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Civic hacking meetups

Meetup counts over 100,000 members of 166 civic hacking meetups around the world. The groups included here vary in how technical they are, but you can always count on meeting people and contributing to projects, regardless of whether or not you can code.

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Citizen Beta
citizenbeta.org

Citizen Beta

The civic tech meetup for people working on civic technology, empowering citizens, and government transformation.

London
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Pakistan
codeforpakistan.org

Code for Pakistan

To bring together civic-minded software developers to use technology to innovate in public services, by creating open source solutions to address the needs of citizens

Pakistan 🇵🇰
since 2013
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Civic Tech Toronto
civictech.ca

Civic Tech Toronto

Civic Tech Toronto is a vibrant and diverse community of Torontonians engaged in understanding and creating solutions for civic challenges through technology, design, and other innovative means.

Toronto
since 2015
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Station for Open Cultures
collaction.hk/s/station

Station for Open Cultures

An inter-galaxial space station that enhances open culture

Hong Kong
Campaign organizations, Civic hacking meetups, Hubs
Hong Kong protests
Code for Fort Collins
codeforfoco.org

Code for Fort Collins

Code for Fort Collins is a volunteer organization who develops technology-driven solutions to challenges faced by charities, government agencies, and other groups within the city.

Fort Collins, CO
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Chapel Hill
codeforchapelhill.com

Code for Chapel Hill

Bridging the gap between local government and human capital in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC
since 2013
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
SF Civic Tech
sfcivictech.org

SF Civic Tech

Formerly Code for San Francisco, we are a welcoming and inclusive volunteer group of developers, designers, data geeks, and citizen activists who use creative technology to solve civic and social prob...

San Francisco
since 2013
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Australia
codeforaustralia.org

Code for Australia

Building a 21st century government, together. We’re working towards a government that is built by and made for everyone.

Neighbourhood - 4 Brunswick Pl, 4 Brunswick Place, Fitzroy VIC, Australia
since 2015
Civic hacking meetups, Govtech, Meet the others
Code for Denver
web.archive.org/web/20220331073929/https://codefordenver.org

Code for Denver

We build software to help nonprofits and local government better serve their community.

Denver
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for New Hampshire
codefornh.org

Code for New Hampshire

Code for New Hampshire is an unofficial Code for America Brigade, a group of volunteers that bring community members together to make government work better.

Manchester, NH
since 2015
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Newark
meetup.com/Code-for-Newark

Code for Newark

We are Code for Newark, the local Newark brigade of Code for America. We are a diverse group of newbies, pros, developers, coders, data geeks, and designers who are interested in making ourselves and...

Newark, NJ
since 2014
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
The 2019 Brigade Network Census
medium.com/code-for-america/the-2019-brigade-network-census-846621290def

The 2019 Brigade Network Census

Ideas and perspectives you won’t find anywhere else.

San Francisco
Civic hacking meetups, Learn about civic tech, Meet the others
Code for Kenya
codeforkenya.org

Code for Kenya

Code for Kenya uses data to give citizens hyper-local and hyper-personal information to make better informed decisions about bread & butter issues. Code for Kenya also builds technology tools to ampli...

Nairobi
since 2010
Civic hacking meetups
Waag
waag.org

Waag

Waag operates at the intersection of science, technology and the arts. Our work focuses on emergent technologies as instruments of social change, and is guided by the values of fairness, openness and...

Nieuwmarkt 4, 1012 CR Amsterdam, Netherlands
since 1994
Civic hacking meetups, Emerging tech, Hubs
Code for Baltimore
codeforbaltimore.org

Code for Baltimore

We are a community of volunteers who develop open-source projects as a Code for America Brigade by focusing on open government, open data, great design, and social good in Baltimore.

Baltimore, MD
since 2016
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Open Cleveland
opencleveland.org

Open Cleveland

Come join developers, designers, data geeks, leaders, and idea-makers who volunteer to help local government and civic orgs adopt open web technologies.

Cleveland, Ohio
since 2011
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Tallahassee
meetup.com/code-for-tallahassee

Code for Tallahassee

We would like to invite you to the new Code For Tallahassee brigade and the unveiling of our flagship project Roadmaps to the Future (RM2F)

Tallahassee, Florida
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Germany
codefor.de

Code for Germany

The goal of the program is to promote developments in transparency, open data, and civic technology.

Germany (Deutschland) 🇩🇪
since 2014
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Iowa
meetup.com/Code-for-Iowa

Code for Iowa

Iowa is known around the country for its abundance of corn, soybeans, and pork. Code for Iowa is about leveraging our lesser-known abundance of technology talent to spur civic innovation.

Iowa City, IA
since 2018
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Open San Diego
opensandiego.org

Open San Diego

We are San Diegans who believe data and technology can better serve citizens, sparking a more vibrant democracy and civic life. We treasure our communities and work together to bolster our public expe...

San Diego, CA
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Civic Tech YYC
civictechyyc.ca

Civic Tech YYC

CivicTechYYC is a community based group that is part of a global movement to leverage technology for public good.

Calgary, AB, Canada
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Codeando Mexico
codeandomexico.org

Codeando Mexico

Generamos nuevas formas de participación ciudadana a través de la tecnología.

Mexico (Estados Unidos Mexicanos) 🇲🇽
since 2013
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
CivicTech Sweden
civictech.se

CivicTech Sweden

Civic Tech Sweden is a network of people working with technology for the common good and digital tools for community, democracy, and transparency.

