Hack the North, Canada’s largest hackathon, took place in the Faculty of Engineering, attracting over 1,000 young innovators for 36 hours of creativity and collaboration. Participants worked on a wide range of tech projects, from software applications to hardware gadgets, while also building connections and a strong sense of community.
The event began with an opening ceremony featuring remarks from sponsors and the Dean of Engineering, Mary Wells, who encouraged attendees to embrace the event’s energy and potential for innovation. Keynote speaker Lucy Guo, co-founder of Scale AI and founder of Passes, shared her insights on entrepreneurship, highlighting how hackathons played a key role in her success and helped her develop essential skills for the tech world.
Hack the North's team of student organizers focused on promoting community by offering social spaces and a “Hacky Hour” for participants to unwind and connect. Workshops and panels, such as “Hackathon Pitching 101” and “What They Don’t Tell You About Technical Interviews,” provided valuable learning experiences alongside the competition.
With a mix of invention, education, and networking, Hack the North continues to be a premier platform for young talent to innovate and engage with industry experts and peers.
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