XAPFest is a Windows Phone 7 Hackathon for developers of every background and skill level. iOS and Android developers, .NET veterans, and curious programmers who want to try their hand at programming for Windows Phone 7 are all invited!  It is a great opportunity to get to learn new technologies, meet members of the SoCal tech community, code, and have fun!

XAPFest consists of 1 full day of hacking – breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus snacks and drinks will be provided.  This is a BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) Event.  Please remember to install the free WP7 tools and SDK before the event begins, and if you don’t have a copy of Windows Vista or Windows 7 (required to install the WP7 tools), you can request a Windows 7 license.  Loaner Windows Phone 7 units will be available to teams and individuals for the purposes of testing apps.

the prizes

• Best App - $2000 (sponsored by Infragistics) & Windows Phone 7 device
• Best Original App - $500 AMEX gift card & Windows Phone 7 device
• Best Port – $500 AMEX gift card & Windows Phone 7 device

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User’s Choice - XBOX 360 with Kinect & Windows Phone 7 device   

rules for apps to be eligible

• Applications must NOT already be in the Windows Phone 7 marketplace
• Applications CAN be worked on before the event but must not be in the marketplace prior to the event
• Teams CAN submit multiple applications and all CAN be submitted for the $2000 Grand Prize
• Teams are limited to 3 or less members

event schedule