Orlando Devs Hackathon

NOTE FOR ATTENDEES: Visit for hackathon instructions ahead of the event (instructions will also be uploaded.)

C ome join us for the 2024 Hackathon!

T his is our 3nd annual hackathon and of course, there will be prizes!

A ll skill levels are welcome.

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included in the ticket price.

Who Should Come?

• Anyone looking to strengthen our Orlando Community by solving problems in a team setting.
• Newcomers are welcome.
• Anyone looking to learn something new.
• Anyone looking to take a full day to solve a problem they are interested in.
• Teams can be anywhere from one to six people.

Agenda [tentative]

• 8 :30 am - 9:00 am; Check-in

• 9 :00 am - 9:45 am: Opening remarks
• 9:45 am - 12:45 pm: Brainstorming and Hacking
• 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Lunch
• 1:30 pm - 5:15 pm: Hacking
• 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm: Demos (3 minutes per team)
• 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm: Judging + Networking
• 6:45 pm - 7:15 pm: Closing remarks & Announce winners

Code of Conduct

• Please refer to the ODevs Code of Conduct

Rules

• Github is required to be used for every commit and shared with the judges
• Projects must have been started no earlier than 9/17 and the launch of the #Hacktoberfest season.
• ODevs Hackathon Code of Conduct at all times, by treating everyone equitably and respectfully.
• All participants must be present to participate. they can leave to find a place to work, but must return.
• Any language you want to use can be used. All are welcome including UI and graphic designers.
• Any skill level is welcome; from Novice to expert.
• Teams are welcome, but you are not required to bring one. We can help you find one.

Judging

• Quality - Quality of the source code and how it runs. Does it run with few or no errors?
• Creativity/uniqueness - How novel the idea is from other solutions. Are there already well known examples of this solution?
• Problem Solving - Clarity of the problem and how it is solved. Is the solution significantly better at solving the problem than the status quo?
• Potential for impact - does this solve a challenge / meet a market need?

Prizes

• Cash and swag by team [tbd]

Additional Prizes/Giveaways

• Certificates of participation
• Lunch with tech leaders in Orlando

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UCF Downtown, 528 W Livingston St, Orlando, United States