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Ignite Your Coding Journey at Black Wings Hacks 2024!
Elevate your tech skills at rewriting the code's fourth annual hackathon
February 2 - 4, 2024
Virtual Event | Open to All College Women in Tech
RTC membership is required to participate. Not a member yet? Join Us
Event Schedule
Day 1
Feb 2
- Welcome Ceremony
- Company Talks
- Team Pairing & Brainstorming
- Peer Networking
Day 2
Feb 3
- Hacking
- Technical Support & Mentorship
- Workshops
- Game Breaks
Day 3
Feb 4
- Submissions Due
- Game Breaks
- Project Showcases
- Closing Ceremony & Awards
Why this event is for YOU
RTC’s free, virtual hackathon is open to all college women and nonbinary individuals interested in the tech industry! We’ve created this inclusive event to help you:
Build Community
Experience a supportive environment where other women in tech can thrive alongside others who share their interests.
Level Up Your Skills
Stretch your technical and collaborative muscles through coding challenges and engaging workshops.
Develop a Project
Bring your innovative ideas to life in a project that can be added to your resume.
Connect with Employers
Engage with mentors from our sponsor companies, have your resume shared, and explore sponsor spotlights.
Speakers, Judges and Mentors
Meet the trailblazers ready to share their insights and support you on your hackathon journey.
Keynote Speaker
Yamilée Toussaint
Founder, STEM From Dance
Autumn Nash
AWS
Maya Patel
Google
Pallavi Savant
Ex-McAfee
Taryn Beatty
Liberty Mutual
Maclaine Farrell
Samsara
Martina Kampel
Duolingo
Alisha Scott
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Mikela Wright
Capital One
Melanie DeBarros
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Chantel Edwards
Capital One
Blessing Iyare
Codevixens Academy
Shivaani Methuku
GoDaddy
Ananya Grover
Princeton University
Marley Jenkins
Wells Fargo
Bethany Wong
Capital One
Harika Mudarapu
Capital One
Imani Smith
NetApp
Julia Lin
Samsara
Paula Wambui
NetApp
Sowmya Murali
Samsara
Theresa Kelson
NetApp
Prizes Prizes Prizes!
What’s a hackathon without fab prizes? Check out what you could win with your innovation and teamwork!
Grand Prize:
Apple Airpods Max
Additional Prizes:
Black wings hacks made me feel
“I loved hacking on a team with other Black women! It was encouraging.”
Akana
“The best part of Black Wings Hacks was coming away from this experience knowing what I’m capable of.”
Kristene
Hackathon Sponsors
We are excited to partner with forward-thinking companies committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity in the tech landscape. Black Wings Hacks 2024 offers companies a unique platform to interact with ambitious college women in tech, showcasing your organization’s values and opportunities.
- Brand Amplification: Showcase your company’s culture and opportunities with a targeted audience of women in tech.
- Workshops: Share your expertise and insights through engaging workshops.
- Mentoring: Provide guidance and share your experience with the next generation of tech leaders.
- Challenges & Judging Projects: Sponsor exciting challenges and join the judging panel to identify and celebrate innovation.
2024 Platinum sponsors
2024 Gold sponsors
FAQs
What is a hackathon?
Major League Hacking says a hackathon is an “invention marathon.” Anyone interested in technology can attend a hackathon to learn, build & share their creations over a weekend in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. You don’t have to be a programmer, and you certainly don’t have to major in Computer Science!
Where and when will this event be held?
Black Wings Hacks will be held virtually via the Airmeet platform from February 2 – 4, 2024.
How much does it cost to participate in this event?
Nothing! This event is free to all student members of Rewriting the Code.
Is there a code of conduct for this event?
Yes! By participating in this event, you agree to the code of conduct (sponsors, too!), so you should read it. The TL; DR of it is that harassment and abuse are never tolerated; if you are in a situation where interacting with an event organizer or hacker makes you uncomfortable, please report it to membersupport@rewritingthecode.org.
I do not identify as a woman but as a gender minority. Am I welcome?
Yes! You are very welcome at Black Wings Hacks!
My resume is not ready yet. Can I upload it later?
Yes, you can wait until January 18th to upload your resume and ensure it will reach all the companies. You can upload your resume any time before the event, but after January 18th, we can only guarantee that some companies will see it prior to the event.
Do I need to upload a resume?
No! A resume is not required.
I don’t have a full team together. Can I still register?
Yes! You can register as an individual, a partial team, or a full team.
I don’t know anyone who could be on my team. Can I still come?
Yes! If you sign up as an individual, we will put you in a slack channel where you’ll meet with other individuals who need teammates.
How large can my team be?
Teams can be up to 4 people or as small as three people.
If I have other questions, who can I contact?
If you have any other questions, please contact Sammi Hermanski at shermanski@rewritingthecode.org.
Accessibility
RTC believes in creating spaces where every participant feels welcomed, included, and accommodated. Our events are molded to meet the diverse needs of our attendees, ensuring that learning and interaction are accessible to all.
- The event is free to attend, removing financial barriers to participation.
- Our event platform is compatible with screen readers, ensuring seamless navigation for visually impaired attendees.
- With a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 for text and images of text, we strive to make visual content easily consumable forall attendees.
- Closed captions in multiple languages are available.
- Experience live audio and text translations during sessions, ensuring everyone can follow along.
