What is
Hack-O-Day?
HACK-O-DAY 2024 is a guided hackathon organized by the Olympia Schools. As one of the activities in our Griffin Scholarships Program 2024, the competition invites aspiring students (ages 14-17) in Vietnam come to gain fundamental tech skills and entrepreneurial mindsets.
Students will be given a challenge related to SDGs to work on within a short period of time. Together with their teammates, they collaborate and use their collective creative problem-solving skills to develop a solution or technology for that challenge.
What is
Hack-O-Day?
HACK-O-DAY 2024 is a guided hackathon organized by the Olympia Schools. As one of the activities in our Griffin Scholarships Program 2024, the competition invites aspiring students (ages 14-17) in Vietnam come to gain fundamental tech skills and entrepreneurial mindsets.
Students will be given a challenge related to SDGs to work on within a short period of time. Together with their teammates, they collaborate and use their collective creative problem-solving skills to develop a solution or technology for that challenge.
What is
Hack-O-Day?
HACK-O-DAY 2024 is a guided hackathon organized by the Olympia Schools. As one of the activities in our Griffin Scholarships Program 2024, the competition invites aspiring students (ages 14-17) in Vietnam come to gain fundamental tech skills and entrepreneurial mindsets.
Students will be given a challenge related to SDGs to work on within a short period of time. Together with their teammates, they collaborate and use their collective creative problem-solving skills to develop a solution or technology for that challenge.
Read Hack-O-Day's
Rules and Regulations
Read Hack-O-Day's
Rules and Regulations
Why Us?
Why Us?
With a 20-year history of development, The Olympia Schools' educational philosophy is based on progressive educational ideas, consistent with the liberal education philosophy and the trends of advanced educational environments in the world
With a 20-year history of development, The Olympia Schools' educational philosophy is based on progressive educational ideas, consistent with the liberal education philosophy and the trends of advanced educational environments in the world
With a 20-year history of development, The Olympia Schools' educational philosophy is based on progressive educational ideas, consistent with the liberal education philosophy and the trends of advanced educational environments in the world
Our objectives
Objectives
To offer students a platform to explore, engage, and showcase their talents while promoting a sustainable future
To enhance participants' skills and foster a culture of innovation focused on sustainability.
To inspire creative problem-solving and the development of sustainable solutions through design thinking and the engineering process.
Prizes
Prizes
Medals and certificates.
One year subscription to Kruu platform 36$/person.
eJOY PRO Voca account 3 months.
Cup/medals and certificates.
One year subscription to Kruu platform 36$/person.
eJOY PRO Plus account 3 months.
Certificate of Eminence - Kruu
(offered by An Excelerate Initiative))
Medals and certificates.
One year subscription to Kruu platform 36$/person.
eJOY PRO Voca account 3 months.
TOP 10: eJOY PRO Dict account for 3 months.
Prizes
Medals and certificates.
One year subscription to Kruu platform 36$/person.
eJOY PRO Voca account 3 months.
Cup/medals and certificates.
One year subscription to Kruu platform 36$/person.
eJOY PRO Plus account 3 months.
Certificate of Eminence - Kruu
(offered by An Excelerate Initiative))
Medals and certificates.
One year subscription to Kruu platform 36$/person.
eJOY PRO Voca account 3 months.
TOP 10: eJOY PRO Dict account for 3 months.
Timeline
Timeline
Timeline
Key Activities
Key Activities
Key Activities
Trainers and Mentors
Trainers and Mentors
CHRIS ELKIN
Founder,
Doodle A & Doodle Design Thinking
STEPHEN LAU
Lead Instructor,
BSD Education
AKSHAY JAIN
Head of Projects,
Kruu
HENRY (QUANG) THAI
CEO and Founder,
BSM Labs - AI & Technology
NGUYEN CHI HIEU
CEO and Founder,
Innovative Education Group
LAUREL BROWN
Assistant Director of Admission and Advancement,
Marianapolis Preparatory School
SHRUTI ADITYA DIXIT
IBDP Computer Science
& Digital Societies Teacher,
The Olympia Schools
HA NGUYEN
ICT Department Head,
The Olympia Schools
DUY NGUYEN
Board of Principal member (Academics & Students’ activities),
The Olympia Schools
Trainers and
Mentors
CHRIS ELKIN
Founder,
Doodle A & Doodle Design Thinking
STEPHEN LAU
Lead Instructor,
BSD Education
AKSHAY JAIN
Head of Projects,
Kruu
HENRY (QUANG) THAI
CEO and Founder,
BSM Labs - AI & Technology
NGUYEN CHI HIEU
CEO and Founder,
Innovative Education Group
LAUREL BROWN
Assistant Director of Admission and Advancement,
Marianapolis Preparatory School
SHRUTI ADITYA DIXIT
IBDP Computer Science
& Digital Societies Teacher,
The Olympia Schools
HA NGUYEN
ICT Department Head,
The Olympia Schools
DUY NGUYEN
Board of Principal member (Academics & Students’ activities),
The Olympia Schools
Sponsors
Sponsors
Sponsors
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
What is the theme/prompt?
