See www.UWBHacks.com for more information!

See LINKTR.EE/UWB_HACKS for links to resources

JUDGING IS MANDATORY IN-PERSON!!!

While waiting for judging:

• We recommend staying at  the ARC to see if you are up next!
  
  
• Practice your pitch
  
  
• Visit Industry Tables at the ARC Overlook
  
  
• Visit the Hackeroon Shop at the ARC Overlook

NOTE: JUDGING WILL HAPPEN IN CLASSROOMS. We will release the locations assigned to you in the morning after the Closing Ceremony. Teams that are UP NEXT will be displayed on a projector in the ARC. Announcements will also be made on Discord.

About Demo Day ...

A few perks / reasons to sign up for this OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY when you submit your project tonight/tomorrow morning:

1. It's a basic science-fair tabling layout, easy to find your spot.
   
   
2. To reward your bravery in demoing publicly, we will give you priority when assigning judging slots. You'll most likely get a later time slot for judging and more time to practice.
   
   
3. You get to practice your pitch with industry guests who will circulate through the NCEC.

Note: Demo Day slots ARE LIMITED. Even if you select yes, we cannot guarantee a slot. These will be chosen randomly to ensure fairness. You get 25 minutes at your table.

NOTE: Other students who are not doing Demo Day will not be able to circulate in NCEC. 

About the challenge:

"Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary" – Gerard Way

Students assemble! Unleash your inner hero, unite with others and rise to the challenge of solving our planet's biggest problems. Together we can innovate, collaborate and develop impactful solutions. The time is now — be the hero the world needs!

Join the UWB Pragmatic Universe, alongside the UWB ACM, UWB chapters of WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity), ACM-W, BAP (Beta Alpha Psi), IxDA (Interaction Design Association), BCA (Bothell Consulting Association), Innovators Hub, and DSP (Delta Sigma Pi).

This limited-edition hackathon is brought to you by generous support from our Inaugural Sponsor Avanade and the UW Bothell School of STEM and School of Business.

Check the Rules and Submission Requirements - you must be in a team of 3 to 5 students!

Event Highlights: 

• ALL APRIL - Month of Hacking Events

• April 25: Fandom Day - Opening Ceremony, Team Formation, Ideation Phase

• April 26: Husky Spirit Day - Development & Mentorship Sessions

• April 27: Professional Attire Day - Judging + Demo Day, Networking Lunch + Awards Ceremony

Get started

Attend tutorials and team-building activities throughout the month, hosted by ACM, WiCyS, BCA, Google Developers Group, GrayHats Cybersecurity Club, Inclusive AI, International Students Society, Alliance 4 Sustainability, along with Cascadia College's Programmers Club and Kodiak Engineering Club.

Choose your track on April 25th as we launch into action. Brainstorm solutions to improve our society. Pitch those ideas to our League of Extraordinary Judges on April 27th. 

For beginners and battle-scarred contestants alike, this tournament is the perfect opportunity to train with masters of the ancient arts of app development and AI to awaken your inner hacking hero! 

Main Event Schedule

FRIDAY 4/25 - FANDOM DAY - Opening Ceremony, Team Formation, Ideation Phase

• 9:30am - 10:30am - Check-In @ ARC Overlook
• 10:00am - 11:45am - Serve Coffee and Snacks @ ARC Overlook
• 10:00am - 11:45am - Google Developers Group: Team Formation Activity @ ARC Overlook
• 12:00pm - 12:15 pm or 12:30pm -  Opening Ceremony: Introductions @ ARC Overlook
• 12:30pm - 1:00pm - Keynote Speaker - Avanade @ ARC Overlook
• 1:00 pm - 1:15pm or 1:30pm - Opening Ceremony: tracks + judging criteria + START HACKING!!! @ ARC Overlook
• 1:30pm - 2:30pm - LUNCH - Serve Sandwiches @ ARC Overlook
• 4:00pm - 8:00pm - In-Person Work Time @ ARC Overlook

