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'''May 21-23, 2010'''
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'''October 17-19, 2014'''
   
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  
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The Haskell Hackathon is an international, grassroots collaborative coding festival with a simple focus: build and improve Haskell libraries, tools, and infrastructure.
  
The Haskell Hackathon is an international, grassroots collaborative coding festival with a simple focus: build and improve Haskell libraries, tools, and infrastructure.
   
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Hac φ will be held May 21-23 at the [http://www.upenn.edu/ University of Pennsylvania] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia Philadelphia]. It is open to all -- you do not have to be a Haskell guru to attend. All you need is a basic knowledge of Haskell, a willingness to learn, and a [[/Projects|project]] you're excited to help with (or a project of your own to work on).
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Hac φ will be held October 17-19, 2014 at the [http://www.upenn.edu/ University of Pennsylvania] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia Philadelphia]. It is open to all -- you do not have to be a Haskell guru to attend. All you need is a basic knowledge of Haskell, a willingness to learn, and a [[/Projects|project]] you're excited to help with (or a project of your own to work on).
   
 
There will be lots of hacking, some talks, good food, and, of course, fun!
  
There will be lots of hacking, some talks, good food, and, of course, fun!
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* Mailing list: [http://www.haskell.org/mailman/listinfo/hackathon hackathon@haskell.org]
  
* Mailing list: [http://www.haskell.org/mailman/listinfo/hackathon hackathon@haskell.org]
   
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== News ==
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== Sponsors ==
   
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We are currently seeking sponsors. If you work for an organization that could potentially help to sponsor this event, please contact the organizers!
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* April 7: A few details are still being finalized, but expect an official announcement with full details today!
  
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So far, the following generous organizations are helping to sponsor:
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[http://www.capitaliq.com/ http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~eir/misc/logos/spcapiq.jpg] [http://www.janestreet.com/ http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~eir/misc/logos/janest.jpg]
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[http://www.upenn.edu/ http://www.cis.upenn.edu/~eir/misc/logos/penn.jpg]
   
 
== Registration ==
  
== Registration ==
   
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If you will be attending, please [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGpFcjF1WUllWTQ2VlV5Z000UU9yX2c6MA register]. Registration is free, and open to everyone. If you like, you can also
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If you will be attending, please [[/Register|register]]. If you like, you can also [[/Attendees|list yourself as an attendee]]. Then check out the [[/Projects|projects page]]. We're in a slightly different space than last year and may have to cap attendance, so register early!
  
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[[/Attendees|list yourself as an attendee]]. Then check out the [[/Projects|projects page]].
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Registration closes Friday, October 3, 2014 at 1430 local time (local to you!).
   
 
== When ==
  
== When ==
   
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May 21-23, from 2:30-10pm Friday, 10am-10pm Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday. There will probably be some talks Saturday afternoon.
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October 17-19, 2014 at 3pm-9:30pm Friday, 9am-7pm Saturday, and 10am-3pm Sunday. There will be some talks Saturday afternoon.
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Although the hackathon won't officially kick off until 3pm on Friday, you are welcome to arrive Friday morning if it makes for easier travel. We can find space for you to work comfortably for the day.
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== Food ==
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We will be catering the following meals/snacks:
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* Tea/coffee with snacks Friday afternoon
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* Pizza dinner on Friday evening
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* Continental breakfast Saturday morning
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* Lunch Saturday afternoon
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* Tea/coffee with snacks Saturday afternoon
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* Brunch Sunday morning
   
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Though not an "official" part of Hac φ, many of us will likely go to a nearby [http://www.newdelhiweb.com/ Indian buffet] for dinner after the close of the hackathon on Saturday. This meal is not sponsored.
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Although the hackathon won't officially kick off until 2:30pm on Friday, you are welcome to arrive the evening of Thursday the 23rd or Friday morning if it makes for easier travel. If enough people are around and interested, some sort of activity could be arranged for Thursday evening and/or Friday morning.
  
   
 
== Talks ==
  
== Talks ==
   
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If you'd be interested in giving a short (15-20 minute) talk, put your name and the subject of your talk on the [[/Talks|talks page]]. There will be a projector and blackboard available.
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If you'd be interested in giving a 15-minute talk, put your name and the subject of your talk on the [[/Talks|talks page]]. There will be a projector and blackboard available.
   
 
== Location ==
  
== Location ==
   
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The Hackathon will take place in Room 307 of Levine Hall (3330 Walnut St., Philadelphia). Please enter the building from the west-facing doors (toward the rest of Penn campus).
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Check out the [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117635619663929119581.00046ad73c83c72a23d67&ll=39.954783,-75.194485&spn=0.001667,0.002403&t=h&z=19 Google map] for info on relevant locations.
  
