, projects, remote
A virus is throwing a spanner in the works for businesses and organisations around the globe. At the same time, we are witnessing a surge in innovation, creativity and flexibility from all parts of society. Open Knowledge Belgium wants to take on the challenge and be part of the solution. How? With Open Summer of Code, we provide both private and public organisations with the opportunity to tap into the creativity of digital natives and build a prototype for digital projects in only 4 weeks time.
Changing times call for thinking out of the box
Open Summer of Code will be celebrating its tenth anniversary this summer. This unique summer program – where student teams devise and develop innovative digital solutions for societal and other challenges – has become an institution. Throughout the years, we have managed to make Open Summer of Code grow with more students, partners and impact.
As a result of the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, we’re ready to take on a new challenge: organising #osoc20 as a fully remote edition. Thanks to our experience and solid supporting network of coaches and partners, we are confident and excited to turn this fully remote aspect into an opportunity for more and faster digital transformation.
We are currently adapting our program in such a way that we make it work remotely. Here are a few changes that you can expect for this remote edition:
- Set-up of the infrastructure for effective remote collaboration
- Review of our code of conduct so it works remotely
- Documentation will take precedence over explanation
- Supporting coaches with tutorials & an online skill board
- Demo day: live-streaming all project presentations to a broad audience.
- Prisma, a web application that helps caregivers connect with the residents of care homes through personal stories, known as Soulcenter (https://soulcenter.be) today.
- Bike for Brussels route planner (https://routeplanner.bike.brussels), a cycling route planner which allows cyclists to find bike-friendly routes in Brussels.
- Reliability Score (https://osoc.be/editions/2019/reliability-score), helping people catch their train by predicting delays.
- The opportunity to turn your project idea into a prototype in only 1 month thanks to the digital creativity and dedication of a talented team of students and coaches.
- Joining a network of organisations, coaches and nearly graduated students who are eager to make a difference.
- Social impact, as thanks to you students get the chance to work on an impactful digital project.
- Becoming a digital pioneer and gain visibility before, during and after the program with your next digital project.
- Being a part of a larger innovative hub where synergies arise spontaneously.