Hack Attack

About The Hackathon

HackAttack is a high school hackathon held on August 30, 2020 from 8AM to 8PM, targeted towards students in the Sacramento area. It strives to be an all-inclusive event that engages students and drives them to express their creativity by utilizing STEM skillsets, and challenges them to use code to tackle a real-world problems. We hope to spread awareness to the fact that anyone can use technology as a tool for their near future.

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FAQs

Who can attend?

Any student can attend Hack Attack!

What if I don't have a team?

Hackathons are all about meeting new people and sharing common intrests. We will help you find a team to work with.

What do I do if I have no prior experience?

You should attend! We highly encourage those new to coding to learn alongside mentors and participate in the workshops.

How large can teams be?

Teams are limited to 4 participants.

What do I need for Hack Attack?

You need a stable internet connection, a computer, a mic (recommended), and a discord account

Prizes!

First Place

$1000 cash prize

4x $250 Digital Ocean credits

3x $200 Bugsee credits

2x Magoosh Credits

Second Place

$750 cash prize

4x $125 Digital Ocean credits

1x $100 Bugsee credits

Third Place

$500 cash prize

3x $100 Digital Ocean credits

1x $100 Bugsee credits

Best Business Idea

$750 cash prize

2x $100 Digital Ocean credits

echoAR Sponsor Challenge

1x $50 Amazon gift card

1 month Business tier to each team member

Exposure to the AR/VR community through the echoAR newsletter

All Participants

60-day $100 Digital Ocean credits

Raffle for 4x $25 AoPS credits

Interested?

By becoming a sponsor of our hackathon, your company will be able to reach out to many students and new coders who hope to pursue careers in STEM fields. Your contribution will greatly impact the participants and is a great way of advertising your brand or products.

Become a Sponsor

Schedule

All workshops are optional - you can take the time to work on your project as well

Opening Ceremony

8AM-8:30AM

We will be introducing our sponsors and going over some details of the event

Team Building

8:30AM-9AM

This will be time to meet new people if you are looking for a team, or start the ideation process if you brought a team

echoAR Workshop

9AM-9:45AM

Learn how to use echoAR's cloud platform to build and deploy 3D apps quickly. Attend this event to participate in the echoAR Sponsored Challenge

Python Workshop

10AM-11AM

Learn how to use python, an industry standard programming language that is easy to get into.

Business Workshop

10:30AM-11:30AM

This workshop will take you through the basics of constructing a business plan along with other skills that you will need to form a functioning business

Github Workshop

11:30AM-11:45AM

Learn how to use Git, a version control system used all throughout the Computer Science industry

Recommended Lunch Break

12PM-12:30PM

You can work during this time if you want, but we recommend you eat lunch around now

Web Development Workshop

12:30PM-1:30PM

Learn the basics of web development and how to create a website from the ground up

Cyber Security Workshop

1:45PM-2:45PM

Learn the basics of cybersecurity and how it affects us constantly in our daily lives

Machine Learning Workshop

3PM-4PM

Learn how machine learning works, the applications for the future, and how to get into the field

Submission

8PM

Make sure to get your project in by 8PM!

Closing Ceremony

FRIDAY 9/4 3:30PM-4PM

Join to see the winners of the event!