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Check out the [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117635619663929119581.00046ad73c83c72a23d67&ll=39.954783,-75.194485&spn=0.001667,0.002403&t=h&z=15 Google map] for info on relevant locations.
   
 
=== Getting to Philadelphia ===
  
=== Getting to Philadelphia ===
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==== Air ====
  
==== Air ====
   
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[http://www.phl.org/index.html Philadelphia International Airport] (PHL) is
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[http://www.phl.org/Pages/HomePage.aspx Philadelphia International Airport] (PHL) is the closest major airport.
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the closest major airport.
  
   
 
==== Train ====
  
==== Train ====
   
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Take [http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] to 30th Street Station (station code PHL), which is just a few blocks from Levine Hall; see the [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117635619663929119581.00046ad73c83c72a23d67&ll=39.954783,-75.194485&spn=0.001667,0.002403&t=h&z=19 Google map].
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Take [http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] to 30th Street Station (station code PHL), which is just a few blocks from Levine Hall; see the [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117635619663929119581.00046ad73c83c72a23d67&ll=39.954783,-75.194485&spn=0.001667,0.002403&t=h&z=15 Google map].
   
 
==== Car ====
  
==== Car ====
   
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UPenn's admissions office has [http://www.admissionsug.upenn.edu/visiting/directions.php driving directions] that take you right into the center of campus.
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UPenn's admissions office has [http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/visit/directions-and-parking driving directions] that take you right into the center of campus.
   
 
=== Intra-city Transportation ===
  
=== Intra-city Transportation ===
   
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The Hackathon will be held in room 315 of Levine Hall. See Penn's searchable [http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/map.php campus map] for more on this location.
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The Hackathon will be held in room 307 of Levine Hall. See Penn's searchable [http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/map.php campus map] for more on this location.
   
 
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==== Without a car ====
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==== From the airport ====
  
==== From the airport ====
   
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* There is a SEPTA Airport Express Train (R1) every half hour; the fare is $7 if you pay after you board, and $5 if you pay before you board. If you figure out how to pay before you board, let me know, I've been trying to find out for almost a year now. If coming directly to the hackathon, get off at University City station and walk a block west and a block north; otherwise, go one stop further to 30th Street Station to connect to other forms of transportation.
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* There is a SEPTA Airport Express Train (R1) every half hour; the fare is $9 (pay cash after you get on the train). If coming directly to the hackathon, get off at University City station and walk a block west and a block north; otherwise, go one stop further to 30th Street Station to connect to other forms of transportation.
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* A cab from the airport to Center City or University City is a flat $28.50 fee (without tip).
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* A cab from the airport to Center City or University City is about $30.
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* The PHL website has a [http://www.phl.org/rental_cars.html list of rental car companies]. UPenn's admissions office has [http://www.admissionsug.upenn.edu/visiting/directions.php driving directions] that take you right into the center of campus.
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* The PHL website has a [http://www.phl.org/passengerinfo/transportationservices/pages/rental_cars.aspx list of rental car companies]. UPenn's admissions office has [http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/visit/directions-and-parking driving directions] that take you right into the center of campus.
 
* Walking is probably not an option.
  
* Walking is probably not an option.
   
 
==== With a car ====
  
==== With a car ====
   
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There is some parking on-campus, as well as street-parking for $1/hour. To help with interpreting the maps below, Levine Hall is located at 34th and Walnut.
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There is some parking on-campus, as well as street-parking for $1/hour. Walnut St. on the bridge over the Schuylkill River (and east of 33rd) allows you to park all day; other locations have more limited times. To help with interpreting the maps below, Levine Hall is located at 34th and Walnut.
   
 
* [http://www.admissionsug.upenn.edu/visiting/directions.php Parking on campus]
  
* [http://www.admissionsug.upenn.edu/visiting/directions.php Parking on campus]
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* The [http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/parking/ Penn Parking] site
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* The [http://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/parking/ Penn Parking] site, especially the [http://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/parking/where-to-park/visitors-and-vendors.html Where to Park] page
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* [http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/parking/map.html Parking map]
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* [http://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/parking/images/stories/2010mapparking_staticrev4.pdf Parking map]
   
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The [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117635619663929119581.00046ad73c83c72a23d67&ll=39.954783,-75.194485&spn=0.001667,0.002403&t=h&z=19 Google map] also highlights the public parking locations near the hackathon; the fee is about $13/day.
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The [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117635619663929119581.00046ad73c83c72a23d67&ll=39.954783,-75.194485&spn=0.001667,0.002403&t=h&z=15 Google map] also highlights the public parking locations near the hackathon; the fee is about $13/day.
   
