Women Who Code Bringing "Magic City Hacks" to Birmingham This Weekend

BIRMINGHAM, AL - This weekend, tech savvy women will convene in downtown Birmingham to show off their technology skills as Women Who Code Birmingham presents "Magic City Hacks," a two-day hackathon designed to showcase women as they take on tech. The event caps off the Birmingham Business Alliance's Innovation Week.

Saturday and Sunday, more than 50 engineers, designers, mentors, and more will come together at the Forge at the Pizitz Food Hall to create tech solutions. Harness the power of technology to build something artistic, solve a problem, design, develop whatever inspires you to change the world.

"Birmingham is a growing hotbed for technology and startups," said spokesperson Jubin Honarvar. "The hackathon will be held at Forge at the Pizitz, an example of the future of innovation in the Magic City." This event will offer awards and prizes, a career expo, and the opportunity for tech professionals to connect with other engineers for a weekend of coding. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Birmingham Patch morning newsletter.)

Women Who Code is global non-profit organization dedicated towards inspiring women to excel in technology careers all over the world. This event is the fist one held in Birmingham. Tickets are still available.