Tallinn 26-27 April 2013

Rails Girls aims to give tools for girls and women to build their ideas.

You learn designing, prototyping and coding with the help from our coaches.

Want to help? We are looking for volunteers and Rails coaches for this event. Email us.

Friday 26th April

19:00 - 19:30	Introduction Small overview of what is going to happen. Introduction to Ruby and Rails
19:30 - 20:30	Installation fest We’ll install Ruby on Rails on your computer, so bring your laptop with you.
20:30 - 21:30	Brainstorming Get to know your team and coach and prepare ideas for Saturday

Saturday 27th April

9:00 - 10:30	Registration & coffee
10:30 - 10:45	Tryruby.org Let's get coding!
10:45 - 12:00	WORKSHOP Jumpstart your first web application
12:00 - 13:00	Lunch
13.00 - 13:15	Bentobox - Understanding Web Apps Recap of what we’ve learned and how it all fits together.
13:15 - 14:00	Lighting talks
14:00 - 16:30	WORKSHOP Extend your application.
16:30 - ...	Afterparty at Garage48 Hub Open for everyone, meet people interested in tech.

FAQ

How much does the workshop cost? Nothing, it's free! You just need to be excited!

Who is this aimed for? Women of any age with basic knowledge of working with a computer. We’ve had people of all ages taking part. Most of the program is run in english and please bring your laptop.

How do you choose the attendees? We want a diverse group of people who are motivated and curious about learning.

Can men attend? Yes, but you need to be accompanied by an interested lady. Also, girls are given a priority.

I know how to program - How can I help? We’re also looking for people to be coaches. We’ll have a two-three hour workshop before the event to walk you through the curriculum. Email us

Information

Application: Applying has ended.
Applications close: Wednesday, April 17
Acceptances informed: Friday, April 19
Location: Garage48 Startup HUB, Rävala puiestee 7, Tallinn, Estonia - Google Map

Partners

Rails Girls Tallinn is co-organized with our awesome partners.

Tech Sisters is an Estonian non-profit organization with a goal to get more women excited about technology and IT.

Tallinn is the capital of Estonia, which got just named the best e-Government by UN, so it is no wonder Tallinn has decided to support the event.

Tallinn is known for "most startups per capita" and it's well known technology community. Garage48 HUB is the "startup house" of Estonian tech and startup community. Our main goal is to facilitate interaction among the community and offer a place where to meet, work, learn and chill-out.

Heidi Park is an awesome confectioner. She has promised to sponsor us with a rainbow chocolate chip blondie for every person who writes a recommendation in the recommendation section of her facebook page facebook.com/kondiiter. She really does make the best brownies and congo bars in town! So help us get cookies and write a recommendation. Add "RGT" at the end of your text, so we know you were helping us.

Do you also want to become one of the awesome sponsors for this non-profit event? Email us.