International ๐. Competitive ๐. Fun ๐ฅณ.
Applications are now closed. Thanks for your interest!
Who?
๐ฉโ๐ 200 Students
๐ป 15 Tech Companies
๐ค 50 mentors
Why should YOU join? ๐ฉโ๐ป๐งโ๐ป
Opportunities, knowledge, networking, fun
- Do you want to challenge yourself? Show us what you can do! ๐ช
- Hack Kosice Hackathon is a place for you to think outside the box and impress our sponsors. You will gain new experience you can add to your CV ๐ and learn more than in your school ๐ซ
- We are looking for innovative, inspiring, confident young people who want to get better every day. ๐ We are looking for programmers (frontend, backend), data analysts, designers, thinkers, entrepreneurs and team leaders. We are looking for youโ๏ธ
Travel guide ๐งณ
Before you pack your bags, take a moment to read our travel guide. It includes everything from how to get to Koลกice โ๏ธ, where to stay ๐๏ธ, and what to do ๐, to how to get around ๐ and where to find the best food ๐ฅ and drinks ๐บ. It’s the ultimate resource for a smooth and unforgettable experience at Hack Kosice!
Event Timeline
Wondering what exactly Hack Kosice 2023 will be like?
Registration โ Saturday, 9โ9.30 am
- Arrive at the venue ๐ถโโ๏ธ
- Meet the team & get comfy at your table
- Network with others ๐ฃ
Opening Ceremony โ Saturday, 10 am
- Brief intro of the weekend
- Warm welcome from the Hack Kosice team
- Our sponsors reveal their challenges ๐ฎ
Hacking begins โ Saturday, 11 am
- Hackers brainstorm ideas ๐ง
- Mentors and sponsors work with teams to fast-track their solutions
- Coding, coding, and… more coding for 24 hours ๐งโ๐ป๐ฉโ๐ป๐งโ๐ป๐ฉโ๐ป
Workshops, fun, food โ Non-stop โฑ
- Learn directly from professionals
- Try out gadgets & compete in our mini games ๐ฎ
- Regular hot meals, infinite amounts of snacks, and midnight pizza ๐
Project demoing โ Sunday, noon
- You present your project to sponsors & the Hack Kosice team ๐ฉโ๐ผ๐งโ๐ผ
- Projects evaluation and ranking
- We decide on the finalists โญ๏ธ
Closing Ceremony โ Sunday, 3โ4 pm
- Announcement of the finalists
- The best projects get to present on stage ๐ค
- Winners in each category will be awarded with super prizes ๐
- Concluding speech from Hack Kosice organisers ๐
What they said about past events
Previous Hack Kosice hackathons hosted many hackers, sponsors, partners and friends. Here is what some of them said about the event.
The chocolate fruit fountain was my favourite at the hackathon with other fun activities such as hoverboard and other side challenges. Mentors from Pavol Jozef ล afรกrik University visited us, creating a friendly and helpful environment. The hackathon was enjoyable thanks to our great team and the positive atmosphere of other participants!
Miroslav Macko
University of Cambridge student, HK22 attendeeOur experience during Hack Kosice 2022 was beyond our expectations. The mentors did awesome job polishing our ideas, and each challenge was interesting in different ways. The supply of great food and coffee was the cherry on top. We enjoyed “hacking” in Kunsthalle, and look forward to the next hackathon.
Marcel Hric
Visma challenge winner at HK22โI have attended more than 50 hackathons worldwide and Hack Kosice is among the best events I have been to. Despite it being the first edition of Hack Kosice, the event felt really well put together and the production quality was absolutely top notch.โ
Aaron
Major League HackingHack Koลกice 2022 was an amazing event! We encountered a lot of talented engineers, and an amazing organizational team (and the quality was so great we still cannot believe it mostly consisted of students!). Weโd witnessed and had been a part of some high-quality networking, great challenges, and a really, really great atmosphere.
Bloomreach
Previous Platinum sponsorThe professionally organized Koลกice Hackathon, where participants measured their level of knowledge and programming skills while working in teams on selected tasks, had a truly world-class impact. The result of the 24-hour marathon was original solutions, but also a lot of fun during breaks, many new contacts and friendships among the emerging generation of developers.
USS - U. S. Steel
Previous Silver sponsorโWe are really happy that we could participate with all of you. It was definitely a great weekend with a lot of positive energy. As the first-timers in organization, it was done on very high level - you are professionals :-) Many thanks to all of you, honestly best event we took part on for a long time :-)โ
Mediworx - software solutions a.s.
Previous Platinum sponsorFrequently Asked Questions
I am not a student. Am I allowed to attend?
You are eligible to apply and participate at Hack Kosice 2023 if you were legally a student on at least one day between 1 January 2022 and the day of submitting your application.
Participants are most commonly Bachelor or Master students, but the criterion includes also pre-college students, recent graduates, doctoral students, professionals in education.
I will travel from abroad. Do you provide travel reimbursements?
We offer reimbursement of 20โฌ for participants travelling from Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Austria, and Ukraine, and 50โฌ for participants travelling from other countries abroad.
To be eligible for the reimbursement of your travel expenses, you need to:
- Ask for it in the application portal
- Attend the hackathon
- Submit and demo a project
- Upload receipts of your expenses by 16 April 2023
The following expenses can be reimbursed: travel costs to/from the event and accommodation up to 7 days before and after the event.
Is Hack Kosice free to attend?
Absolutely! Participation is free for all invited hackers. Moreover, we provide delicious food, interesting workshops, entertaining activities, and some swag during the event.
Will Hack Kosice be held in English?
Yes, the whole event, demoing, and presentations will be held in English, thus you should be familiar with it. However we do not require any language certificate or a specific language level, and the environment is very friendly towards English learners.
What if I want to take a nap?
During the night, there will be a dedicated sleeping room where no one will disturb you. A sleeping bag might come handy.
Do I need a team to apply?
Not necessarily. We encourage you to form a team before coming to the event. It is best if you already know the people who you will be working for 24 hours with.
In case you can’t find anyone, definitely apply, too, and we’ll help you match with other participants or teams at the event.
How large can teams be?
All teams must be of 2, 3 or 4 people.
I am under 18. Am I allowed to attend?
We allow participants born on or before 31 March 2007.
Further, if you are going to be under 18 during the hackathon, we will need your parent’s written consent. Once you confirm your invitation, we will send you a paper form to be signed by your parent or legal guardian, that you then hand in at the registration.
By hacking, do you refer to breaching security?
Definitely not. Hacking is a slang term for coding/doing tech stuff. From wikipedia : The word “hackathon” is a blend of the words “hack” and “marathon”, where “hack” is used in the sense of exploratory programming, not its alternate meaning as a reference to breaching computer security.
Our Sponsors
Meet these companies at Hack Kosice 2023!
Sponsors are announced on a rolling basis.
General Partners
Patronage
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Partners
