Hack Mobile - Calgary's Premiere Mobile Hackathon

100% of Hack Mobile proceeds will go towards supporting SozenTech's efforts to teach mobile development to youth in India. REGISTER TODAY! WHAT Hack Mobile, Calgary’s first mobile app focussed hackathon, is a 24-hour hackathon that is set to drive innovation and encourage entrepreneurial thinking. Never been to a hackathon before? Not even sure what they are? No sweat!  During the hack period, your team of up to 5 hackers, will work together to invent and build a software project. Which you will then be pitch to a panel of judges, as well as fellow hackers. Judges will include faculty members from the University of Calgary and industry professionals. With a focus on creation and problem-solving, you'll have the opportunity innovate, learn, and build something incredible out of nothing. Join us on Fri, Sat & Sun, November 16-18, 2018 at the Hunter Hub for Entrpreneurial Thinking, at the University of Calgary. FOOD IS PROVIDED! We’ll keep you fueled, fed, and entertained while you code your way to winning great prizes.  WHO Everyone - the Curious, the Hackers, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Ideators, Creatives, Builders, Students, Techies, and Social Disruptors, Designers...everyone! All Hackers will Receive the following: Food and drinks A sweet Hack Mobile t-shirt Hack bag Workshops/Various Activities A fun experience with peers and creative entrepreneurs Hands-on experience in problem-solving, creative thinking, and (of course) programming PRIZES - $500 FIRST PLACE - $300 SECOND PLACE - $200 THIRD PLACE SCHEDULE Friday, November 16: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Mix and Mingle 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Introduction and Keynote Speeches 7:30 pm - 8:15 pm: Team Assignment (Get into teams) 8:30 pm: Networking & Nachos offsite (location TBA) Saturday, November 17: 9:30 am: Doors open/Sign-in 10:00 am: Kick-off 10:15 am - 10:45 pm: Opening Remarks & Sponsor Presentations 10:45 am - 11:30 pm: Prehack Workshop  11:30 am - 12:00 pm: Release the Problem 12:00 pm: HACKING BEGINS 1:00 pm: Lunch  (Hacking ongoing) 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Activity/Workshop 1  (Hacking ongoing) 6:30 pm: Dinner  (Hacking ongoing) 8:00 pm: Activity/Workshop 2 Sunday, November 18: 1:00 am: 'Midninght' Meal (Hacking ongoing) 7:00 am: Breakfast (Hacking ongoing) 10:00 am: Activity/Workshop 3 (Hacking ongoing) 12:00 pm: HACKING ENDS 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: GET READY TO PITCH 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Pitching/Judging 3:30 pm - 3:45 pm: Judges Deliberation 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Awards Presentations & Closing Remarks 4:15 pm: GO HOME AND SLEEP :)  Spread the Word! 100% of Hack Mobile proceeds will go towards supporting SozenTech's efforts to teach mobile development to youth in India. Register today!  LOGISTICS: BYOD: Hack Mobile participants are expected to bring devices they require for their projects. This includes laptops, peripherals (mice, keyboards, etc.), smartphones, and the likes. Parking: PAID parking is available on-site in lots 10,11, 16, and underground at MacEwan Hall.  FREE parking is available on the streets surrounding the University of Calgary and at the Brentwood LRT station. Navigating to the Hunter Hub: The hacking will be happen at the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, located in the basement of MacEwan Hall next to the Bookstore. If you take the stairs near Dairy Queen (in MacEwan Hall), you can't miss it.