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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF

HACK THE NORTH


SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2023 • IN-PERSON EVENT •OFFICIAL MEMBER






Hacker applications for 2023 are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who applied!

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Hacker applications for 2023 are now closed.
Thank you to everyone who applied!

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WELCOME TO CANADA'S BIGGEST HACKATHON

This September, join 1,000+ hackers from all around the world for a hackathon
like no other. Discover a community of like-minded hackers, connect with
world-class mentors, and build because you love to build. At Hack the North 10,
you'll experience engaging workshops, exciting activities, and have the chance
to network with the most exciting companies in tech – you're in for a great
time. Not from Waterloo? We cover food, travel expenses, and lodging so you can
focus on turning your ideas into reality.




YOU BELONG IN TECH

Getting into tech can be hard. We're here to make that easier. Hack the North is
dedicated to building an inclusive experience for attendees from across the
globe. We strive to foster a space where everyone feels welcomed to pursue their
dreams and create something they're proud of.




A LOOK AT OUR HISTORY

Hack the North hits double digits! In 2023, we're celebrating the 10th Hack the
North.
Let's look back at some highlights from past events:

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2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

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Hack the North welcomed hackers back to our classic, fully in-person format!

Keynote Speaker: will.i.am





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CELEBRATING OUR 10TH ITERATION


JOIN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY

Connect with students from dozens of schools across the globe. Chat with
industry leaders, sponsors, and mentors and open your mind to endless
possibilities. We welcome hackers of all experience levels to collaborate and
build something they are proud of.


CREATE SOMETHING AMAZING

Build anything you want. Don’t have the resources you need to make your project
come to life? We’ll help you out. We provide workshops, career sessions, and the
tech you need all in one place.


MAKE LASTING MEMORIES

Take a break from hacking and enjoy fun activities planned just for you! From
cup stacking, to bubble soccer, to hypnosis shows, and more, we make sure that
every hacker has the chance to play as hard as they work.




CREATING UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES

Since 2014, Hack the North has empowered students of all levels to take their
ideas to the next level by fostering a community of learning, mentorship, and
fun.


LUCAS MANNARINO, BEGINNER HACKER


“

Three Brazilian medical students with zero coding experience walk into a bar…
One says to the others “We should program something!” — no, this is not a joke.
It’s actually how I and my friends ended up participating in HackTheNorth 2022.
Our journey went from learning how to download and run Python, all the way to
coding a working program with two NLPs (with the help of some amazing people and
APIs, of course), all during three [very intense] days of the event!


”


ARIANNE GHISLAINE, BEGINNER HACKER


“

Hack the North was an unforgettable experience, providing me with incredible
access to resources and connections that I would never have been able to acquire
on my own. Collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and skill
sets was enriching, and learning from experienced mentors and industry leaders
was invaluable. Working on a project and receiving feedback from professionals
allowed me to take my skills to the next level, giving me the confidence to
tackle even more ambitious projects in the future. Overall, Hack the North was
truly transformative, and I'm excited to see where these connections and skills
will take me next!


”


DERRICK HA, BEGINNER HACKER


“

Hack the North was an absolute blast. Working on my project alongside my team
was super fun, and I learned so much from the various workshops offered. While
learning new concepts from React to web3 was fun, the things I’ll remember for
the longest will be the funny moments I shared with other hackers. E7 was one of
the coolest buildings I’ve ever been in, the place where the most shenanigans
happened. Fun activities such as late night poutine & socials made for funny
moments, such as spilling ramen all over my white shirt and then taking a late
night walk at 4AM with my new friends from the hackathon. Overall, this
experience taught me so much especially as a high school student, and I would
wholeheartedly recommend applying for this year’s iteration!


”


JAIVAL PATEL, EXPERIENCED HACKER


“

My recent memorable moment is when I became a finalist at Hack The North last
year. As my group and I were presenting our web3 investment platform, two out of
the three judges were confused about our project. However, the third judge
absolutely loved our project. While my group and I were mourning about how “bad”
our presentation was at lunch, one of the judges from the panel came up to us
and said “Congratulations.” At first, my group and I were confused. A few hours
later, my teammate got a call from Hack The North saying we became finalists!
This moment was the happiest moment of our lives as we were preparing for Hack
The North for over a year to present in front of all of the University of
Waterloo. After our presentation in the closing ceremonies, all of the judges
once again congratulated us. Our project gaining so much attention opened a wide
range of opportunities in the tech industry, and was a massive inspiration for
us to keep innovating for society!


