The run of show

Two days. One shared mission.

From check-in and workshops to final pitches and awards at San José State University — Spartan Complex (SPX).

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EVENT TIMELINE

01

Day 1

Oct 23Kick-off, Foundations, and Team Formation
  1. 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Registration, Check-in & Networking Mixer

  2. 12:00 – 1:00 PM

    Lunch + Welcome, Hackathon Overview & Team Finalization

  3. 1:30 – 3:30 PM

    Ideation & Early Hacking Session

  4. 3:30 – 4:00 PM

    Small Break

  5. 4:00 – 6:00 PM

    Continuing Hacking Session

  6. 6:00 – 8:00 PM

    Dinner + Networking

  7. 8:00 – 10:00 PM

    Continuing Hacking

  8. 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM

    Late-Night Hacking Marathon

  9. 12:00 – 2:00 AM

    Optional Socials, Rest Zone & Game Lounge

02

Day 2

Oct 24Final build, showcase, and high school track

Final Build & Showcase

  1. 7:00 – 8:00 AM

    Breakfast

  2. 8:00 – 10:00 AM

    Final Hacking Sprint

  3. 10:00 – 11:00 AM

    Pitch Deck Prep

  4. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Early Lunch

  5. 1:00 – 3:00 PM

    Final Presentations

  6. 3:30 – 4:00 PM

    Awards

High School Track

  1. 8:30 – 9:00 AM

    Check-In + Breakfast

  2. 9:00 – 11:30 AM

    IBM Hackathon Design Challenge

  3. 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

    Create Your Final Pitch Presentation with Adobe Express

  4. 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

    Working Lunch

  5. 1:00 – 2:00 PM

    Final Presentations

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