Join the Hackathon

This year’s womENcourage hackathon is designed to showcase how computer science can revolutionize education. This event provides a platform for participants to apply their technical knowledge, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills to develop innovative technological solutions that address pressing educational challenges.

This year’s challenge theme is aligning with the conference’s central focus on Computer Science: a Catalyst for Educational Change

The Challenge is an engaging full-day event open to anyone passionate about leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned programmer or new to computer science, you’re welcome to join. We encourage diverse, multidisciplinary teams comprising educators, instructional designers, data scientists, AI specialists, developers, and education policy experts to collaborate on cutting-edge educational technology solutions. Mentors will be available throughout the event to provide guidance and support as you build your project, ensuring that everyone can contribute meaningfully regardless of their background or expertise level.
This event exemplifies how computer science serves as a catalyst for educational change, fostering innovation that can reshape the future of learning.

Who can join?

The hackathon welcomes participants of all genders, nationalities, and ages (18+), regardless of IT experience. Your interest in technology is the key requirement.
For those with technical backgrounds, we recommend:

• Understanding of AI ethics (bias, fairness, transparency, accountability)
• Basic Python programming skills
• Familiarity with large language models (e.g., ChatGPT), including API usage experience

However, these skills are not mandatory for participation.

Deadlines

The hackathon takes place during the first day, on Wednesday – September 17th. It consists of 4 sessions, with breaks between 10:30 – 11:00, lunch break between 12:30 – 13:30, with the last break between 15:00 – 15:30. The program ends with the Welcome Reception starting at 18:30.