SATURDAY 4/26 - HUSKY SPIRIT WEAR DAY - Hackathon Work, Mentorship, & Games

• 9:30am - 11:30am - Check In and In-Person Work Time @ ARC Overlook
• 12:00pm - 12:30pm - Heba Ramzy & Gerome Seeney - Fireside Chat @ NCEC
• 12:00pm - 6:00pm - Dan Terry - Entrepreneur in the Corner @ Arc Overlook
• 12:30pm - 1:00pm - LUNCH: Serve Bagels @ Arc Overlook + NCEC
• 1:00pm - 3:00pm - AR/VR Sandbox & Cascadia Programmers: Kody the Chat bot
• 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Armora Rama @ Arc Overlook
• 4:00pm - 6:00pm - Badminton Social Club: Drop in Badminton @ ARC Fields
• 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Hackeroon Prize Redemption Period & In Person Work Time @ ARC Overlook 

SUNDAY - PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE DAY - 4/27 - Judging + Demo Day, Networking Lunch, and Awards

• 9:00am - 10:00am - Check In @ ARC Overlook + OVERFLOW ROOMS
• 10:00am - HACKING ENDS - LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT FOR GRAND + TRACK PRIZES
• 10:00am - Student Favorite Voting Opens @ ARC Overlook
• 10:00am-10:30am - Closing Ceremony (ARC) @ ARC Overlook + OVERFLOW ROOMS
• 10:50am - 12:50pm - Private Judging Rooms + Public Demo Day @ UW1 / UW2 / DISCOVERY HALL / NCEC
• 1:00pm - 2:00pm - LUNCH - NETWORKING LUNCHEON / Deliberation for judges / Serve Pizza @ Plaza
• 2:00pm - 2:30pm - Big Group Photo @ Plaza OR Sports Field (if good weather)
• 2:45pm - 4:00pm or 4:15pm for buffer - Final Deliveration/Break for participants @ ARC Overlook
• 4:30pm - 5:00pm - Winners announced, wrap up @ ARC Overlook
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Month of Hacking Schedule

See the resources page for a list of our Past Events. See upcoming events below:

HACKING DAYS, 12PM TO 5PM, VIRTUAL - International Students Society: ISS Keyboard Champions

• Description: Recreational and educational event to help contestants relax

SATURDAY 4/26, 1-3 PM, ARC - Cascadia Programmers + Kodiak Eng. Clubs: Chat w/ Kody!,

• Description: Come and chat with a real chatbot, powered by AI!

SATURDAY 4/26, 4-6 PM, Sports Fields - Badminton Social Club - Drop-in Badminton,

• Description: Enjoy a nice breath of fresh air and play a laid back game of badminton
  

  SPECIAL GUESTS

  140+ Special guests from companies and UW will be engaging with students in the following 3 ways!

  Mentors (40+) - ONLINE AND IN PERSON POSITIONS ARE STILL OPEN!

  • Friday + Saturday
  • 2+ hour commitment
  • In person or online
  • Observe and support students’ thinking process and problem solving skills under pressure

  Judges (60+) - POSITIONS ARE CLOSED

  • Sunday 10:50 - 2pm
  • 3 hour commitment
  • In person
  • Judge teams 1 on 1 & see how they pitch ideas and compose themselves behind closed doors

  Demo Day + Luncheon (40+) - POSITIONS ARE STILL OPEN!

  • Sunday 10:50 - 2pm
  • 3 hour commitment
  • In person
  • Walk through a public showcase of ideas; network and talent scout with students; dine with them

   

  If you are a company representative, contact us with interest in any of these positions.

  Note that Judge Positions are FULL. Judges and Demo Day guests are expected IN PERSON.

  Mentors may be ONLINE or IN PERSON.

• To Be Revealed at the Opening Ceremony on 4/25