We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and comfortable environment for all participants.

  1. Respect

    1. Treat all participants, mentors, judges, and organizers with respect.

    2. Be kind and considerate in your words and actions – harassment, discrimination, or exclusionary behavior will not be tolerated.

    3. Keep communication appropriate and constructive, whether in person or online.

    4. Promote an inclusive and uplifting environment. 

  2. Integrity

    1. Creativity and collaboration is encouraged. Plagiarism is not. Always give proper credit when using open-source resources, libraries, or datasets.

    2. Maintain honesty and integrity throughout the event—this includes your code, presentation, and interactions.

  3. Safety

    1. Any inappropriate, disruptive, or unsafe behavior (verbal, physical, or digital) will result in removal from the hackathon.

    2. Respect the venue, materials, and equipment provided.

 

Any inappropriate behavior or projects that violate this code of conduct will result in your removal from the hackathon or potentially disqualification of your team’s project.

 

Team and Participation Rules

  • Teams may consist of 4-5 members. 

  • Participation is open to all UW Madison students.

  • Mentors may advise teams but cannot directly contribute to their code or project.

  • Teams must check in to participate.

 

Project and Submission Rules

  • Submission deadline: Hacking officially begins at 4:45 PM on Saturday. Submissions may be made no later than 3:00PM on Sunday.

  • Projects must be created entirely during the hackathon timeframe.

  • You may use publicly available open-source code, templates, APIs, or frameworks, but you must cite all external resources and what parts they contribute to. AI may be used.

  • Pre-existing projects, prototypes, or coursework submissions are not allowed.

  • Submissions must be made to Devpost (see submission requirements)

  • During presentations, at least half your team must be present to qualify. (+1 modulo)

  • Scoring Rubric:

    • Teams will be judged and scored (?) based on the following criteria:

 

Other Things

  • WiFi and hacking space will be provided. Participants must bring their own devices and other peripherals (chargers, mice, keyboards, VR headset) to hack on.

  • Food is provided. It is the responsibility of the participant to inform hosts of any allergies or dietary restrictions.

  • You are not required to stay on grounds for the whole duration of the hackathon. Attending workshops, networking periods, and mentoring sessions are encouraged, but not required. However, please be sure to attend check-in, kick-off, presentations, and judging.