Day 1 Agenda 

 

8:00 – 9:00AM | Registration, M&T Tech Academy (23rd Floor, Seneca One Tower) 

 

Check in, networking, light breakfast 

 

9:00 – 9:45AM | Opening Presentation, Lecture Hall 

 

9:45 – 10:00AM | Head to Seneca One Conference Rooms  

 

Find your team, select challenge 

 

10:30AM | Deadline to submit challenge selection form 

 

10:30AM – 12:00PM | Work time 

 

12:00 – 1:00PM | Lunch - Seneca One Conference Rooms  

 

1:00 – 5:00PM | Work time 

 

1:00-1:45PM | Tech Talk - Boulevard Room (Optional) 

 

Speaker: Cam Smith, TechBuffalo 

Topic: AI Prompting  

 

2:00- 2:45PM | Tech Talk - Boulevard Room (Optional) 

 

Speaker: Justin Del Vecchio, Canisius University 

Topic: Generative AI: How Did We Get Here?   

 

3:15-5:00PM | Mario Kart Tournament / Board Games- Boulevard Room (Optional) 

 

5:00PM | Dismissal  

 

Day 2 Agenda 

 

8:00 – 11:30AM | Work time 

 

Head directly to Seneca One Conference Rooms when you arrive 

 

11:30AM | Deadline to submit your project on Devpost 

 

Head to M&T Tech Academy on 23rd Floor 

 

11:30AM – 12:30PM | Lunch  

 

12:30 – 1:30PM | Prepare for judging and practice your presentation 

 

12:45 – 1:15PM | Tech Talk- Classroom A (optional) 

 

Speaker: Jeremy Jones, 43North 

Topic: Pitching Your Idea 

 

1:30-3:00PM | Judging  

 

1:30-2:45PM | SuperSmash Bros/Mario Kart Tournament/Board Games (optional) 

 

SuperSmash Bros/ Mario Kart Tournament in Decision Room 

Board Games in Reading Room/Lounge/Collab Lab 

 

3:00-3:45PM | Keynote, Lecture Hall (everyone to attend) 

 

Speaker: Frank Gullo, Aleron 

Topic: Tech-optimism 

 

4:00 – 4:30PM | Awards Presentation, Lecture Hall 

 

Requirements

Submit to Devpost: 

Visual mockup or prototype of your solution (upload a link or a file) that demonstrates the basic functionality and user interactions 

A copy of your presentation 

Any additional supportive materials

PLEASE SUBMIT TO DEVPOST IN THIS FORMAT: TEAM NUMBER, TEAM NAME

Include in your project development and presentation: 

Team name 

Names of all team members 

The challenge statement you chose 

Mentors you worked with (at least 2) 

Description of the working functionality of the product and how it solves the challenge statement 

Demonstration of how users might interact with the technology 

Marketing plan for how non-profit partners can market this solution 

Financial plan for how non-profit partners might finance this solution  

Description of how non-profits can scale this solution over time 

Describe how your solution promotes equity through accessible and inclusive design. 

How you used AI in the development, functionality, or user experience of your solution 

Any additional supportive information 

Bonus: 

Include products from Microsoft’s free suite of products for non-profits 

Description of how technologists might code or program this solution (you do not get bonus points for coding due to time limitations)

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

1 non-cash prize
JBL Charge 5 Speaker
3 winners

All team members will receive a JBL speaker

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Dr. Yonghong Tong

Dr. Yonghong Tong
Niagara University

Sam Marrazzo

Sam Marrazzo
Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

David Roche

David Roche
Serendipity Labs

Shomaun Miller

Shomaun Miller
PowerUpTech Alumni Board

Christina Lopez

Christina Lopez
Empire State Development

Shanna Crump-Owens

Shanna Crump-Owens
University at Buffalo

Katie Pieri

Katie Pieri
Nonprofit Support Group

Judging Criteria

  • Impact and Feasibility
    Your project demonstrates a clear and substantial impact on the problem statement and is highly feasible to implement.
  • Innovation and Creativity
    Your project exhibits exceptional creativity and innovation in its approach, concept, and technology.
  • Presentation and Communication
    The presentation is exceptionally clear, engaging, and well-structured. The team presents confidently and effectively explains their project, including to non-technical judges.
  • Potential for Future Development
    Your project has clear potential for future development and expansion.
  • Solution Execution
    Your project demonstrates a high level of proficiency in design and has comprehensive user implementation, marketing, and financial strategies.

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