Hack the 6ix

Congrats to our 2024 Winners for 1st place 🏆 Poképlants employs a combination of cameras, moisture sensors, and a photoresistor to provide real-time insight into the health of our household plants.

Congrats to our 2024 Winners for 2nd place 🥈 WattWise is a device that streams real-time data to our dashboard using protocols like MQTT and HTTPS, where you can watch your power usage, get a sneak peek at your upcoming electricity bill and much more.

Congrats to our 2024 Winners for 3rd place 🥉 Team Expresso is an Adobe Express plugin that revolutionizes the process of creating and optimizing social media posts.

⭐️ Hack The 6ix - Day 3 Schedule ⭐️ Kickstart your Sunday morning with our AMA session for expert career advice! 🌟As hacking wraps up, remember to submit your projects on time. Don't miss the grand closing ceremonies and our GeoGuesser IRL challenge! 🎇 Excited to wrap up HT6!

⭐️ HT6 - DAY 2 SCHEDULE (cont.) ⭐️ Join us for more exciting workshops! We gave so many fun activities planned for you, including cup staking and a MARIO KART TOURNAMENT!!! See you there 🏆

⭐️ HT6 - DAY 2 SCHEDULE ⭐️ We have planned a day FULL of opportunities for you to learn new and exciting things that you can integrate into your projects! There are topics for beginner and seasoned hackers, so make sure to check them out!

⭐️ HT6 - DAY 1 SCHEDULE ⭐️ Hack The 6ix 2024 kicks off today! 🚀 4 PM ET: Check-in 🍰 FGF Food Challenge Event 💡 Ideathon Ideation Workshop 🎤 Opening Ceremonies at 8:30 PM ET 💻 Hacking starts at 10 PM ET Get ready for an action-packed day! Are you excited?

🚀 Only 1 day left until the Hackathon! 🌟 Join us at the Bahen Centre for Information Technology, University of Toronto for an incredible weekend. Don’t forget to familiarize yourself with your dashboard before the big event. We hope to see everyone there tomorrow! 💻🔧

Excited to announce our partnership with RockStar Energy for Hack the 6ix! 🥤 We're grateful for this amazing opportunity! Here's a message from Rockstar 🤘⭐️: "With Rockstar Energy headlining Hack the 6ix, you can own ANY moment. Follow us @rockstarenergy to learn more!"

A HUGE shoutout to our gold sponsor, CSSU! 🙌 Thanks to their generous support, Hack the 6ix is happening this weekend! 🤩 Learn more about the Computer Science Student Union at U of T, their events, and how they’re building a tech community 👇 Discord: discord.gg/dKZmSsgS

Introducing our bronze sponsors - this weekend would not be possible without them 👏 Warp, FGF brands, UofT CS, Awesome Foundation, BestBuy, Taskade, Sukha Company, Balsamiq, Awake Chocolate, Jane Street.

Hey hackers! Who doesn’t love EXCLUSIVE swag?? Swag reveal is here! Hackers will receive our new and improved t-shirts, lanyards, stickers, and more! We can not wait to see you this weekend :)

🚨 Prize Reveal! 🚨 Here's a sneak peek of our prizes: 🥇 1st: Apple AirPods Gen 2 🥈 2nd: Google Home Nest Hub or Apple HomePod Mini 🥉 3rd: Fujifilm Instax Camera 11 + 20 film Plus, look out for Rockstar Energy merch and Warp Swag! More prizes revealed at our event!

Introducing our keynote speaker Sammy Lam! A non-traditional software developer, former electrician, IT tech, and car wrap business owner. He runs Toronto's Tech Tank and is a full stack engineer @mimecast. Sammy's journey is fueled by mentorship and coffee chats.

As our 10th anniversary, we have designed an EXCLUSIVE swag design just for you! Here is a teaser 👀 Make sure to keep an eye out for our next few posts about the event! You won’t want to miss it.

🚨 RSVP DEADLINE: July 31 🚨 Check your inbox to RSVP now! #HT6 #hackthe6ix #toronto #hacker #RSVP #yyz #biggestsummerhackathon #summer #youthcanada #hackathon2024 #HT62024 #majorleaguehacking #August

🎉 Acceptances are out! 🎉 Check your email and RSVP by July 31. Please remember to check your inbox before contacting us about acceptances. #hackathon #HT6 #hackthe6ix #toronto #yyz #biggestsummerhackathon #summer #coding #UIdesign #UXdesign #youthcanada #hackathon2024 #HT62024

LAST CALL 📣 Want to be part of Hack the 6ix? Get your volunteer applications in by July 26!! Sign up through the link in our bio 🔗 #HT6 #hackthe6ix #applicationsopen #hacker #hiring #volunteer #toronto #yyz #biggestsummerhackathon #summer #youthcanada #hackathon2024 #HT62024

Exciting news! 🚀 Volunteer sign-ups for Hack the 6ix are now open! Join us to help create a SUCCESSFUL weekend, get exclusive swag , guide hackers, and make lasting memories! Sign up by July 26 through the link in our bio. Everyone is welcome! #HT6 #hackthe6ix #applicationsopen

Applications have been extended 24 hours! Go apply now before time runs out :) ⏰