FAQ

General

When is Vancouver Datajam 2023?

The hacking is scheduled from the evening of September 22nd through the morning of September 24th in a virtual format. We invite you to join us in person for the closing ceremony and a networking event.
We will announce a detailed schedule closer to the event, and will be sending live schedule updates on Discord!

Who can sign up for the event?

Our event is open to everyone, especially those coming from marginalized backgrounds and gender minorities.

Registration

I missed the deadline, how do I sign up for the hackathon?

Unfortunately, we are not able to accept any additional participants after the signup deadline. Sorry about that!

Do I need to pay to sign up?

Admission is free and includes $wag, resources, an unforgettable collaboration with data enthusiasts, and networking opportunities with industry professionals!

Participation

Is it mandatory to attend an in-person closing ceremony?

We highly encourage you to attend the in-person closing ceremony and networking event. Please note that your team will be ineligible for the prizes if none of your team members are able to attend and present your project.

Can I attend the networking event only if I am not interested in competing?

Participation in the in-person networking event on the evening of September 24th is exclusively available to those who are actively engaged in the hackathon. Attending solely for the networking event is not possible.

Projects

What happens if I do not have a project idea?

Don't worry. We will provide you with a list of project ideas related to climate change, along with relevant datasets.

What resources are available during the hackathon?

We will provide you with relevant datasets, industry mentors, and committee members who will be available for on-call assistance to address any technical challenges you may encounter.

How are the projects judged?

We are thrilled to have industry judges. The specific evaluation criteria will be announced on the day of the hackathon.