August 2-4, 2024
by Girls Who Code Katy
August 2-4, 2024
by Girls Who Code Katy
What is Katy Youth Hacks?
Katy Youth Hacks is a 36-hour long hackathon for students from all around the world.
Our theme for this year is sustainability - we hope to guide participants to take a greater role in fighting social problems while encouraging underrepresented groups to engage in computer science and tech development.
By challenging students to solve real-world problems with technology, KatyYouthHacks aims to inspire the next generation of developers.
This Year's Prizes
Last Year's Stats
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Hackers Attended
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In Prizes Awarded
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Hacks Submitted
FAQ
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is an fun, sprint-like design event where people collaborate intensively to develop software projects.
How much does it cost to participate?
This event is 100% free!
Who can participate?
ALL high school, middle school, and college students are eligible.
What if I can't code?
No problem! We will be hosting many workshops to help new hackers learn valuable skills and create their own original projects! Additionally, several of the prize categories are judged on ideation or design, rather than tech.
How many people can be in a team?
Up to four people are allowed on one team.
I have another question...
If you have a question, do not hesitate to email us at contact@katyhacks.org. Feel free to also contact us on our Discord.
Event Schedule
First Day, Friday
| Time (CST) | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00 PM | Opening Ceremony |
| 10:00 PM |
Second Day, Saturday
| Time (CST) | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Intro to Quantum Mechanics w/ Deeya Viradia |
| 11:00 AM | Tech for Social Good: Creating Impact Through Technology and Community- Hana Gabrielle Bidon |
| 2:00 PM | Using Machine Learning with ML.Net w/ Denis Kondratev |
| 4:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | Game Night! |
Third Day, Sunday
| Time (CST) | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Submissions Due + Judging Commences |
| 1:00 PM | Modern Frameworks in PHP w/ Simon Rusin |
Fifth Day, Tuesday
| Time (CST) | Event |
|---|---|
| Winners Announced & Closing Ceremony |
*Schedule subject to change at any time without notice.
Partners
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring us?
Check out our sponsorship prospectus or shoot us an email at contact@katyhacks.org!
Or, support us on our donation page.
The Katy Youth Hacks Team
Crystal Yang
Co-President
Prisha Singh
Co-President
Sanika Misra
Public Relations
Asmitha Balamurugan
Project Coordinator
Natalie Vuong
Project Coordinator
Aimee Wu
Outreach Coordinator
Kailin Huang
Secretary
Want to help organize Katy Hacks? We're looking for help!
Reach out to us at contact@katyhacks.org for more information on how to join the team!
