InfoCamp 2020

What is an InfoCamp

UC Berkeley School of Information’s InfoCamp is a premier student-run event that aims to inspire a re-imagining of information technology. In its 11th year, InfoCamp will feature an ideathon and speaker series. Our theme this year is inspired by living through a unique time in history, where we have seen people around the world create innovative ways not only to adjust, but to thrive in the new normal.

What is an "Ideathon"

An “ideathon” is where we brainstorm the invention of solutions to various problem statements.
This two-day event is your chance to tackle challenges towards learning in the new normal. Participants will work in teams that use innovative and design thinking combined with each individual’s subject-matter expertise to collaborate and brainstorm possible solutions. We are looking for any and all ideas that you can think of, so let your imagination run wild!

Participants can choose to compete in any one of three tracks:

Engineering / Data Science (build a coded POC or a data model!)
Product (conjure up an interactive design prototype!)
Policy (enforce your own policy recommendations!)

This event is FREE and open to students and participants from all disciplines. We encourage each participant to put on their thinking hats and bring up perspectives unique to their domain—be it Product Management, User Experience Research, Data Science, Software Engineering, or something else altogether! Come learn, network, and be inspired!

How to attend

You can RSVP here. There is no cost to attend!