SFU Hack the Future
What is Hack the Future?
Hack the Future is a hackathon for Grade 8-12 girls, young women, and non-binary youth. Our aim is to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment centered on creativity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. We welcome participants of all levels of expertise, whether you are new to coding or have some coding experience! For those who are new to coding, we will offer several pre-hackathon workshops to help you develop your skills in various digital tools and programming languages. The registration for the hackathon and pre-hackathon workshops is free.
Join us to learn new skills, unleash your creativity, and win exciting prizes while making lasting connections with mentors and your peers!
Why Hack the Future?
A hackathon is an event where participants come together to work diligently on a project within a set timeframe. Hackathons have become increasingly common, spanning various fields such as life sciences, healthcare, and business. Moreover, participating in hackathons presents many benefits, including learning new skills, working on cool projects, meeting new people, and connecting with mentors—all of which can strengthen university applications and job prospects.
However, we recognize that taking part in a hackathon, particularly if it’s your first time, may seem daunting. That's where Hack the Future comes in as an excellent starting point! Our hackathon focuses on fun, learning, teamwork, and creativity. We are dedicated to providing participants with the support they need to bring their ideas to life within the scope of this hackathon.
Hack the Future 2025
Date: March 8, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 9:00 am-4:30 pm PST
Audience: Grade 8-12 girls, young women, and non-binary youth who are currently attending school in Canada
Cost: Free
Location: SFU Sustainable Energy Engineering Building (10285 University Dr, Surrey, BC V3T 0N1)
Team size: 5-8 persons
Tentative Schedule
Please see a preliminary schedule of the hackathon below. Please note that this is subject to change. All times are in PST.
Registration for Hack the Future 2025 will open in mid-end of Nov 2024!
Learning Materials & Resources
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Contact
For more information, please contact sacoord@sfu.ca.