”




GET INSPIRED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

Every year, leaders in the tech industry join Hack the North to speak, judge,
and mentor hackers.


OPENING CEREMONY PANELISTS

Kartik Talwar

Partner, a_capital

Kartik is a partner at a_capital where he focuses on technical investments. He
has led and originated investments in over 80 web3 companies including Coinbase,
Uniswap, Optimism, OpenSea, and CryptoKitties. A software developer by trade, he
is also an active contributor to various open source projects and helped start
ETHGlobal — the leading initiative to bring developers into web3. Kartik holds a
degree in Astrophysics from the University of Waterloo.

Liam Horne

Co-founder, ETHGlobal

Liam Horne has founded or led multiple companies supporting the growth of
Ethereum including Optimism — a pioneer in scalable blockchain architectures —
and ETHGlobal, the leading initiative to bring developers into web3. Prior to
working on Ethereum, Liam had been the CTO of PiinPoint (YC W14). He grew up in
Canada, and dropped out of the Computer Science program at the University of
Waterloo to accept the Thiel Fellowship.

Kevin Lau

Founding Product Manager, Tome

Kevin is a product manager and content creator, who has led product teams at
Uber, Instacart, and most recently Tome, a series B startup building a
generative-AI powered storytelling tool. Kevin also co-hosts a podcast called
Vulnerability Junkies which focuses on emotional intelligence and communication,
and has an extremely neglected YouTube channel. Kevin holds a BASc in Systems
Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo.


JUDGES

Advait Maybhate

Software Engineer, Warp

Alroy Almeida

Director, Velocity

Andrew Zhou

Co-founder, Copilot

Danielle Strachman

Co-founder and GP, 1517 Fund

Freeman Jiang

Co-founder and CTO, Agora Labs

Henry Shi

Co-founder, Super.com

Ivan Zhang

Co-founder, Cohere

Jacob Willemsma

Engineering Lead, Lighter

Jen Dewalt

Founder, Zube

Leon Si

Co-founder, Tunnel

Michael Gibson

Co-founder and GP, 1517 Fund

Mike Kirkup

CTO, EnPowered

Nabil Fahel

VP Partnerships, StartupSoft

Peihong Li

Co-founder, Venue.live and Hack the 6ix

Pierre Arys

Partner, Cherubic Ventures

Purya Sarmadi

Co-founder and CEO, MedMe Health

Ralph Hempel

Senior Manager, LEGO

Rohan Sampath

Co-founder and CEO, Copilot

Suraj Gupta

Software Engineer, Warp

Umesh Khanna

Product Lead, Middesk

Valentin Tsatskin

Co-founder, Hack the North

Vartika Manasvi

Serial Entrepreneur, MaRS and Communitech

Vishal Mathur

Product Manager, Magic Labs

Our partner since 2014, Waterloo Engineering continues to support Hack the North
to build a creative, diverse, and unique experience for hackers. The University
of Waterloo is home to Canada’s largest engineering school — a pipeline for
engineering talent for the world’s leading companies.

Ranked among the top 50 engineering schools in the world, the school’s
reputation for excellence is built on the foundation of co-op education and a
bold history of innovation.


SPONSOR A SPECIAL WEEKEND

Each year, our sponsors help us unite thousands of emerging developers,
designers, and builders. Hackers make lasting connections with our sponsors that
extend past just our hackathon weekend. Stay tuned as we confirm more sponsors
for the event.

Become a sponsor

At Intact, insurance is about people.


From coast to coast, one in five Canadians count on Intact to protect what
matters most to them. As the largest provider of property and casualty (P&C)
insurance in Canada and a leading provider of specialty insurance in North
America, they are steering the industry towards an exciting future.


Along with the advances Intact is making with insurance technology and digital
tools, they're building partnerships that are defining: the future of
transportation; how we use big data; how people interact with their homes, cars
and environment; and how to be collaborative consumers within the sharing
economy. Above all, Intact is focused on providing a customer experience that is
second-to-none. While their Claims teams are focused on getting customers back
on track after a loss, teams like the intact lab are busy leveraging modern
technology and machine-learning (A.I.) to transform the customer experience.

Explore Intact Careers




...AND MORE TO COME


OUR PARTNERS




FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Hack the North?

