JEWEL CITY HACKS 4.0

CHALLENGEThink Globally, Build Locally 🌍➡️🏙️AtJEWEL CITY HACKS 4.0, we're challenging you to design technology that empowers yourcity, neighborhoods, and local business communities.YOUR OBJECTIVE:Create technology that makes cities smarter, more connected, and more inclusive.Imagine if your code could help solve everyday civic challenges:Could alive transit trackerhelp residents navigate public transportation more efficiently?Could asecure online voting toolmake it easier for neighbors to shape local decisions?Could anintuitive service request platformcut down wait times for permits and city assistance?Whether you build a mobile app, web solution, or hardware prototype, your innovation should help people and small businesses engage with their communities—and their governments—in smarter, faster, and more meaningful ways.Remember:The best hacks not only solve problems—they inspire lasting change.THIS HACKATHON IS OPEN TO STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS.SCHEDULEMay 9, 20268:00 AM - Check-in Begins (San Gabriel Building)8:15 AM - Breakfast (Coffee, Juice, Fruit, Croissants & Muffins)8:45 AM - Project Submission Period Opens (on Devpost)9:00 AM - Team Building & Ideation Activity9:30 AM - Keynote Speaker (Math Discovery Center)10:15 AM - Workshop 1: Software Hacking with v011:30 AM - Workshop 2: Robotics with Arduino12:30 PM - Lunch by Jersey Mike's1:30 PM - Workshop 3: UX/UI with Figma2:45 PM - Workshop 4: VR with Unity4:00 PM - Workshop 5: Interview/Resume Skills with LinkedIn5:15 PM - Dinner by Chipotle6:00 PM - Project Submission Period Closes (on Devpost)6:15 PM - Demo Expo7:15 PM - Closing Ceremony & Prize Distribution8:00 PM - Check-out EndsBreakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. Snacks will be provided throughout the day.The schedule is subject to change.WORKSHOPSSoftware Hacking with v0Robotics with ArduinoUX/UI with FigmaVR with UnityInterview/Resume Skills with LinkedInMENTORSHIP & HARDWAREThroughout the day, you'll have access to powerhouse mentors from Hacker Fund—think leaders from Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, SpaceX, and more—ready to share their wisdom and help you level up your ideas.You will have access to hardware for the hackathon that includes:VR headsets for demoMicrocontrollers (Arduinos) and sensorsDesktop computers (PC)If you do not have a machine, you will be able to access one in the Math Discovery Center.You are allowed to bring your own hardware which is limited to VR headsets, microcontrollers, sensors and laptop computers.