Welcome!

Welcome!

Get ready to embrace your passions and ignite change! Throughout this event, you'll discover inspiration, receive guidance from experienced mentors, collaborate with like-minded peers, and grow your skills. Remember, it's not just about winning prizes, but about celebrating the journey and the impact we can create together. Let's make a difference and shine brightly with our passion projects. Welcome, change-makers!

Hackathon Challenge:

Empowering Change through Passion Projects

In this hackathon, we want you to identify and develop projects that ignite your passion and align with your interests. Whether you love coding, design, art, social causes, or a mix of everything, this is your opportunity to bring your unique perspective and ideas to the forefront.

Throughout the event, you'll collaborate with like-minded peers, learn from experienced mentors, and have access to cutting-edge tools and resources to transform your passion projects into a reality. Don't worry if you're new to hackathons or technology – we welcome all backgrounds and experience levels!

Today’s Schedule

  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

    Introductions and Overview

  • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Team Forming and Work Time

  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    Presentations and Wrap-Up

Instructions for Today

Step One: Form Your Team

Step Two: Project Planning

Step Three: Project Development

Step Four: Presentation Drafting

Step Five: Final Presentation

All participants must form teams consisting of 2 to 4 members. Teamwork is essential to maximize collaboration, diversity of ideas, and overall project impact. Don't worry if you don't have a team; we will help you find like-minded participants during the event's orientation phase. Together, you'll pool your strengths, overcome challenges, and create a supportive environment to make a real difference. The journey is more fulfilling when you embark on it with others who share the same enthusiasm for positive change. Let teamwork amplify your passion projects!

Take some time to reflect on your passions and interests. What issues ignite your desire to make a difference? Identify potential themes for your passion project. Then, once you have your passion project idea, start planning! Define the problem you want to address and brainstorm creative solutions. Consider how technology, art, or any other medium can be leveraged for positive impact.

Now it's time to dive into the development phase! Utilize the provided resources below immerse yourself in bringing your passion project to life. This is where your creativity takes flight, and your ideas take tangible form. Feel free to use the venue space as needed to start your work as a team, and grow your project!

Begin working on your presentation for the rest of the hackathon participants. Include information and photos of what you’ve been working on. Practice your project pitch and seek feedback from your peers and mentors. Use this feedback to refine your presentation and strengthen your project. Sharing your insights and learning from others will truly help to enhance your project's potential. Feel free to use our presentation template here (you must be logged into Google to access it)

Prepare to showcase your passion project to the hackathon community. Present your project confidently and passionately, emphasizing the positive impact it can make.

Remember, this hackathon is not just about winning; it's about celebrating your journey, growth, and dedication to making a difference. Celebrate each other's accomplishments and the change we can collectively bring about.

We believe in your abilities and the power of your passion projects. Let your creativity shine, and together, we'll make the world a better place!

Best of luck and happy hacking!

Possible Project Topics

You are encouraged to explore any topics you feel passionate about, but here are some possible project topics to get you started:

  1. Sustainable Future: Develop eco-friendly solutions to address environmental challenges.

  2. Tech for Good: Use technology to solve social problems and improve people's lives.

  3. Artistic Expression: Create art projects that promote positivity, diversity, and inclusivity.

  4. Community Outreach: Develop initiatives to support and empower marginalized communities.

  5. Health and Wellness: Design projects that promote physical and mental well-being.

  6. Education Redefined: Explore innovative ways to enhance learning experiences for students.

  7. Equality and Empowerment: Develop projects that champion gender equality.

Resources