 
While you're planning your route, keep in mind that while the city is laid out mostly in a grid, about half of the roads are one-way.
  
While you're planning your route, keep in mind that while the city is laid out mostly in a grid, about half of the roads are one-way.
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=== Accommodation ===
  
=== Accommodation ===
   
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A block of single rooms has been reserved at the [http://www.clubquarters.com/loc_philadelphia.aspx Club Quarters hotel] in center city Philadelphia. These rooms are available for
  
A block of single rooms has been reserved at the [http://www.clubquarters.com/loc_philadelphia.aspx Club Quarters hotel] in center city Philadelphia. These rooms are available for
 
$87/night on May 21st and 22nd. Call them and mention the "PL Group"
  
$87/night on May 21st and 22nd. Call them and mention the "PL Group"
 
to receive this discount. You must reserve your room by April 23rd
  
to receive this discount. You must reserve your room by April 23rd
 
for the reduced rate.
  
for the reduced rate.
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Attendees often stay at the [http://www.clubquarters.com/loc_philadelphia.aspx Club Quarters hotel] in Center City Philadelphia. There are some additional hotel suggestions [http://www.admissionsug.upenn.edu/visiting/accommodations.php here] and in the "Hotels" section [http://www.upenn.edu/campus/philadelphia.php here]. There may also be some local residents willing to accommodate a few attendees. See the [[/Attendees|attendees page]] for more info.
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There are some additional hotel suggestions
  
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[http://www.admissionsug.upenn.edu/visiting/accommodations.php here]
  
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and in the "Hotels" section
  
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[http://www.upenn.edu/campus/philadelphia.php/ here]. There may also
  
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be some local residents willing to accommodate a few attendees. See
  
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the [[/Attendees|attendees page]] for more info.
  
   
 
== Map ==
  
== Map ==
   
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Here is a [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117635619663929119581.00046ad73c83c72a23d67&ll=39.954783,-75.194485&spn=0.001667,0.002403&t=h&z=19 Google map] with relevant locations marked.
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Here is a [http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=117635619663929119581.00046ad73c83c72a23d67&ll=39.954783,-75.194485&spn=0.001667,0.002403&t=h&z=15 Google map] with relevant locations marked.
   
 
== Preparations ==
  
== Preparations ==
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=== What to bring ===
  
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* A laptop
  
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* Wireless card if necessary. There will be wireless network access. Ethernet access will probably not be available. If you really need ethernet access, please contact the organizers.
  
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* Mobile phone
  
   
 
=== Before you arrive ===
  
=== Before you arrive ===
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* Install an up to date Haskell toolchain: at least ghc and cabal-install. If you don't already have these installed (or need to install from scratch on the laptop you're bringing), the easiest way is probably to install the [http://hackage.haskell.org/platform/ Haskell Platform].
  
* Install an up to date Haskell toolchain: at least ghc and cabal-install. If you don't already have these installed (or need to install from scratch on the laptop you're bringing), the easiest way is probably to install the [http://hackage.haskell.org/platform/ Haskell Platform].
   
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== Contact ==
  
== Contact ==
   
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For any questions or emergencies, you can always call Brent Yorgey at (202)-531-8646, Daniel Wagner at (650)-353-1788 or Chris Casinghino at (603)-860-5301.
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For any questions or emergencies, you can always call Richard Eisenberg at (201) 350-4532, Daniel Wagner at (650) 353-1788 or Chris Casinghino at (603) 860-5301.
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== Attendees ==
  
== Attendees ==
   
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See the [[/Attendees]] page.
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See the [[/Attendees | Attendees]] page.
   
 
== Organization ==
  
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The organizers of Hac φ:
  
The organizers of Hac φ:
   
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* Richard Eisenberg (goldfire)
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* Daniel Wagner (dmwit)
  
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* Antal Spector-Zabusky
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* Brent Yorgey (byorgey)
  
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* Chris Casinghino (ccasin)
  
   
 
[[Category:Community]]
  
[[Category:Community]]

Revision as of 18:19, 19 August 2014

October 17-19, 2014

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

About

The Haskell Hackathon is an international, grassroots collaborative coding festival with a simple focus: build and improve Haskell libraries, tools, and infrastructure.

Hac φ will be held October 17-19, 2014 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. It is open to all -- you do not have to be a Haskell guru to attend. All you need is a basic knowledge of Haskell, a willingness to learn, and a project you're excited to help with (or a project of your own to work on).