You will get to know which theme you have been assigned on the day of the event. Participants need to integrate their ideas with one of the UN SDGs to create their innovative solution.
What are the judging criteria?
The judging criteria and the success criteria for your product will be provided to you on the day of the event, after the opening ceremony. You will have to make your product only based on that. We will not accept any product made before the competition.
What materials do I need to bring?
Participants should bring their own laptops, chargers, any necessary software tools, and any specific hardware required for their projects. Additionally, it's advisable to bring any personal items or resources that may aid in your productivity and comfort during the event. We will only provide work areas and classrooms for you to work in.
Do I need programming experience to participate?
No, programming experience is not mandatory. We welcome participants from all backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned coder or a complete beginner, you can contribute to your team in various ways, such as ideation, design, project management, and more.
Will lunch be provided for the participants?
No, participants are requested to bring their own lunch, snacks, and drinks.
Is transportation provided?
Transportation to and from the hackathon venue is not provided by the organisers. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
What materials do I need to bring?
Participants should bring their own laptops, chargers, any necessary software tools, and any specific hardware required for their projects. Additionally, it's advisable to bring any personal items or resources that may aid in your productivity and comfort during the event. We will only provide work areas and classrooms for you to work in.
What is the theme/prompt?
You will get to know which theme you have been assigned on the day of the event. Participants need to integrate their ideas with one of the UN SDGs to create their innovative solution.
What are the judging criteria?
The judging criteria and the success criteria for your product will be provided to you on the day of the event, after the opening ceremony. You will have to make your product only based on that. We will not accept any product made before the competition.
What materials do I need to bring?
Participants should bring their own laptops, chargers, any necessary software tools, and any specific hardware required for their projects. Additionally, it's advisable to bring any personal items or resources that may aid in your productivity and comfort during the event. We will only provide work areas and classrooms for you to work in.
Do I need programming experience to participate?
No, programming experience is not mandatory. We welcome participants from all backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned coder or a complete beginner, you can contribute to your team in various ways, such as ideation, design, project management, and more.
Will lunch be provided for the participants?
No, participants are requested to bring their own lunch, snacks, and drinks.
Is transportation provided?
Transportation to and from the hackathon venue is not provided by the organisers. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
What materials do I need to bring?
Participants should bring their own laptops, chargers, any necessary software tools, and any specific hardware required for their projects. Additionally, it's advisable to bring any personal items or resources that may aid in your productivity and comfort during the event. We will only provide work areas and classrooms for you to work in.
What is the theme/prompt?
You will get to know which theme you have been assigned on the day of the event. Participants need to integrate their ideas with one of the UN SDGs to create their innovative solution.
What are the judging criteria?
The judging criteria and the success criteria for your product will be provided to you on the day of the event, after the opening ceremony. You will have to make your product only based on that. We will not accept any product made before the competition.
What materials do I need to bring?
Participants should bring their own laptops, chargers, any necessary software tools, and any specific hardware required for their projects. Additionally, it's advisable to bring any personal items or resources that may aid in your productivity and comfort during the event. We will only provide work areas and classrooms for you to work in.
Do I need programming experience to participate?
No, programming experience is not mandatory. We welcome participants from all backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned coder or a complete beginner, you can contribute to your team in various ways, such as ideation, design, project management, and more.
Will lunch be provided for the participants?
No, participants are requested to bring their own lunch, snacks, and drinks.
Is transportation provided?
Transportation to and from the hackathon venue is not provided by the organisers. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation.
What materials do I need to bring?
Participants should bring their own laptops, chargers, any necessary software tools, and any specific hardware required for their projects. Additionally, it's advisable to bring any personal items or resources that may aid in your productivity and comfort during the event. We will only provide work areas and classrooms for you to work in.
Contacts:
The Olympia Schools - (+84) 366 699 354
Trung Van new urban area, Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi