Hack For the World is a 12-hour hackathon for high-schoolers. Students from across the Chicagoland area will come for the day, teaming up (or going solo) to build an app, game, or website. We’ll provide free meals & drinks. In the evening, judges will pick the best projects award prizes.  You’ll meet people, create amazing new things, & most importantly, have fun.

Requirements

We will reveal the theme the day of the hackathon! Feel free to get creative with it! We want you to submit any kind of project that aligns with the theme. This could take on the form of websites, simulations, games, or analysis apps. You will present your project and its vision to a panel of judges and will be judged according to a rubric. Additionally, be prepared to record a short demo video to show everyone else if you win!

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Prizes

5 non-cash prizes
1st Place
1 winner

Choice from prize pool

2nd Place
1 winner

Choice from prize pool

3rd Place
1 winner

Choice from prize pool

Judge's Award
1 winner

Choice from prize pool

Beginner's Award
1 winner

Choice from prize pool

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Brett Thompson

Brett Thompson
Naperville CUSD 203

Rob Miroballi

Rob Miroballi
NVISIA

Alan Horn

Alan Horn
Apple

Alia Alramahi

Alia Alramahi
Grainger

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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