HarbourHacks
Join us on November 2nd and 3rd for Nova Scotia's first in-person hackathon
for only junior high and high school students. Happening on November 2nd and 3rd at the
Dalhousie University Engineering Campus Building B in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
All experience levels are welcome, attendance is free, food is provided,
and there will be prizes! HarbourHacks will take place from 5PM-8PM on
November 2nd and 9:30AM-6:30PM on November 3rd at the Dalhousie University Sexton Campus and
can be accessed through the alumni lounge at 5260 Dacosta Row!
Welcome to...
HarbourHacks
About
HarbourHacks was started by Laura Wright, a grade 12 student at Citadel High School.
After being a Future Tech Intern at Nokia Canada over the summer she realized
for many other Canadian high school students hackathons were a regular weekend activity.
However, in Halifax there are no in-person hackathons for high school students.
In realization of this she created her own. SuperNOVA @ Dalhousie University helped
secure the venue.
Laura secured funding and resources from the GLOCAL Foundnation in support of resources
required.
What is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is an event where teams come together to solve problems
using either software or hardware over a short time period, often
only 24 or 48 hours. This problem is usually given by the hackathon
organizers and practical solutions are encouraged.
Where is the event?
HarbourHacks will be at the Dalhousie University Sexton Campus and
can be accessed through the alumni lounge at 5260 Dacosta Row
How many people per team?
Teams can be anywhere from 2-4 people.
What should I do if I don't have a team?
There will be plenty of time available to meet
other people to form your own team!
Is there a fee to attend?
Nope, everything is completely free.
Is there food?
Food will be provided Saturday night. Lunch and dinner will
be provided on Sunday as well. Throughout the hackathon we will
also have snacks if you have a sudden craving!
Will there be prizes?
Yes! There will be prizes for the top project as well
as the most on theme one.
Do I need experience to participate?
Not at all! You will be taught everything you need to know either by
taking the pre-hackathon workshops or at the event itself.
Is HarbourHacks online or in-person?
HarbourHacks is a fully in-person event.
Do I need to bring anything to HarbourHacks?
Valid ID, your hacking equipment (if you do not have
any, computers can also be provided), water bottle, and anything else
you may need to be comfortable.
Who can participate and where can I register?
Students from ages 13-18 can participate in this event, we are more
geared towards those in high school though. You can find the registration
at this link.
Am I allowed to work on the project before the hackathon?
All projects must be ONLY worked on over the course of the event.
We will not tolerate any projects created before.