Vibe Hack 101 — Learn How to Win Hackathons
A fast-paced builder workshop where developers learn the real frameworks, prompting workflows, and strategies used to win hackathons.
Build faster. Think smarter. Ship like a hackathon winner.
Event Description
Hackathons are not just about coding, they’re about ideas, speed, strategy, and execution.
Vibe Hack 101 is a fast-paced developer workshop designed to simulate the real experience of preparing for and competing in a hackathon.
Over two weeks, you’ll learn the methodologies, frameworks, and AI-assisted workflows used by successful hackathon builders. Starting from project ideation, the course moves rapidly into practical execution, teaching you how to validate ideas, build quickly, and present projects in a way that resonates with judges.
The workshop is led by Wikus Schalkwyk, a multi-hackathon winner who will share the exact strategies and prompting techniques he uses when building under pressure.
If you want to build faster, compete smarter, and increase your chances of winning hackathons, this course is for you.
What is “Vibe Coding”?
Vibe coding is a modern rapid-development approach where developers use AI coding assistants and prompting workflows to scaffold projects quickly.
Instead of writing everything manually, builders:
1. Generate project scaffolding using AI
2. Focus on solving the hardest technical obstacle first
3. Build the minimal system required to demonstrate the idea
4. Design a clear demo for judges
This approach dramatically speeds up prototype development during hackathons.
What You Will Learn
• How to generate strong hackathon project ideas
• Techniques for rapid idea validation
• Frameworks used by experienced hackathon builders
• AI-assisted development workflows and prompt engineering
• How to build functional prototypes quickly
• Strategies for working effectively under hackathon time pressure
• How to structure a project to meet judging criteria
• How to present and pitch your project to judges
Course Format
This workshop is designed to simulate the pace and mindset of a real hackathon.
Each session focuses on practical techniques and real builder workflows, including:
• Project ideation and opportunity discovery
• Applying proven hackathon frameworks
• Rapid prototyping and AI-assisted development
• Structuring projects for maximum impact
• Preparing for demos and judging
Sessions are fast, practical, and builder-focused — designed to help developers think and operate like successful hackathon participants.
Who Should Attend
• Developers interested in participating in hackathons
• Web3 and AI builders
• Aspiring developers looking to build real projects
• Hackathon participants who want to improve their chances of winning
• Builders interested in AI-assisted development workflows
• Anyone who wants to learn how to prototype and ship ideas quickly
Instructor Bio
Wikus Schalkwyk
Wikus is an experienced builder and multi-hackathon winner, having successfully competed both individually and as part of high-performing teams.
Through years of competing in hackathons, Wikus has developed practical frameworks, prompting workflows, and rapid development strategies that allow him to consistently build strong projects under time pressure.
In this workshop, he shares the methodologies and mental models that successful hackathon builders use to go from idea to working prototype — and position their projects to stand out.
Some of his previous winning projects:
MoodRingNFT
AI-generated NFTs that evolve with your blockchain journey.
Celo MiniPay
Pocker Poker
Mobile‑first MiniPay game where two players lock a tiny stake, get 3 cards each, and snap‑reveal the winner.
Build ZAR Stablecoin Payment Apps on Lisk
KuduPay - Stablecoin payment rails
Schedule
Start Date: 23 March
Duration: 2 Weeks
Days: Monday – Thursday
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Online)
Additional sessions may be scheduled based on participation and demand.
Why Attend
Hackathons are one of the fastest ways to:
• Build real projects
• Learn new technologies
• Meet other developers
• Win prizes and recognition
• Accelerate your development skills
But winning requires more than just coding.
Vibe Hack 101 teaches the strategy behind successful hackathon projects, from idea selection to final presentation.
You’ll leave with the tools, frameworks, and workflows needed to build faster, think strategically, and compete with confidence.
Join Vibe Hack 101 and learn how experienced builders approach hackathons.
Spots are limited to keep the sessions interactive.
Register now and start building like a hackathon winner. 🚀