'Ship or It Didn't Happen' Hackathon (Hacker House Edition)
Works on my machine
Deadline laughs, but demo runs
Ship. Merge. Walk away.
Agenda
Subject to change depending on the flow of the day.
10:00 AM – Doors Open & Check-in
10:15 AM – Welcome + Theme + House Rules
10:25 AM – Lightning Intros / Idea Pitches + Team Formation
10:45 AM – Building Begins
12:30 PM – Lunch
01:00 PM – Back to Building (mentor roam / help as needed)
03:15 PM – Tools Down + Submission / Demo Prep
03:30 PM – Demos
03:55 PM – Winner Announced + Wrap Up
04:00 PM – End of Day (out of the space by 4:00 PM)
‼️ Teams must be present + demo live to win ‼️
Awards & Prizes (TBA)
Toques for everyone who ships
Winner takes home real-world fun:
Two tickets to an upcoming Sens game, or
A gift certificate for a night out at Mati
Sponsor
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FAQ
Is the hackathon in person?
Yes! This is an in-person event. Being in the same space with curious, driven builders adds a whole new layer of energy. Surrounded by brilliant minds, tight timelines, and shared ambition—this is where the magic happens.
What should I bring?
Your laptop
Your energy and curiosity
A charger or two (maybe a power surge?)
And your tinkering spirit
Will food and drinks be provided?
Yes! We’ve got snacks, meals, and caffeine to keep you going.
What if I don't have an idea?
No problem at all:
Join a team working on something exciting
What if I don't have a team?
Also totally fine:
You can hack solo
Or meet potential teammates at the event—we’ll help make intros
I don't know how to code, should I still join?
Maybe — this one is more builder-heavy.
This is a small, high-output session optimized for people who can jump into a build quickly
If you’re non-technical, you’re welcome only if you’re coming with a technical teammate or you can contribute in a clearly defined way (PM/UX/content/demo)
Expect to ship a working demo by the end — we’ll prioritize folks who are ready to build hands-on
Who is AGI Ventures Canada?
Our group welcomes developers of all backgrounds. If you’re passionate about the technicalities behind developing AI systems, this is a home for you. Our promise is to provide a stage for open-source AI developers to share code and the lessons they’ve learned from experimentation.
Join our Discord to get started (click here)
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