HackBI

What is HackBI?

HackBI is a student-run hackathon at Bishop Ireton High School. You'll have 24 hours to learn a variety of new things through our workshops, collaborate, and create a project!

What is a hackathon?

Hackathons are fun events in which teams and individuals create their own custom programming projects to showcase and potentially win prizes for!

Why should I come to HackBI?

Whether you've never programmed before or have been doing it for a few years, HackBI will be a great place to better your skills, learn new things, and meet new people - all while having a lot of fun doing so! Plus, we'll have games, raffles, free food and more!

Do I need any programming experience to come?

No! HackBI is the perfect place to learn! We'll have workshops throughout the event to teach you new things.

Who can attend HackBI?

HackBI is open to all high schoolers, who will do a full 24 hours of hacking, and middle schoolers, who hack for a day.

If you're an adult and would like to come, consider volunteering!

How much does HackBI cost?

HackBI is completely free!

Are there prizes?

Of course! There will be prizes for each category given to each individual in a team (4 people max).

What should I bring?

A computer and charger.

Do I need to come with a team?

You can come with a pre-determined team if you want. If you're coming individually, there will be an opportunity at the beginning to join a team if you'd like.

HTML & CSS

Learn how to use HTML and CSS to design a website!

Video Editing

Learn to use Adobe Premier to create videos!

Linux

Learn how use Linux for cybersecurity!

Photoshop

Learn how to use Photoshop to edit photos professionally!

App Inventor

Learn to create basic apps easily with App Inventor!

Java

Learn how to program in Java, an Object-Oriented programming language!

Unity

Learn how to make a game using the Unity game engine!

React

Make interactive websites with React!

Git/GitHub

Learn how to use Git to collaborate on GitHub!

Alice

Learn how to create 3D scenes using Alice!

Creative Cloud

Learn how to engineer your ideas onto a digital platform using Creative Cloud!

Python

Learn a simple language used by beginners and experts alike!

AI/Machine Learning

Learn how to train machine learning models using Python!

Finch Robots

Learn to control Finch robots with Java!

Cybersecurity

Learn about the dangers of the Internet and how to stay safe surfing the web!

AI Ethics

Learn how to use AI responsibly!

All workshops are on January 27, 2024
*Engineering workshops will be in room 002
**GitHub Help is the only "workshop" offered during Block 5 in the Cafeteria
Blocks	Room 1	Room 2	Room 3	Room 4	Room 5
Block 1	Python	Java	HTML	GitHub	Keynote Q&A
Block 2	AI/Machine Learning	Alice	Cybersecurity w/ Linux	Engineering I*	Quiet Hacking Time
Block 3	Photoshop	---	App Inventor	Engineering II*	Quiet Hacking Time
Block 4	Video Editing	Unity	Finch Robots	How to Run a Hackathon	Quiet Hacking Time
Block 5	GitHub Help + MLH Co-Pilot**

January 27-28, 2024

About

HackBI is a 24-hour hackathon by students, for students. You'll learn new things, collaborate with others, and make your idea come to life! Keep scrolling for the key info in our FAQ.

Learn.

Collaborate.

Pitch.

Celebrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't see your question here? Contact us!

What is HackBI?

HackBI is a student-run hackathon at Bishop Ireton High School. You'll have 24 hours to learn a variety of new things through our workshops, collaborate, and create a project!

What is a hackathon?

Hackathons are fun events in which teams and individuals create their own custom programming projects to showcase and potentially win prizes for!

Why should I come to HackBI?

Whether you've never programmed before or have been doing it for a few years, HackBI will be a great place to better your skills, learn new things, and meet new people - all while having a lot of fun doing so! Plus, we'll have games, raffles, free food and more!

Do I need any programming experience to come?

No! HackBI is the perfect place to learn! We'll have workshops throughout the event to teach you new things.

Who can attend HackBI?

HackBI is open to all high schoolers, who will do a full 24 hours of hacking, and middle schoolers, who hack for a day.

If you're an adult and would like to come, consider volunteering!

How much does HackBI cost?

HackBI is completely free!

Are there prizes?

Of course! There will be prizes for each category given to each individual in a team (4 people max).

What should I bring?

A computer and charger.

Do I need to come with a team?

You can come with a pre-determined team if you want. If you're coming individually, there will be an opportunity at the beginning to join a team if you'd like.

Workshops

Workshop Schedule

Contact Us

Contact Form

Your Name

Your Email

Subject Line

Text

Or email us at HackBI@bishopireton.org

2024 Sponsors

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact us!

January 27-28, 2024

HackBI VII Date Change due to Inclement Weather

About

HackBI is a 24-hour hackathon by students, for students. You'll learn new things, collaborate with others, and make your idea come to life! Keep scrolling for the key info in our FAQ.

Learn.

Collaborate.

Pitch.

Celebrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't see your question here? Contact us!

What is HackBI?

HackBI is a student-run hackathon at Bishop Ireton High School. You'll have 24 hours to learn a variety of new things through our workshops, collaborate, and create a project!

What is a hackathon?

Hackathons are fun events in which teams and individuals create their own custom programming projects to showcase and potentially win prizes for!

Why should I come to HackBI?

Whether you've never programmed before or have been doing it for a few years, HackBI will be a great place to better your skills, learn new things, and meet new people - all while having a lot of fun doing so! Plus, we'll have games, raffles, free food and more!

Do I need any programming experience to come?

No! HackBI is the perfect place to learn! We'll have workshops throughout the event to teach you new things.

Who can attend HackBI?

HackBI is open to all high schoolers, who will do a full 24 hours of hacking, and middle schoolers, who hack for a day. If you're an adult and would like to come, consider volunteering!

How much does HackBI cost?

HackBI is completely free!

Are there prizes?

Of course! There will be prizes for each category given to each individual in a team (4 people max).

What should I bring?

A computer and charger.

Do I need to come with a team?

You can come with a pre-determined team if you want. If you're coming individually, there will be an opportunity at the beginning to join a team if you'd like.

Workshops

Workshop Schedule

Contact Us

Contact Form

Your Name

Your Email

Subject Line

Text

Or email us at HackBI@bishopireton.org

2024 Sponsors

Interested in being a sponsor? Contact us!

HackBI is open to all high schoolers, who will do a full 24 hours of hacking, and middle schoolers, who hack for a day.

If you're an adult and would like to come, consider volunteering!