@libertydao.near [Posted on DevHub](https://near.social/#/devgovgigs.near/widget/Post?id=1485) ## Idea: Building Better Futures with Civic Tech and Public Goods NYC 2023 | Executed by Liberty DAO | Powered by Hackbox # **Building Better Futures NYC 2023** When: October 26th- 28th Where: [Bitcoin Center](https://bitcoincenternyc.com/), Upper West Side 2307 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 Capacity: ~80 seated, 150 standing ## **Event Introduction** Building Better Futures with Civic Tech and Public Goods NYC 2023 is a three day hackathon focused on activating the local New York area with the support of [Hackbox](https://near.org/hackbox.near/widget/home). The goal is to foster the understanding of NYC problems, and create tangible improvements of residents’ lives through innovative solutions centered around blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, open data, education, financial literacy, health, environment, and more. Our audience will be a mix of local leaders and web2 and web3 builders who want to evolve local support systems, with emphasis on including marginalized populations. ## **Organizer Introduction** We are [Liberty DAO](https://www.libertydao.online/), a collaborative support system for builders (developers, creators, educators, founders) doing work with the local New York community. The mission is to empower New Yorkers to reclaim ownership over their digital identity, enhance authentic physical connections, increase financial and technical literacy, fuel civic collaboration, and prepare for the next generation of technological evolution by educating and building/using tools on the Blockchain Operating System (BOS) and more. Our team of contributors include @joannaorlova.near, @efiz.near @imagin.near, @b8b33f725f035cf9efbb129c06ad83a4e7bdd9a8931e04f681e20a9dc45848c9, @james.near, @datablock.near, @819c44a1bdd666dce2119a6e92f9d7643136e02fc577e6cd0542bb38f6172b4a, and others. Collectively, our contributors have thrown over 100+ [educational events](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/near-nyc-47594625453) since 2022 in the New York area and have hosted/assisted with over 15 hackathons. We are carrying out the hackathon at the Bitcoin Center (formerly known as the Blockchain Center), another grassroots organization in NY that aims to fortify local culture and innovation when it comes to open web technologies. We are also joined by the impressive work and reputation of our growing list of partners. This currently includes [NEAR NYC](https://twitter.com/NEAR__NYC), [Banyan Collective](https://twitter.com/NEARHACKS) , [Everything](https://everything.dev), [ShardDog](https://sharddog.social/), [BUILD DAO](https://www.nearbuilders.com/), [Sparx Labs](https://sparxlabs.io/), [MasterCard](https://lu.ma/IgniteTheFuture-NewYork2023), [Republic Crypto](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bos-hacks-jam-session-928-tickets-722846973757), [Tech Girl NYU](https://www.techgirlnyu.com/) , [Techquity Labs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/techquitylabs/),[ Blue Collar to the Blockchain](https://bc2bc.org/), and more. Each is proving pivotal in creating a meaningful impact for the usage of blockchain technology as a means to solve real world problems. Before and beyond the hackathon, we are offering office hours, training programs, and team work sessions to amplify the efforts of projects of with inspired impact. In the long term we also hope to offer grants for projects. We strive to facilitate knowledge exchange, foster cross-network partnership programs, and activate the community within the thriving New York changemaker ecosystem. ## **Event Impact** This hackathon aligns with NEAR's, DevHub’s, and Liberty DAO’s core objectives, including supporting innovative builders and fostering Web3 adoption. The event will: * Increase the influence of blockchain and Web3 technologies within North America, leveraging New York as a pivotal epicenter. * Create pathways for the usage of and building on NEAR, BOS, and its associated tools among developers, builders, and creators. * Garner a mindset rooted in practicality, emphasizing real-world applications as the driving force. While New York is a costly city, its influence transcends to not just other cities in the country, but all over the world. The Concrete Jungle is the perfect playground for new frameworks like Hackbox that want to create streamlined and replicable experiences for other regions. We’ll have not only a mixed variety of attendees, but will also provide insightful feedback on how to make Hackbox even better. ## **Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)** * 100+ registered attendees * 50 hackathon participants * 10 projects and/or components submitted ## **Budget** ## Budget Breakdown ### Production | ITEM | QTY | COST($) | TOTAL ($) | |-------------------------|-----|---------|-----------| | Venue for 3 days | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | | Hacking Monitors | 10 | $110 | $1100 | | Extension Cords | 10 | $20 | $200 | ### Activations and Entertainment | ITEM | QTY | COST($) | TOTAL ($) | |----------------------|-----|---------|-----------| | Bounties | 4 | $2,000 | $8,000 | | Merch | 50 | $30 | $1,500 | | Food & Drinks | 3 | $1,000 | $3,000 | ### Branding & Decor | ITEM | QTY | COST($) | TOTAL ($) | |--------------------|-----|---------|-----------| | Banners | 2 | $150 | $300 | | Badges & Print Material | 1 | $150 | $150 | | Halloween theme decor | 1 | $150 | $150 | ### Staffing | ITEM | QTY | COST($) | TOTAL ($) | |--------------------------|-----|---------|-----------| | Event Planning & Community Management | 80 hrs | $50 | $4,000 | | IRL Logistics | 3 days | $2,000 | $2,000 | | Technical Planning & Challenge Prep | 20 hrs | $100 | $2,000 | | Workshop Instruction & Mentorship | 20 hrs | $100 | $2,000 | | IRL Logistics | 3 days | $2,000 | $2,000 | | Photographer/Videographer | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | | Marketing & Outreach | 40 hrs | $50 | $2,000 | ### Others | ITEM | QTY | COST($) | TOTAL ($) | |-----------------------|-----|---------|-----------| | Miscellaneous | 1 | $500 | $500 | --- ### Summary - **SUB TOTAL**: $23,900 - **PRIZES**: $8,000 - **TOTAL**: $31,900 > **Note**: Budget reflects NY costs and is tentative and subject to changes. ## **Event Timeline** | Time | Pre-event Orientation | Thu Oct 26 | Fri Oct 27 | Sat Oct 28 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 month prior | Marketing & promotion for attendance | - | - | - | | 2 weeks prior | Online workshop where tracks and bounties announced | - | - | - | | 1 week prior | Kickoff call with discord/channel of communication established for hackathon, initial team formation | - | - | - | | 10:00am | - | - | Breakfast available | Breakfast available| | 11:00am | - | Check In | Hack time | Hack time | | 12:00pm | - | Hack time | Hack time | Hack time | | 1:00pm | - | Opening Remarks | Hack time | Hack time | | 2:00pm | - | Lunch available | Lunch available| Lunch available| | 3:00pm | - | Hack time | Hack time | Hack time | | 4:00pm | - | Hack time | Hack time | Final Submissions & Presentations| | 5:00pm | - | Hack time | Hack time | Presentations, Judging | | 6:00pm | - | Dinner available | Dinner available; VIP Dinner | Judging | | 7:00pm | - | Hack time | Hack time | Final words, winners announced, sponsors thanked | | 8:00pm | - | Hack time | Hack time| Close | | 9:00pm | - | Close for the evening | Close for the evening | Close | | 1 day after | Thank you email | - | - | - | | 1 week after | Feedback and media content released | - | - | - |