Stockholm
since 2018
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
HackCLE
web.archive.org/web/20200919064924/https://www.hackcleveland.org

HackCLE

Hack Cleveland, also known as HackCLE, is a group of community leaders who are leveraging technology to unify Clevelanders and those responsible for their public safety

since 2015
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for OKC
web.archive.org/web/20220102021420/https://codeforokc.org

Code for OKC

Code for OKC is an all volunteer group and we’d love to have you participate in any way that you can.

Kansas City, MO
since 2013
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Cary
codeforcary.org

Code for Cary

Making our community a better place to live, work, and play through technology.

Cary, NC
since 2013
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Durham
codefordurham.com

Code for Durham

Making our community a better place to live, work, and play through technology.

Durham, NC
since 2013
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for San José
web.archive.org/web/20201112013621/https://www.codeforsanjose.com

Code for San José

Where makers, designers, developers, and subject matter experts come together to use technology to solve civic problems.

San Jose, California
since 2014
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Civic Data Alliance
civicdataalliance.org

Civic Data Alliance

All The Data, For We The People

Louisville, Kentucky
since 2018
Build something, Civic hacking meetups, Diversity & Inclusion
Koduj dla Polski (Code for Poland)
kodujdlapolski.pl

Koduj dla Polski (Code for Poland)

Community searching for technological solutions to societal challenges.

Fundacja Epaństwo, Nowogrodzka, Warsaw, Poland
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others
Code for Fort Lauderdale
codeforftl.org

Code for Fort Lauderdale

Come join idea-makers, designers, citizen leaders, developers, and data geeks who volunteer to help the Fort Lauderdale government and civic orgs adopt open web technologies.

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for BCS
meetup.com/CodeforBCS

Code for BCS

Code for BCS is a Code for America Brigade (local chapter) focused on improving the lives of residents in Bryan/College Station.

College Station-Bryan, TX
since 2018
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Open Fresno
openfresno.github.io

Open Fresno

A group of coders, designers, government reps, and citizens building a better #Fresno

Fresno, California
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Open data in NZ
web.archive.org/web/20200804145445/https://www.meetup.com/Open-Data-NZ

Open data in NZ

Open data meetup

Wellington, New Zealand
Civic data, Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others
Code for Boise
openboise.org

Code for Boise

Open Boise is an inclusive coalition of civic-minded volunteers that builds, researches, and designs technology to help foster community engagement and improve quality of life for residents of the Tre...

Boise, ID
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Tucson
codefortucson.org

Code for Tucson

Code for Tucson is the Tucson chapter of the Code for America Brigade. We are a group of volunteer civic hackers working together to solve local issues and help people engage with the city.

Tucson, Arizona
since 2015
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Kentuckiana
codeforkentuckiana.org

Code for Kentuckiana

Louisville's Code for America Brigade

Louisville, Kentucky
since 2019
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Fundacja Moje Państwo
mojepanstwo.pl

Fundacja Moje Państwo

ePaństwo Foundation's aim is to develop democracy, open and transparent authorities and civic engagement.

Fundacja ePaństwo, Warsaw, Poland
since 2010
Civic data, Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others
BetaNYC hack nights
meetup.com/betanyc

BetaNYC hack nights

BetaNYC is a civic organization dedicated to improving lives in New York through civic design, technology, and data.

Data & Society Research Institute, West 20th Street, New York, NY
since 2008
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Muskogee
web.archive.org/web/20200808183010/https://www.meetup.com/Code-for-Muskogee

Code for Muskogee

We're the Muskogee chapter of Code for America. Come hang with us!

Muskogee, OK
since 2017
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Nashville
codefornashville.org

Code for Nashville

Code for Nashville is Nashville's Code for America Brigade. We are volunteers who collaborate with Metro government to promote open data and build civic apps.

Nashville, TN
since 2014
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
docs.google.com/document/d/1r_p32UkhfQpY-2wglVNU2YfkK9C_tS9JoJ8vJ8aqFL4/edit#heading=h.l1rv3psn2v31

Civic tech community organizer toolkit

This guide is meant to provide key tips to help you establish successful hacknights.

Canada 🇨🇦
since 2017
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Civic Tech Saint John
meetup.com/Civic-Tech-Saint-John

Civic Tech Saint John

Civic Tech Saint John is an open and inclusive forum for all Saint Johners to explore community issues with one another.

Saint John, NB, Canada
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Tampa Bay
codefortampabay.org

Code for Tampa Bay

Code for Tampa Bay is an official Code for America Brigade in Tampa, FL working on projects with government and community partners to improve people’s lives.

Tampa, Florida
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
g0V Slack
g0v-tw.slack.com

g0V Slack

An online forum for community discussion

Taiwan (T'ai-wan) 🇹🇼
since 2015
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, Socialize online
g0v
Hack for LA
hackforla.org

Hack for LA

Can you design, write, or code? Are you an activist with an idea? You can help Los Angeles live up to its potential at Hack for LA. Everyone is welcome!

Los Angeles, CA
since 2013
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Open Toledo
meetup.com/Open-Toledo

Open Toledo

Open Toledo focuses on civic technology and government technology, technologies that enhance civic engagement and help government run efficiently.

Toledo, Ohio
since 2018
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Open Maine
meetup.com/OpenMaine

Open Maine

OpenMaine (formerly Code for Maine) is a local Brigade in the Code for America network.

Portland, ME
since 2018
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code With Aloha (Previously Code for Hawaii)
codewithaloha.org

Code With Aloha (Previously Code for Hawaii)

Code With Aloha is a volunteer group of developers, designers, project managers, and community members who gather to work on civic projects that help the community.

BoxJelly
since 2009
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
Code for Orlando
codefororlando.com

Code for Orlando

Code for Orlando is a community searching for technological solutions to social challenges.

Orlando, Florida
Civic hacking meetups, Meet the others, The People
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