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The world's first Hack+Policy event.

Come and solve our society's most pressing challenges within 36 hours. Meet new friends, learn about the latest trends, and execute your idea into reality.

March 26-28, 2021 • Virtual event

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About Us

Merge, hosted by Hack+Policy Foundation, is a hack+policython that engages young minds from different backgrounds to solve society’s most pressing challenges.

An increasing number of youth are interested in making a difference in the world, but the majority of them aren’t given the opportunities and resources to get started. Furthermore, hackathons are often geared towards more STEM-oriented youth — essentially barring less “technical” thinkers from participating.

At Merge, we believe that all youth have the potential to make an impact. By encouraging participation from students with different interests, we strive to bring fresh new perspectives to the table and stimulate innovative thinking. We hope to start important conversations, spark innovation, and most importantly, bring like-minded people together to work towards a better future.

Tracks

Sociocultural

Combating social and cultural issues around the world

Environmental

Protecting the natural world and striving for a sustainable future

Technology

Tackling the negative effects of technology

Healthcare

Providing better access and quality of medical treatments

Education

Creating effective learning opportunities and environments

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