Hack
The
Northwest
What is HackPNW?
HackPNW is a two day highschool hackathon @Microsoft Reactor, Redmond Washington. We encourage highschool students from around the Pacific Northwest to come and compete for fortune and glory! There will be code, There will be prizes, and most of all there will be lots of fun! Best of all it's entirely free (including food)!
Who are we?
We are a group of high school students from the Seattle area who were frustrated by the lack of high school level programming events in our area, so we created our own! Our goal with HackPNW is to bring together students to form cross-campus connections, learn from each other, and build on each others' skillsets with real world experience.
Details!
When: Febuary 4th-5th, 9am-7pm and 9am-6pm
Where: 3709 157th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Who can register: Any highschool student
Why: It's fun!
Schedule
Saturday
Check In
9:00am-9:30am
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Opening Ceremony
9:30am-9:40am
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Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm
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Team Challenge
2:30pm-3:15pm
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Twillio Workshop
3:30pm-4:00pm
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Closing Remarks
6:50pm-7:00pm
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Sunday
Check In
9:00am-9:30am
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Opening Remarks
9:30am-9:40am
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Lunch
1:00pm-2:00pm
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Trivia Challenge
1:30pm-2:00pm
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Submission/Judging
5:00pm-5:40pm
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Closing Ceremony
5:40pm-6:00pm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is a sprint-like design event wherein computer programmers and others involved in software development, including graphic designers, interface designers, product managers, project managers, domain experts, and others collaborate intensively on software projects. The goal of a hackathon is to create functioning software or hardware by the end of the event. Hackathons tend to have a specific focus, which can include the programming language used, the operating system, an application, an API, or the subject and the demographic group of the programmers. In other cases, there is no restriction on the type of software being created or the design of the new system.
How much does it cost?
Nothing! HackPNW is 100% free: there will be free drinks, snacks, and lunch provided for both days. Ensure that you eat a good breakfast before coming.
Who can register?
Any highschool student can register as a solo or as a team!
How big are the teams?
Teams should be 2-4 people, you can register alone or with a team.
How many events are there?
There is a main team challenge, and to break up the hacking, each day there will be one fun event!
Will there be prizes?
Of course! There will be three award catagories: Best Overall, Best Design, and Best Functionality. For best overall there's a $100 prize pool, and $50 for both design and functionality. Of course there will be swag for all participants from companies like Microsoft, Github, and Twillio.
Will there be mentors?
Yes! We will have mentors here to help guide you through your projects!
What should I bring?
We recomend you bring a laptop, charger(s) for all your devices, and most of all bring a positive mindset and good energy and you'll have a great time! Make sure you sign your liability release before attending.
Is there parking available?
There is free available parking at and around the Reactor building.
How big is HackPNW?
Our venue has capacity for about 150 hackers, spots are limited and first come first serve.
When is HackPNW?
HackPNW is a 24 hour hackathon on Febuary 4th - Febuary 5th from 9am-7pm and 9am-6pm respectively, at the Microsoft Redmond Reactor!
Will there be Tech Talks and Workshops?
Yes, representatives from companies like Twillio and Microsoft will be there to host workshops on how to use innovative new APIs and prepare you for a future in the tech world.
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