https://stormyscorner.com/tags/hackathon/Recent content in Hackathon on Stormy PetersHugoen-usWed, 12 Mar 2025 20:08:12 -0700https://stormyscorner.com/blog/ospos-for-good-the-united-nations-encourages-open-source-software/Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:08:12 -0700https://stormyscorner.com/blog/ospos-for-good-the-united-nations-encourages-open-source-software/<p>The United Nations is encouraging the use of open source. They see the value of open source software in helping with digital transformation, providing equitable access to technology, and accomplishing the world&rsquo;s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p> <p>Last year they had an <a href="https://www.un.org/digital-emerging-technologies/content/ospos-good-2024" rel="noopener">OSPOs for Good event</a>, and the event went so well that this year it will be a week long <a href="https://www.un.org/digital-emerging-technologies/content/open-source-week-2025" rel="noopener">UN Open Source Week 2025</a>. In addition to the OSPO for Good day, they have added several other events including a  2 day hackathon for real world social good, &ldquo;UN TECHover&rdquo;. This builds on the success they&rsquo;ve seen with hackathons.</p>