The Pitch Ep21: Hacking Education + Buka Puasa | Peatix tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-11-01T11:44:18+08:00 Peatix NEXT Academy The Pitch Ep21: Hacking Education + Buka Puasa tag:peatix.com,2018:event-385021 2018-05-23T19:20:00MYT 2018-05-23T19:20:00MYT We're excited to introduce our very first Pitch + Buka Puasa event for our upcoming episode!In the spirit of Ramadan, we'll be featuring a breaking-fast session with our Muslim friends! Pizza will be on the menu, so come on over and enjoy yourself in this special event! 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 March 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 Education.Tech has so many roles it can fill in education, be it to make the educators' lives easier, to connect students and teachers, or just to enhance the typical learning experience. Where else does tech belong? Could it play an integral role in education, not just in Malaysia, but all over the world?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 education, 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 education 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 EducationDate: Wednesday, 23rd May 2018Time: 7.20pm - 9.30pmVenue: 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?- Entry is priced at RM12 per ticket. Seats are limited, so secure your spot today! Do note that we won't have early bird tickets this episode due to our special Buka Puasa event.Questions? Contact us at hello@nextacademy.comWe look forward to seeing you there!