Hack to the Future

Welcome to Hack to the Future! 🚀

Hack to the Future is a 48-hour hackathon organized by Laurier Computing Society where university students can build innovative solutions that make a real impact.

This is an open-ended hackathon — you have complete creative freedom. Build whatever you want, use any tech stack, and bring your own ideas to life. Can't think of an idea? We've got a suggested challenge below to spark inspiration!

The Challenge

Option 1: Build Anything

• Got an idea? Run with it.
• Want to build a tool, app, or service? Perfect.
• Use any technology, any approach, any vision.

Option 2: Suggested Challenge If you're looking for direction, here's a topic we think is worth exploring:

"Create an application or resource that helps students learn to track, budget, and understand their personal finances during their time at university."

What Makes Hack to the Future Special

✨ Direct Engineering Support - 3 hours of dedicated office hours via Discord on Saturday with our engineering team

🎓 Industry & Alumni Judges - Get feedback from professionals and alumni working in tech

💰 Up to $700 in Prizes - Top 3 teams win cash prizes, plus special category awards

🏆 Real-World Impact - Build something that could genuinely become a startup

🎉 Community - Network with other students, meet mentors, and celebrate creative solutions

Complete Schedule

Friday, March 27

• 6:30 – 7:15 PM: Check-in & Registration
  • QR code sign-in at the door
  • Get added to our Discord community
  • Grab some Redbull & snacks
• 7:30 – 8:15 PM: Opening Ceremony
  • Welcome from organizers
  • Challenge explanation & problem walkthrough
  • Judging criteria overview
  • Submission format & requirements
  • Timeline & what to expect

Saturday, March 28

• All Day: Hacking! 🛠️
  • Build in the LCS Room (N2085) or from home.
  • Use any tech stack that works for you.
• 1:00 – 2:00 PM: Rezzy Workshop
  • Hands-on walkthrough of Rezzy’s API for programmatic resume generation and tailoring.
  • Live resume feedback in the second half.
  • Free Rezzy Pro for all attendees! Snacks provided.
• 2:00 – 4:00 PM: In-Person Office Hours
  • Dedicated support from the engineering team in the LCS room (N2085).
• All Day: Discord Office Hours
  • Virtual support from the engineering team on Discord for questions, debugging, and guidance.

Sunday, March 29

• 1:30 PM: Submission Deadline (Devpost closes)
• 2:00 – 4:30 PM: Judging Period
  • Team presentations (5 minutes each)
  • Live Q&A with judges
• 5:00 – 7:00 PM: Closing Ceremony & Awards
  • Top 3 Presentation
  • Winner announcements
  • Networking & celebration

Prizes & Awards

Placement Prizes

• 🥇 1st Place: $300 CAD
• 🥈 2nd Place: $150 CAD
• 🥉 3rd Place: $100 CAD

Category Awards ($50 CAD each)

• 🎨 Best Design/UI: Most polished, user-friendly interface
• 🎤 Best Creative Presentation: Most engaging pitch & demo
• 🚀 Most Likely to Become a Startup: Best business potential & scalability

Total Prize Pool: $700 CAD