Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: Welcome Back to Hackathon!

Join us for the 10th annual Hackathon, where creativity, coding, and collaboration collide! Our journey began in 2015 with the original Hackathon, but in those early days, the term "hack" raised concerns among parents worried about teaching their teens to hack. To ease those concerns, we rebranded as Codeathon, focusing on coding skills and making parents more comfortable with their kids participating. Now, as the tech landscape has evolved and the term Hackathon has gained widespread acceptance, especially among young innovators, we’re bringing back the name that truly captures the spirit of our event. This year, we’re returning to our roots, embracing the excitement and innovation that a Hackathon brings. Parents now understand the value of this experience: it’s not about hacking in the old sense but about breaking boundaries, building new ideas, and preparing for the future. Come be part of the next generation of tech trailblazers!

HACKATHON - CODE, INNOVATE, ENTREPRENEUR A FREE, DYNAMIC LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS, MASTER CODING, CREATE A BUSINESS CONCEPT, WIN AMAZING PRIZES. REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM FOR A COLLABORATIVE CHALLENGE

In collaboration with Nebula Academy, We Connect The Dots is elevating STEAM education by merging coding with entrepreneurship. Our Hackathon, open to youths aged 13-18, is more than just a coding event. It's a platform where coding meets real-world impact. Participants will enhance their technical skills and embark on an entrepreneurial journey, designing conceptual businesses that champion corporate responsibility and align with the UN Sustainability Goals.

EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE – REGISTER NOW FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE HACKATHON EXPERIENCE! Runs Virtually December 6,7,8, 2024

Students must be between 13-18 years of age to participate.

For students under 18, your parent/guardian will need to sign off for your participation.

What is HACKATHON?

Our Hackathon isn't just about coding; it's about using code to create change. Participants will learn to conceptualize business ideas that are not only technologically advanced but also socially responsible and aligned with global sustainability efforts.

Join us in this exciting journey where coding skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for sustainability come together to create a brighter future.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

This year, our Hackathon pushes the envelope by integrating Artificial Intelligence into our learning modules. Participants will get hands-on experience in AI, which they will use as a tool for innovative solutions in sustainable business practices. Whether you're a coding novice or a tech enthusiast, our Hackathon offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

Individual entrants will be grouped into teams of four, fostering collaboration and diverse thinking. Pre-formed teams are also required to have four members. Teams lacking the full count will receive an additional member from our pool of individual registrants, ensuring a balanced and enriching team experience.

Our Hackathon isn't just about coding; it's about using code to create change. Participants will learn to conceptualize business ideas that are not only technologically advanced but also socially responsible and aligned with global sustainability efforts.

Student Training Sessions - Competition Levels

Training Sessions are recommended for students to participate

Upon registration, students will receive the invite details for the online information sessions and credentials to participate in the program.

NOVEMBER 2024 - Student Training Sessions

For More Details on the NOVEMBER schedule click here

DECEMBER 2024 Student INFORMATION Sessions

all team-building sessions are mandatory

For More Details on DECEMBER schedule click here

Students will receive the invite details for the online information sessions upon registration.

Team assignments will be announced during Team Building Sessions - All Team building sessions are mandatory.

Student Project Scope:

Students work in teams to build a conceptual business that supports the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. As a team, the students will be integrating technology and working to develop a website that offers a solution to a problem facing society. This program prepares students with 21st-century workforce skills while preparing them for an active role as a social entrepreneur. This program is one of a kind, and it offers students the opportunity to learn to work in a diverse team, build workforce skills for their future, learn how to learn online, get creative with innovating and problem-solving, and align to real-world issues.

U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

Prizes!

ARE TO BE ANNOUNCED

…And multiple opportunities for Gift Cards and additional Prizes Throughout the weekend!

*Disclaimer: Prizes are subject to change due to availability

MEET OUR instructors

HUGE ThankS TO our 2023 HACK-A-Thon Sponsors & Partners!

2020 Photos and student projects

First Place Winners: Drone Earth

This team received the first-place award for their unique use of drones to solve the increasingly detrimental issue of waste management. By prototyping a garbage drone with visual design software, these boys demonstrated a feasible concept. Also, incorporating React allowed this team to have the most intuitive and appealing website design.

Second PLace Winners: Reduce Traffic Mortality Rates

By tackling a leading cause of death in the world, this group received the second-place award. In order to reduce motor vehicle crashes, drones would be flown to patrol intersections and send help to the victims. This team’s website displays a simple and functional layout with a focus on navigation.

Third Place Winners: Aid to the amazon

Through the current environmental issue of deforestation, this group exemplified the need for drones in the Amazon rainforest. With the use of drones, areas being burned can be patrolled and information can be gathered. Their website design maintains an appropriate theme with a unique donation feature built into the site.