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Goodwin to Host CT Invention Convention Amazon Echo Hackathon
\n<\/strong>Saturday, July 9, 2016
\nGoodwin College Business and Manufacturing Center
\nOne Pent Road
\nEast Hartford, CT 06118
\n9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
\n$10 event fee includes light lunch and dinner<\/p>\n

What\u2019s Amazon Echo?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amazon Echo<\/strong>\u00a0is a\u00a0voice-enabled,\u00a0wireless speaker capable of voice interaction, music playback, making to-do lists, setting alarms, streaming podcasts, playing audiobooks, and providing weather, traffic, and other real time information. The Echo has an incredible future and you can be part of it!<\/p>\n

What\u2019s this event all about?<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will learn how to program and use this device to get information \u2014 and control the world! This new technology will have a major global impact and you can help make it happen. Engineers from Amazon will teach you what you need to know, and you will be creating apps for the Echo in no time. Bring a Window or Mac laptop; some loaners will be available. Amazon will award lots of prizes to participants \u2014 anyone who attends can submit 3 apps within 30 days of the event and get a free Amazon Tap worth $130!<\/p>\n

Who can participate?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyone over 12 years old who enjoys cutting-edge technology \u2014 and having fun \u2014 is welcome, regardless of skill level or experience.\u00a0Come as an individual, part of a team, or make friends while you\u2019re here. Goodwin students and employees can receive a 25% discount by entering promo code \u201cGoodwin\u201d when registering online.<\/p>\n

What will I learn?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Engineers from Amazon will teach you what you need to know, and you will be creating apps for the Echo in no time. Bring a Window or Mac laptop; some loaners will be available. Amazon will award lots of prizes to participants \u2014 anyone who attends can submit three apps within 30 days of the event and get a free Amazon Tap worth $130!<\/p>\n

Sounds great! How do I sign up?<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more registration and information: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hackster-amazon-present-alexa-skill-building-101-tickets-25747944796<\/a>. Additional information: Jake Mendelssohn, CIC Outreach Director, at jake@ctinventionconvention.org<\/a>. CIC website: www.ctinventionconvention.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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