CincyHacks 2021

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A hackathon is a place to create.

Working together with a team, you will have 24 hours to create something: website, app, game, anything. You’ll then present your creation to a panel of judges.

A hackathon is a place to learn.

No worries if you’ve never coded before—we provide workshops to help you get started.

A hackathon is a place to have fun.

Make new friends and recieve awesome swag, all for free! Games and activities are planned to give your mind (and fingers!) a break.

Schedule

All times in EST.

Saturday 27th
9:30 AM	👋 Check-in starts
10:00 AM	📢 Opening Ceremony
10:30 AM	👩‍💻 Hacking Begins
10:30 AM	👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Team Formation
11:00 AM	🎨 Workshop: Personal Website
12:00 PM	🐍 Workshop: Python Basics
1:00 PM	🍽 Suggested Lunch Break
1:30 PM	💾 Workshop: Intro to GitHub
3:00 PM	🔍 Workshop: Finding Bigfoot
4:00 PM	🔊 Workshop: Sound Galaxy
5:00 PM	🔡 Talk: The Importance of Good Data
5:30 PM	👩‍💻 Talk: Women in Software Development
6:00PM	🍽 Suggested Dinner Break
7:00PM	💻 Talk: Life as a Developer
8:00PM	🤖 Demo: A Leap Into Robotics
11:00PM	🎮 Game Break

Sunday 28th
9:00 AM	📩 Project Submission Begins
10:30 AM	✨ Hacking Ends
10:30 AM	✅ Judging Begins
12:00 PM	🏆 Awards/Final Ceremony
12:30 PM	😭 Event Ends

FAQ

How long is CincyHacks?

You will have 24 hours to work on your projects at CincyHacks. We will also have activities before and after the block of coding, so expect to be there from Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.

Where is CincyHacks?

Due to COVID-19 concerns. CincyHacks 2021 is virtual. We’ll be hosting the hackathon using Discord and Zoom. Register now for access to the Discord!

Who can participate in CincyHacks?

Any current high school student is welcome to participate in CincyHacks. Additionally, parents and teachers are welcome at the final awards ceremony.

Do I need to know how to code?

CincyHacks is completely beginner friendly—coders of all skill levels are welcome to come learn or create something new! We offer workshops to help you get started.