There will be lots of hacking, some talks, good food, and, of course, fun!

Sponsors

We are currently seeking sponsors. If you work for an organization that could potentially help to sponsor this event, please contact the organizers!

So far, the following generous organizations are helping to sponsor:

spcapiq.jpg janest.jpg penn.jpg

Registration

If you will be attending, please register. Registration is free, and open to everyone. If you like, you can also list yourself as an attendee. Then check out the projects page.

Registration closes Friday, October 3, 2014 at 1430 local time (local to you!).

When

October 17-19, 2014 at 3pm-9:30pm Friday, 9am-7pm Saturday, and 10am-3pm Sunday. There will be some talks Saturday afternoon.

Although the hackathon won't officially kick off until 3pm on Friday, you are welcome to arrive Friday morning if it makes for easier travel. We can find space for you to work comfortably for the day.

Food

We will be catering the following meals/snacks:

  • Tea/coffee with snacks Friday afternoon
  • Pizza dinner on Friday evening
  • Continental breakfast Saturday morning
  • Lunch Saturday afternoon
  • Tea/coffee with snacks Saturday afternoon
  • Brunch Sunday morning

Though not an "official" part of Hac φ, many of us will likely go to a nearby Indian buffet for dinner after the close of the hackathon on Saturday. This meal is not sponsored.

Talks

If you'd be interested in giving a 15-minute talk, put your name and the subject of your talk on the talks page. There will be a projector and blackboard available.

Location

The Hackathon will take place in Room 307 of Levine Hall (3330 Walnut St., Philadelphia). Please enter the building from the west-facing doors (toward the rest of Penn campus).

Check out the Google map for info on relevant locations.

Getting to Philadelphia

Air

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the closest major airport.

Train

Take Amtrak to 30th Street Station (station code PHL), which is just a few blocks from Levine Hall; see the Google map.

Car

UPenn's admissions office has driving directions that take you right into the center of campus.

Intra-city Transportation

The Hackathon will be held in room 307 of Levine Hall. See Penn's searchable campus map for more on this location.

Without a car

  • SEPTA operates the trains, busses, and trolleys in Philadelphia. The fare is $2 per trip, exact change (so save up your $1s before you come). You can also get tokens (which are cheaper, and don't require exact change to buy) at most big stops. Their site is a little bit unfriendly; I recommend using the Trip Planner to find out what routes to take, then consult the route schedules to find out how often those lines run, so you know how flexible your trip will be.
  • There are about a dozen cab companies serving various parts of the city; Google will point the way. You will likely be within Center City and University City (sometimes called West Philadelphia) for the duration of your visit. Hailing cabs is also theoretically possible, but I would recommend giving the radio dispatcher a call if you want to take a cab.
  • Walking is always an option. Philadelphia is a very walkable city.

From the airport

  • There is a SEPTA Airport Express Train (R1) every half hour; the fare is $9 (pay cash after you get on the train). If coming directly to the hackathon, get off at University City station and walk a block west and a block north; otherwise, go one stop further to 30th Street Station to connect to other forms of transportation.
  • A cab from the airport to Center City or University City is about $30.
  • The PHL website has a list of rental car companies. UPenn's admissions office has driving directions that take you right into the center of campus.
  • Walking is probably not an option.

With a car

There is some parking on-campus, as well as street-parking for $1/hour. Walnut St. on the bridge over the Schuylkill River (and east of 33rd) allows you to park all day; other locations have more limited times. To help with interpreting the maps below, Levine Hall is located at 34th and Walnut.

The Google map also highlights the public parking locations near the hackathon; the fee is about $13/day.

While you're planning your route, keep in mind that while the city is laid out mostly in a grid, about half of the roads are one-way.

Accommodation

Attendees often stay at the Club Quarters hotel in Center City Philadelphia. There are some additional hotel suggestions here and in the "Hotels" section here. There may also be some local residents willing to accommodate a few attendees. See the attendees page for more info.

Map

Here is a Google map with relevant locations marked.

Preparations

Before you arrive

  • Pick out a couple of projects to work on and familiarise yourself with them, or bring your own project(s) to work on. See the projects page for a list of projects people plan to work on. If you plan to work on your own project, be sure to list it on the projects page and set up a public repository if you don't already have one, so that other people can help hack on your project.
  • Install an up to date Haskell toolchain: at least ghc and cabal-install. If you don't already have these installed (or need to install from scratch on the laptop you're bringing), the easiest way is probably to install the Haskell Platform.


Attendees

See the Attendees page.

Organization

The organizers of Hac φ:

  • Richard Eisenberg (goldfire)
  • Antal Spector-Zabusky
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