Dates

Friday · Sep 26

• 6:00 PM — Opening Ceremony & Theme Reveal
• 7:30 PM — Team Formation + Mentorship Office Hours

Saturday · Sep 27

• All Day — Hacking + Workshops
• 8:00 PM — Checkpoint Demos (optional)

Sunday · Sep 28

• 12:00 PM — Submissions Due
• 1:30 PM — Final Demos & Judging (UT Austin panel)
• 3:30 PM — Awards & Closing

Who can participate?

Open to high school students and early undergraduates worldwide. Beginners welcome.

How many per team?

Teams of up to 4 recommended. Solo builders welcome too.

What can we build?

Any digital prototype aligned with the theme revealed on Sept 26. You may not submit projects you worked on before the theme reveal.

How do we submit?

GitHub repo + 2–3 minute demo video + short write‑up describing problem, users, and impact.

Judging Criteria

• Impact (25%) - Addresses a meaningful problem; clear audience & value.
• Feasibility (25%) - Technically achievable and sustainable beyond the weekend.
• User Experience (25%) - Accessible, intuitive, and user‑friendly.
• Technical Craft (25%) - Architecture, code quality, originality, innovation.