Sendwithus To Host British Columbia’s Largest Coding Competition on March 3
MarTech startup invites 500+ developers to Victoria for 4th Annual BattleSnake Tournament
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
| Who: | Programmers of all skill levels are invited to register here. Attendance is free for participants, with over 500 already registered to compete. The event is presented by Victoria-based MarTech startup Sendwithus, in partnership with GitHub. | |
| What: | BattleSnake, British Columbia’s largest coding event, is a multiplayer, tournament version of the classic arcade game, Snake. Teams have one day to program an artificially intelligent (AI) Snake to compete for cash prizes, going up against other teams in their division — Beginner, Intermediate, or Expert. Attracting teams from across the Pacific Northwest, the event culminates with a multi-round tournament for each division, until one winning snake is left. | |
| Where: | Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, British Columbia | |
| When: | Saturday, March 3, 2018. Check-in begins at 8:30AM PST with opening remarks at 10:30AM PST | |
| Why: | BattleSnake was created to bring developers – from grade school students just learning to code to professional developers with years of experience – together in a friendly, co-operative environment and to encourage the tech and startup leaders of tomorrow. This year’s attendees include groups from local schools and regional universities such as UVic, UBC, and SFU, as well as from a variety of leading local and international tech companies. Cash prizes totaling over $11,000 will be awarded to the top performers. |
For more information on BattleSnake 2018, visit https://www.battlesnake.io. To participate in the event, register at https://www.picatic.com/battlesnake2018.
About Sendwithus
Sendwithus is a cloud-based communications management platform that enables enterprises to maximize their email potential. The easy-to-use visual editor, built-in device testing, and proven API allow marketers and communication administrators to collaborate and deliver powerful communications strategies that engage customers, drive growth, and increase revenue. Sendwithus helps over 200 leading brands craft exceptional communications experiences at scale. For more information, visit www.sendwithus.com.
Media Contact
Megan Tobin
Vice President of Marketing
megan@sendwithus.com
Krista Wald
VP, Public Relations
PenVine for Sendwithus
Mobile: (973) 477-5771
krista@penvine.com
