WinHacks 2024

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February 17-18, 2024

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About WinHacks

Welcome to Windsor's annual hackathon that brings together innovators, creators, and problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds. Founded in 2019, WinHacks has been the beacon of collaboration, creativity, and technological advancement. In 2024, we're gearing up for our most groundbreaking event yet - our first in-person gathering!

Join us for an electrifying experience filled with workshops, mentorship sessions, and an opportunity to network with industry leaders. WinHacks welcomes all skill levels and backgrounds.

Mark your calendars for a transformative weekend of innovation, camaraderie, and a chance to redefine what's possible at WinHacks 2024!

Challenge Streams

Find detailed information about last year's challenges on our DevPost

Gaming & Entertainment

Environmental

Accessibility

Smart Cities

Schedule

February 17-18

Day 1

Saturday

Day 2

Sunday




9:00 AM

Doors Open & Registration

9:00 AM

Light Breakfast

9:00 AM

Sponsor Booths Open

9:30 AM

Opening Ceremonies

Keynote: "How to make the most of your hackathon experience"

🔑 Noah Campbell, Blackberry

Sponsor Talks:

⭐ WeTech Alliance, Rocket Innovation Studio, EPICenter, School of Computer Science

11:00 AM

"Connecting to the Windsor-Essex Tech Scene"

👤 Sam Branton, WEtech Alliance

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

"Agile Fundamentals"

🚀 Aadhithya Sridhar, Senior Team Leader, Rocket Innovation Studio

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

"Build Your First Full Stack App With Flask"

🐍 Jeremie Bornais, Software Engineer @ RIIS

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

"Ethics and AI: An Interactive Debate"

🤖 Natalie George, Norma Nizam, Raya Mazhar, Faraan Rashid, Odette Debate

6:00 PM

Dinner

8:00 PM

Doors close

Our Team

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Abbie Dewhirst

Lead Organizer

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Vivian Tang

Lead Organizer

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Omar Yousef

Organizer

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Yousef Alwahami

Organizer

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Mathew Pellarin

Organizer

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Sharjeel Mustafa

Organizer

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Aya Madi

Organizer

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Afrasiyab Khan

Organizer

Frequently Asked Questions

Some common questions you may have about WinHacks, or hackathons in general

What is a Hackathon?

To put it simply, hackathons combine the two words: hacking and marathon. Participants will get the chance to form teams of up to 1-4 members, and bring a project idea to life! However, they only have 36 hours to accomplish this. Students will receive mentorship, learn about new job opportunities, and get some cool swag!

Can I Work On My Hack Before the Event?

We follow the Major League Hacking guidelines, which prohibits students from bringing and continuing a project that they have already worked on. Your final project should be new and only built during the weekend of WinHacks.

WHAT IF I'VE NEVER BEEN TO A HACKATHON BEFORE?

There's always a first time for everything, right? We highly encourage individuals with various levels of experience to apply to WinHacks. WinHacks is a hackathon where individuals from various disciplines, majors, and backgrounds are encouraged to come out and participate.

Who Can Participate?

WinHacks applications are open to students from across the world. Whether you are a freshman or completing your PhD, we want you to apply! We will also be accepting high school students!

Have More Questions?

Reach out to us at support@winhacks.ca