About Cascade Hacks Cascade Hacks is an in-person hackathon for all Calgary high school and middle school students, taking place on August 19th and 20th at the Calgary Central Library. This event is designed to be beginner-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity for hackathon newcomers to gain valuable hands-on experience before the school year. The hackathon will run for 24 hours, with food and drinks provided. To accommodate participants with varying levels of experience and skills, we offer both Hackathon and Ideathon streams for teams to choose from. The prompt will be revealed the day of the event. In addition to the main competition, there will be numerous opportunities for participants to engage in networking with peers, mentors, and event sponsors. While awaiting judges’ decisions, we will be hosting a series of mini workshops to give participants insight into what a future career in tech may look like. Cascade Hacks strives to create an inclusive space where students from all backgrounds can collaborate on impactful solutions, build their portfolios, and learn in a fast-paced environment, all while enjoying a fun and engaging experience. More details regarding prizes will be released closer to the date of the event. Location Details The event will be taking place at the Central Library in Downtown Calgary (800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2E7). This central location aims to ensure easy access for participants all around Calgary. The opening ceremony and meals will be held in Room 3-16B on the library’s third floor. Once the hackathon kicks off, teams are welcome to work from any location. Additionally, private breakout rooms within the library will be assigned to teams on a first-come, first-served basis to collaborate in throughout the hackathon. Event Schedule Monday, August 19th
10:15 – 11:00
Check in, room and team assignment
11:00 – 11:45
Opening ceremony and prompt reveal
11:45 – 1:00
Work period
1:00 – 1:30
Lunch
1:30 – 6:00
Work period
6:00 – 6:30
Dinner
6:30 – 7:30
Work period
Tuesday, August 20th
9:00 – 11:45
Work period
12:00
Project submissions close
12:30 – 1:00
Lunch
1:00 – 3:30
Mini-workshops, teams present to judges
3:30 – 4:00
Closing ceremony, winners announced
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Aug. 19, 2024 - Aug. 20, 2024
CascadeSTEM
800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0E7, Canada
$CAD1,050
