TechPrep Hackathon
Join TechPrep Participants and Graduates for the TechPrep Hackathon, a two-day event full of creativity and innovation, hosted by the Murphy Centres TechPrep Program at St. John’s City Hall, Foran Greene Room.
The TechPrep Hackathon is free for all participants!
The event runs from 5 PM - 9 PM on Friday and 9 AM - 5 PM on Saturday.
Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a curious beginner, you’ll have the chance to collaborate, learn, and showcase your skills. We’ll kick off Friday evening with team formation and brainstorming, followed by a full day of hacking on Saturday with mentors offering guidance.
We’ll provide supper Friday night, lunch on Saturday, and plenty of snacks throughout the event to keep you energized. Don’t miss this chance to flex your tech muscles, meet like-minded individuals, and build something amazing. We can’t wait to see what you create!
Agenda
Friday, March 28
5:00PM - 6:30PM - Welcome/Register/Supper/Networking
6:30PM - 7:30PM - Team Formation Session
7:30PM - 7:45PM - Reveal Prompt
7:45PM - 9:00PM - Team Collaboration
Saturday, March 29
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Register/Breakfast
10:00AM - Noon - Team Collaboration
Noon - 1:00PM - Lunch & Learn - How to Pitch Your Idea
1:00PM - 2:00PM - Team Collaboration
2:00PM - 2:30PM - Prepare for Presentations
2:30PM - 4:00PM - Judging
4:00PM - 4:30PM - Judge Deliberation
4:30PM - 5:00PM - Award Presentation & Closing Ceremonies
Menu
We are very happy to have Casablanca Bakery & Catering providing the food for the TechPrep Hackathon.
100% of the menu is Halal and there will be vegetarian options.
Friday Evening
• Chicken Sandwich
• Falafel
• Mini Savory Croissant
• Mini Savory Croissant
• Vanilla Cake
• Baklava
Saturday Morning
• Fruit (buffet-style)
• Croissants
• Petit Pain au Chocolat
• Mini Danish Pastries
• Bagel Croissants
Saturday Lunch
• Tuscan Chicken
• Beef Kababs
• Saffron Rice
• Fattoush Salad (vegetarian)
• Mini Lemon Tart
• Chocolate Cake