Schedule

9:00 AMSign-in and Registration + Breakfast
9:30 AMOpening Ceremony + Finalize Groups
10:00 AMFigma Workshop
11:00 PMLunch + Networking
12:15 PMHacking Time + Mentors Check-In
5:15 PMSubmit Presentation and Prototype
5:30 PMDinner + Presentations
7:00 PMParticipant Activity, Debrief, and Judging
7:30 PMClosing + Awards Ceremony

9:00 AM: Sign-in and Registration + Breakfast - Location(s): BA2139, BA2159

Sign-in and grab breakfast, chat and get to know others!

9:30 AM: Opening Ceremony + Finalize groups - Location(s): BA1180

Ensure that you have a team and finalize it before hacking starts!

10:00 AM: Figma Workshop featuring IBM UI/UX Designer - Location(s): BA1180

Learn or brush up on your Figma skills, as you will be using Figma to create your deliverables. This is a good opportunity to sign up your group's Figma project.

11am: Lunch + Networking - Location(s): BA2139, BA2159

Academic and Industry guests will be hosting a casual “cafe style” networking from 11am-12pm. Pick up your lunch and meet industry professionals on Bahen's second floor!

12:15 PM: Hacking Time + Mentors Check-In - Location(s): BA2165, BA2175, BA2185, BA2195

Hacking will start at 12:15pm. Throughout this time, mentors will be checking in to answer questions and give pointers. Or, find them at the mentors station if you need any help! We have 4 tutorial rooms booked for students to use during this time, it's recommended students stay in these rooms for at least an hour between 12:15-5pm to get access to a mentor.

5:15 PM: Submit Presentation and Prototype

Your team's submission MUST be made by 5:15pm. Again, late submissions may not be considered. Submit your work to our hackathon's Devpost.

5:30pm to 7:00pm: Dinner + Presentations - Location(s): BA1170, BA1180

From 5:30-6:00pm, grab snacks and drinks, and buy and/or eat dinner. This is also a good time to rehearse your presentation! Presentations will begin at 6:00pm.

7:00pm: Participant Activity, Debrief and Judging

Join us in a quick cool-down activity and debrief of the day while the judges make their final decisions!

7:30pm: Closing + Awards Ceremony - Location(s): BA1180

Closing ceremonies begin, and Awards (and prizes!) are presented to winning teams. We will also do the jellycat amusable sun bag draw during the closing ceremony.