The First High School Hackathon for Hamiltonian Students
November 23, 2024 • 8 AM - 8 PM
In-person @ McMaster University
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About Us
Welcome to HammerHacks where technology is the new steel! Join us for a 12-hour, in-person hackathon, featuring 150 students, where you can create and showcase tech projects, learn from informative workshops, and connect with fellow tech enthusiasts and industry leaders. Participate to win exciting prizes and awards, and engage in fun activities.
At HammerHacks, we're more than just a hackathon; we are a group of Hamiltonian students passionate about technology and innovation. Our mission is to inspire Hamilton's youth to engage and participate actively in STEM-related opportunities, both within our community and beyond. Our vision is to empower future Hamiltonian programmers, engineers, scientists, and startup CEOs create groundbreaking technology.
Learn, collaborate, and innovate as we add glamour to the Hammer!
Partners
Sponsors
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Schedule
| 7:15 AM - 8:00 AM | Check-In & Welcome Activities | Kick off the day with check-in and team-building activities. |
| 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM | Opening Ceremonies | Welcome to all participants! Let's get energized |
| 8:15 AM - 8:20 AM | Keynote Address | Hear from Colin Gagich, Co-Founder and CEO, Inference Labs |
| 8:20 AM - 9:20 AM | Workshop #1: Getting Started with Web Development | Learn web development with Dave Smith-Hayes, Software Development Manager, Mabel's Labels |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Icebreaker Activity | Get to know your fellow hackers! |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Workshop #2: Let's Make a Multiplayer Game Together! | Make a game with Adam Stirtan, Founder, ClassZoo |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Hacking Begins! | Put your ideas into action—let the coding commence! |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking | Enjoy a meal while connecting with other participants. |
| 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Hacking Continues! | Keep working and innovating on your projects, and enjoy fun mini activities along the way, with prizes to be won. |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Dinner | Take a break to refuel. |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Hacking Concludes! | Wrap up your projects and prepare for presentations. |
| 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Judging & Project Viewing | Showcase your hard work to our judges! |
| 7:30 PM - 7:45 PM | Top 3-5 Project Presentations | Hear pitches from the best projects of the day. |
| 7:45 PM - 8:00 PM | Winners Announcement & Closing Ceremonies | Celebrate your achievements and conclude the event! |
Location
Peter George Centre for Living and Learning @ McMaster University
(1280 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada)
FAQ
A hackathon is a social coding marathon where students come together and collaborate to code, design, and present amazing software and technology.
Anyone over 13 enrolled in a secondary school in the Hamilton-Wentworth region can participate. Please contact us if you attend a school outside the Hamilton-Wentworth region, but live within it.
Not at all! HammerHacks is open to students of all skill levels. We'll offer mentors and workshops to support your project, making it a perfect opportunity to quickly learn new skills. Just be sure to come with a passion and enthusiasm for learning!
You can make a website, app, game, or any project that involves coding.
You can work alone, or with a team of up to 3 people! You can team up with participants from any school or experience level. Teams can be formed either before the event or during the hackathon—it's entirely up to you.
HammerHacks is completely free to attend!
Lunch, dinner, and snacks will be provided!
Please bring your laptop, charger, water bottle and school photo ID.
HammerHacks will be held in Room 127 at the Peter George Centre for Living and Learning (PGCLL) at McMaster University.
You will have the opportunity to learn from our coding workshops, work on exciting projects, meet fellow techies, engage in fun activities, and more.
Still have questions?
Reach out to us at info@hammerhacks.ca
The Team
Co-Founders and Lead Organizers
Development Team
Logistics Team
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Maisy Thomas
Logistics Coordinator
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