Hack the North is Canada's biggest hackathon, where 1,000+ students of different
skill levels come together from around the world to experiment and create unique
software or hardware projects from scratch. We empower and enable teams to make
something great in only 36 hours by providing an abundance of resources like
workshops, mentors, sponsors, and hardware.



How much does it cost to attend Hack the North?

Admission to Hack the North is completely free! We will also provide food and
accommodation for the entire event, as well as all the resources and mentorship
our hackers need to build something incredible.



What if I’ve never been to a hackathon before?

Hack the North welcomes students of all skill levels. Many students attend Hack
the North as their first hackathon, and they always have a blast! We’ll provide
tech resources (including hardware), mentors, and workshops to help you with
your project. Hackathons can be a great place to learn new skills in a short
amount of time. Just be eager to learn, and excited to meet lots of awesome
people.



What kind of workshops, talks, and activities will there be?

Previously, we’ve held workshops and talks for a range of skill levels from
beginner to advanced like Intro to React and Exploring and Wrangling Data with
Pandas. Other workshops also explore various programming tools such as APIs,
databases, and platforms.

Activities like VR demos, meetups, and even karaoke happen throughout the
weekend. Whether it’s for relaxation or health, novelty or competition, our team
has something exciting prepared for you to enjoy!



When do hacker applications open?

Thanks for applying to Hack the North! Keep an eye on your inbox as we'll be
sending decisions in the coming weeks!



I’m not currently enrolled as a student, can I still attend Hack the North?

Hack the North is geared towards students who are interested in tech, but we
also want to open the doors for anyone who wants to learn. If your situation
falls within this category, please reach out to us at hello@hackthenorth.com and
we can chat more regarding certain exemptions!



Will Hack the North 2023 happen in person or virtually?

Hack the North 2023 will be an in-person hackathon, hosted at the University of
Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. Stay tuned to hear the latest updates by following
our social media channels (@hackthenorth), and signing up for our mailing list!



What if I want to join virtually?

Hack the North aims to provide participants with the best experience possible,
and we strongly feel that an in-person event is the best way to empower our
hackers to dream big and build. We will not be offering a virtual attendance
option this year.



Who can participate?

Students of any education level from anywhere in the world are eligible to apply
for Hack the North! All attendees must be 13 years or older to participate.



How many people can be on a team?

Hackers may form teams of up to 4 people. There are no restrictions for who they
can be, so you can team up with hackers from any school, country, or experience
level. Teams can be formed before or during the event at hackers’ own
discretion.



What if I need to travel internationally to attend Hack the North?

Please note that visitor visa wait times may be as long as several months,
depending on the country of departure. We recommend you apply for your visa, if
required, immediately after receiving your acceptance to Hack the North. More
information can be found on our Travel Guidelines page.

COVID-19: If you’re traveling to Hack the North from outside of Canada, you must
follow the Government of Canada’s travel guidelines in order to attend. As of
June 2023, the guidelines do not require any sort of pre-flight testing or proof
of vaccination. However, please ensure that you are fully compliant with your
home country’s COVID-19 guidelines in order to ensure a smooth trip. Hack the
North will not reimburse any additional fees that event attendees incur due to
COVID-19 related complications.



What are your COVID-19 regulations?

At this time, Hack the North does not have a COVID-19 policy. Taking your own
health/safety precautions is recommended, but attendance at Hack the North is at
your own risk.

Following the Government of Canada’s decision to remove all COVID-19 travel
restrictions, Hack the North will not be enforcing any COVID-related
restrictions or regulations at our event. In the event that the COVID-19
situation changes in our region, we will follow the Canadian and Ontario
government guidelines and restrictions as necessary.

A small reserve of masks, hand sanitizer, and rapid tests will be available at
the event.

We kindly ask that if you are feeling unwell, please do not attend the event for
the safety of other hackers and guests.



Hey Hackers!

For 10 years, Hack the North has been one of your favorite places to build,
connect, and learn. For our 10th iteration, we want to give hackers the
opportunity to dream bigger than ever. This means giving you the best resources,
activities, and learning opportunities we possibly can. We want you to find a
space to connect with a community of hackers from around the world, and delve
deeper into tech than ever before. Though we can’t give away too much yet, we
can’t wait for you to see all the amazing activities, workshops, and speakers we
have planned. We’re so excited to see all the amazing things you’ll create!

— Team Hack the North 💙


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