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Hackathon for Women & Non Binary Individuals

January 10 - 12, 2025 * Western University * In-person

Our Mission

SheHacks+ is Canada's biggest all-female and non-binary 36-hour hackathon.

Our vision is to enhance inclusivity by inviting participants from diverse faculties and programs, transcending the typical hackathon experience. We aim to create a supportive community, fostering meaningful connections in tech. Your company's support through sponsor booths, workshops, speakers, and judges will be invaluable to our shared mission of empowering women and non-binary individuals in technology.

Join us alongside a vibrant community of 600+ women+ for an immersive weekend of boundless. creativity, innovation, and knowledge-sharing.

SheHacks+ is dedicated to empowering women and non-binary individuals to grow as innovators fostering leadership and creativity in a traditionally underrepresented industry. We provide support through building, innovating, and connecting with experts beyond the classroom.

At SheHacks+ 8, over 300 attendees from 22 schools
and 14 cities in Canada collaborated to create something
extraordinary.

Last year we had...

Hacker Olympics

Hacker Olympics is an alternative competition stream designed for beginner hackers with little to no coding experience. Though we encourage everyone (even beginners) to try and develop a hack, we understand that it’s daunting to jump into a hackathon right away! Hacker Olympics is an alternative competition that beginner hackers can apply for. It is meant to develop coding skills and tech knowledge through the duration of SheHacks+.

History of Shehacks

SheHacks+ traces its roots back over 7 years ago, emerging as a pioneering event aimed at tackling gender disparities in the tech industry head-on. Inspired by the growing recognition of underrepresentation and gender discrimination, the hackathon started as a grassroots initiative, driven by individuals deeply passionate about fostering diversity and inclusivity in technology.

Building a future for women+ in tech

WITS+ is a club at Western University that provides its community with initiatives and resources to inspire. We aim to empower women, women-identifying, and non-binary individuals in tech and equip them with the necessary skills to succeed in the industry.

FAQ

When are Hacker applications?+

Hacker applications have been released! Apply now, until December 12th!

What will be accomodated?+

The arrangements will include meals, comfortable sleeping accommodations, and travel reimbursements for those traveling a considerable distance to the venue

Location?+

Physics and Astronomy Building and Natural Science building at Western University: London, Ontario

Does SheHacks+ cost anything to attend? +

SheHacks is completely free, due to our generous sponsors! You will have access to a multitude of workshops and tools to help with your hack!

Do I have to come with a team? +

You can come solo or with a team. If you already have a team of ( 3-4 people), you can register with them! If you don’t have a team there will be time before hacking to form teams or we can match you up with one before the event.

I’m a recently graduated student. Can I still apply? +

Yes! We welcome all students as well as new grads to attend SheHacks+. There will be many opportunities to meet with sponsors and network. This would be the perfect time to search for a job/internship!

I dont attend a Canadian university. Can I still apply? +

Yes! SheHacks+ welcomes students from around the world to participate. The only downside is we may not be able to reimburse your travel costs to our venue.

Can I still come if I am not a woman? +

SheHacks+ is designed to be an inclusive space to support female-identifying and non-binary individuals who are interested in technology. As we're focused on creating a talent pipeline from minorities in tech, this event is specifically created as a place for women+ to explore the tech industry in a supportive way. Otherwise, we welcome people of all genders to participate as a volunteer or mentor. Keep an eye out on our Facebook and website for more information.

Can I work on a project before the Hackathon?+

We’re following MLH regulations and because of this you can not work on a project or use any past made projects for the Hackathon.

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