The Uganda Website Projects Competition 2024 is set to be a thrilling event, celebrating innovation and creativity among young developers using WordPress. With the theme “Problem Solving With WordPress,” this competition aims to highlight how WordPress can be used to address real-world issues through innovative website projects. Competitions like these play a crucial role in the development of young tech enthusiasts and the broader tech community.
Event Overview
By challenging students to solve real-world problems using WordPress, the competition encourages innovative thinking and creative problem-solving. Participants must think outside the box to create unique and effective solutions. Participants must present their projects to a panel of judges, which helps them develop essential communication and presentation skills. These skills are valuable in both academic and professional settings.
Date and Venue
Date: Friday, July 5th, 2024
Venue: National ICT Innovation Hub, Uganda Institute of ICT (UICT), Nakawa, Kampala
The event will bring together young minds from various educational levels to showcase their WordPress-powered projects.
Categories
- Rising Stars: For primary and secondary school students.
- Explorers: For students from post-secondary vocational schools, technical training institutes, universities, and colleges.
Why Participate?
Participating in the Uganda Website Projects Competition 2024 offers numerous benefits:
- Showcase Your Skills: Present your WordPress projects to a panel of industry experts.
- Gain Feedback: Receive valuable insights to improve your projects.
- Network: Connect with peers and professionals in the WordPress community.
- Win Awards: Stand a chance to win awards and gain recognition for your exceptional work.
How to Participate
- Fill Out the Project Submission Form: Make sure to complete all required fields.
- Submit Your Project: Send any additional documentation or links to ugandacompetition@events.wordpress.org by June 20th, 2024, at 6 PM.
Tips for Successful Submissions
- Articulate Your Problem Statement: Clearly define the problem your project aims to solve.
- Highlight Innovation: Emphasize the innovative aspects of your project.
- Showcase Your Work: Include relevant links or demonstrations.
- Explain Your Development Process: Provide a brief overview of how you developed your project.
Awards
Outstanding projects will be recognized during the Awards Ceremony, with prizes awarded to the best projects in each category.
Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased online using PayPal or bank cards. Alternatively, you can reserve tickets via the Google form to pay in Ugandan Shillings using Mobile Money. Here are the ticket categories:
- Discounted Attendee Ticket: $5 or UGX 20,000. Includes access to all activities, attendee tag, swag, workshop resources, internet access, breakfast, and lunch coupons.
- Actual Cost (Microsponsor) Ticket: $26 or UGX 100,000. Includes all benefits of the discounted ticket, plus a VIP treat, an event-branded T-shirt, and publicity.
- Community Sponsorship Ticket: $130 or UGX 500,000. Supports discounted tickets for more students, includes two attendee tickets, two event T-shirts, a dedicated sponsor table, and logo publicity.
Get Involved
Whether you are a student eager to showcase your project, an enthusiast wanting to attend, or a sponsor looking to support young talent, the Uganda Website Projects Competition 2024 is the perfect platform.
For more details, visit the official event page.