# 🌍 Introduction Join us at the Edge City Lanna Hackathon, **a hybrid (online and IRL)**, week-long event in Chiang Mai from Nov 2-8, 2024! 🌍 Here, innovators, creators, and builders come together to develop tools for human flourishing—no matter if you’re joining in-person or online, we’re all in this together. Our focus spans crypto, AI, health, bio, and other frontier fields, with categories and prizes for tech and non-tech projects alike. # ⌛️ How to Apply? [Simply join our Telegram group](https://t.me/+E0Yq3li5Pe82Y2Ux), and you’ll be ready to start hacking —*no application forms needed!* # 💵 Tracks and Prizes We’re offering prizes across categories like coding, UX/UI, design, and creativity, with tracks open to all skill levels. Explore our exciting tracks and find your perfect challenge. [Check out our full list of tracks and bounties here.](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/edgecitylanna/tracks) # 📅 Timeline and Format The Edge City Lanna Hackathon runs from Nov 2 to Nov 8, 2024. Participate however suits you best: - In-Person (IRL): Access our Chiang Mai coworking space for a vibrant hub of collaboration, workshops, office hours, and mentorship all week. Snacks included! 🍿 - Online: All hackathon events will be live-streamed and accessible virtually. Connect, ask questions, and get support through our [Hackathon Telegram Group](https://t.me/+E0Yq3li5Pe82Y2Ux) for a seamless experience. # 🌟 Eligibility and Judging Criteria Teams can consist of 1 to 5 participants, with each team member registered individually. Open to participants worldwide, both technical and non-technical projects (art, creative, frameworks) are welcome to join, as long as they meet the criteria and guidelines of each bounty and track. **Judging Criteria:** Teams of 1 to 5 participants can join, with each member join telegram group individually. We welcome participants from all backgrounds, worldwide. Judging Criteria—Projects will be rated on a scale of 1 to 5 in the following areas: - Originality: Is the project fresh and unique? - Practicality: Does it work as intended, solving the identified problem effectively? - Presentation: Is the final submission clear, organized, and easy to understand? - WOW Factor: Does the project stand out and make a memorable impact? # 📲 Stay Connected [Join our Hackathon Telegram Group](https://t.me/+E0Yq3li5Pe82Y2Ux) for updates, guidance, and a space to connect with fellow participants. # 🌞 Let’s Build a Flourishing Future Together For the entire week, our coworking space (for IRL participants) and online platforms will be buzzing with creativity, collaboration, and mentorship. Anyone **online or IRL in Chiang Mai or other pop-up villages** is welcome to join and be part of this experience, if you’re tech or non-tech, solo, or in a team. Dive in, ask questions, and let’s create projects with a lasting impact—tech and non-tech ideas welcome! 🎨💻 [Join us in this journey](https://t.me/+E0Yq3li5Pe82Y2Ux) to make a difference!