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
Hosted on Devpost
