The Pitch Ep20: Hacking Media | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-11-01T12:27:47+08:00 Peatix NEXT Academy The Pitch Ep20: Hacking Media tag:peatix.com,2018:event-378174 2018-05-03T19:30:00MYT 2018-05-03T19:30:00MYT Witness the NEXT generation of app-building, featuring the students of Malaysia's No.1 Coding School.The Pitch is NEXT Academy's Coding Bootcamp app showcase event, designed to emulate a "Shark Tank" styled pitching event. The best part? YOU get to be the judge!This episode will feature our graduates from the February 2018 cohort. For the final week of their bootcamp, they will have to use their newfound skills to build apps related to a theme of our choice.The theme for this episode is Hacking Media.There has been a lot of talk about fake news and data privacy, especially when it comes to the various media channels in the country. Are there ways to help legitimize news sources, or increase the reach of trusted media bodies? How about finding ways to connect consumers with the relevant authorities?What kind of apps will our budding coders build? Will one of these apps potentially become a necessity in our lives? Only one way to find out...Mark your calendars now!FAQ:1) What type of projects will be showcased in the event?Web applications related to media, built by our graduating cohort of students from NEXT Academy.2) This event is for you if you're:Interested in codingAn aspiring software developerInterested in working in, or launching startupsLooking for rewarding and fulfilling career optionsSearching for talents to join your companyLooking for potential business partnersInterested in new, innovative tech solutions related to the media industry3) What will I get out of this event?Our graduates will be showcasing and pitching their apps, as well as sharing their life-changing, fulfilling 10-week learning journey here at NEXT Academy. Also, you get the chance to meet the NEXT Academy team and have a tour of our academy. By the end of it, you'll get a holistic understanding about NEXT Academy and the programs available.4) What are the event details?Theme: Hacking MediaDate: Thursday, 3rd May 2018Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pmVenue: A-G-7 Glomac Damansara, Jalan Damansara, 60000 Kuala LumpurWaze Direction: https://waze.to/lr/hw283bdkxyContact Us: +60(3)-9212 81585) How much do I have to pay?- First 30 Spots are FREE for Early Birds!(If you do get it, please make an effort to show up as there are others who really want to attend but can't due to our maximum capacity)- Standard Ticket: RM10 per ticketQuestions? You can contact us by emailing hello@nextacademy.com.We look forward to seeing you there! Updates tag:peatix.com,2018-05-01 09:25:08 2018-05-01 09:25:08 The event description was updated. Diff#334490