Hack Downtown is a hackathon organized by UVA's Women in Computing Sciences (WiCS) organization. It is a 24 hour hackathon for people of all backgrounds, especially first-time hackers and those underrepresented in computer science. Participants can work in teams of up to four to create innovative projects and win prizes for their submissions. There will be workshops, speakers, and mini activities throughout the day about city-life, culture, and innovation. Join us on February 22-23 at Location: TBD!
Visit Our Website: https://cowwie.github.io/mlh-hackathon-WiCS2025/
Join Our Discord: https://discord.gg/hB49nd9TPC
Register for the Hackathon: https://forms.gle/9JxSdJfTXvgtkKJm8
FAQS
What is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is a collaborative programming event in which people work together to develop creative solutions to engineering-based problems, usually related to a specific theme or concept
Who can participate?
All college students, including first-time hackers, are welcome
Do I need to know how to code?
No prior programming experience is required. Hack Downtown is a beginner-friendly hackathon!
How much does it cost to attend?
Hack Downtown is FREE for all participants, thanks to your amazing sponsors! Participation includes free swag and food throughout the event
How many people can be on a team?
A team can have 1-4 members
What if I don't have a team?
Not to worry! You’ll meet people when you get there. Everybody’s very friendly. A lot of people go to hackathons without teams. So it’s perfectly normal to go around to people, tell them you’re looking for a team, and ask if you can help out. Hackathons will often run team-matching sessions at the start to help you meet people. To get a head start, join our discord to meet other hackers. PROTIP: Invite your friends to come to the hackathon too! That way you’re guaranteed to have at least one familiar face
Feb. 22, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025
UVA Women in Computing Sciences
Rice Hall Information Technology Engineering Building, 85 Engineer's Way, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
$695
