CalgaryHacks 2020

CalgaryHacks 2020 is a sprint-like, competitive programming contest designed to promote creativity, collaboration, and innovative thinking. Last year's event saw nearly 200 participants. Students and new graduates in groups of up to five (5) will be working with the latest platforms, hardware, and software over the course of 24 hours to build some of the most innovative projects. Join us in our annual Hackathon event here at the University of Calgary to win some amazing prizes and a chance to network with professionals from the tech industry. Prizes ($4000 Total Prize Pool) First Place Team - $1200 Cash Prize + Goodies Second Place Team - $600 Cash Prize + Goodies Third Place Team - $300 Cash Prize + Goodies Popular Choice Prize Additional Draw Prizes including Apple products, Steam keys, and other goodies will be announced during the closing ceremonies. Important Information Free food, snacks, and drinks will be provided during the hackathon, so please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies! Sign-in will start at 10 AM and end at 12 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2020 right outside ICT 102. http://ucmapspro.ucalgary.ca/RoomFinder/ Join the CalgaryHacks 2020 Slack channel. It's really important that you do, because this is where you’ll be able to connect with other participants, receive live updates, and ask questions:  https://calgaryhacks2020.slack.com/join/shared_invite/enQtODQ2ODgyOTcxOTQyLTg3NGI1YWQ0NDI5ZDQ0ZmJhZTBlZjcxNmVhYTZlNjEzNTU5MmMwYzI0OTJlNTU0ZDVkNjVjZTA1MWZhZGU3N2Y This year's topics will be announced during the opening ceremony of the hackathon. Judging Rubric can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oymiNxqggrVp9tWxAnUtSSvb56A2FIYN/view For more information on judging and submission, visit https://calgaryhacks-2020.devpost.com/ You can register your team, OR register as an individual and form a team at a later date.Watch for our emails. We’ll be releasing more information as the event draws nearer, including important updates and information on the judging and submission. Last year's winners can be found here: https://news.ucalgary.ca/news/congratulations-our-calgaryhacks-2019-team-winners FAQ & Rules How can I contact the organizer with any questions? You can email us at csus@ucalgary.ca or visit us in person in the Math Science Building on campus in room MS 130. Where is the event? The event is being hosted at the University of Calgary, in Information Communication Technologies (ICT) building ICT 102. The entire Computer Science Undergraduate Labs in Math Sciences will also be open to contestants. Where can I hack? Anywhere on campus. Primary location will be the Math Sciences computer labs. Oh no! I’m locked out of the Math Science labs! What should I do? Come to MS 130 (which is close to the Math Science lab doors) and tell the executive/volunteer there and they’ll let you back in. What are the rules of the Math Science lab? No food or drinks allowed. We’re borrowing the place and would like to keep it as clean as possible so please respect these rules. If you wish to eat/drink, please do so outside of the lab. Please be quiet. There are still going to be regular students who will be in the labs working on their own university projects and such, so please be respectful and keep your voice to a minimal level. Will there be reimbursements for travel or shelter? Unfortunately, at this time we will not be providing reimbursements for travel or hotel. Students coming from other cities will be required to make their own travel plans. What if I don't have a team? That’s okay, you aren’t the only one! Teams do not have to be formed until after the opening ceremony, so you will still have a chance to meet others and form a team! How can I distinguish volunteers for the event? If you need assistance, you can find an executive at Math Sciences 130 (MS 130). There will also be a couple of volunteers on duty as well. They will be visible in their red CalgaryHacks T-shirts.