Media Advisory

Winners of the Apps4Halifax Open Data Contest to be announced at Awards Ceremony

Thursday, January 16, 2014 – Media are invited to attend Apps4Halifax Awards Ceremony and Reception the final event in the Apps4Halifax Open Data Contest on Saturday, January 18 at 7 p.m. The winners across all categories will be announced, over $44,000 in cash prizes will be presented and the success of the Open Data Pilot project celebrated.

The keynote address will be delivered by Alon Kronenberg, Associate Partner & Practice Leader Mobile Applications with title sponsor, IBM.

What: Apps4Halifax Awards Ceremony & Reception
When: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 7-10 p.m.
Where: World Trade & Convention Centre (3rd Floor Atrium)

The reception will feature app demos and a chance to meet the winners and event sponsors.

The Apps4Halifax contest was created to encourage public engagement and inspire the development of user-friendly applications for Nova Scotia citizens using HRM open data. The Open Data Pilot, launched earlier this year at www.data.halifax.ca, enables public viewing and use of a selection of HRM datasets free of charge for a 12-month period.

For more information about the Apps4Halifax contest, visit www.Apps4Halifax.ca or follow @hfxgov on Twitter, #apps4hfx.

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Media Contact:
Janet Bryson
HRM Communications
490-5057