Society of Software Engineers | 2nd Annual Halloween Hackathon

Main Description

Small Build; Huge Ripple!

Big problems feel impossible. Small tools don’t.

For two weeks, your team builds one small, focused project that makes a real difference for real people. It doesn’t have to change the whole world, just someone's world.

What counts as “impact”?

• Saves time or effort — makes a boring or hard task easier
• Saves resources — less waste, money, or energy
• Opens access — helps someone who’s left out (disability, language, cost)
• Spreads knowledge — teaches something that matters
• Connects people — brings a group together around something useful

Format

• Teams of 4–6
• Two-week build window
• All skill levels welcome — scope small, finish strong

Schedule

• [Oct 5 - Oct 11] — Kickoff & Team formation
• [October 12] — theme reveal & Building begins
• [Oct 23] — Submissions due on Devpost
• [Oct 26] — Demos, judging & awards