AI Hack Day Vol. 1 @ UBC

# AI Hack Day Vol. 1 @ UBC

Beginner-friendly • Open to all fields and majors • Free registration
Join us for a fast-paced, hands-on day to explore AI tools, build a mini project, and learn from founders and operators using AI in the real world. Come solo or with friends—no prior AI or coding experience required. We’ll reveal a surprise theme at kickoff, run three bite-size workshops in parallel with hacking time, and wrap with live demos and prizes.
Why join

• Learn practical AI skills you can use immediately in school, startup, or work
• Meet collaborators, mentors, and local innovators
• Prizes: $100 cash prize + shortlists for a sponsored trip opportunity to compete at EduHacks 2025 in China
• Opportunity to get on-site job interview from partner enterprises
• Certificates + shoutouts for standout projects

What to bring

• Laptop + charger
• Any project/business ideas you want to build (optional)

Location
IRC1 — P.A. Woodward Instructional Resources Center, UBC

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## Schedule — Saturday, Nov 1

• 11:00 – 11:30 Check-In & Team-Up
• 11:30 – 12:00 Welcome Notes, Theme Reveal & Rules
• 12:00 Hack Starts (workspace opens)
• 12:00 – 12:45 Workshop 1: AI-Generated Business — Sean Hodgins
• 1:00 – 1:45 Workshop 2: AI Vibe Coding — Yan Hong
• 2:00 – 2:45 Workshop 3: AI in Day-to-Day Operations — Neo Wang
• 3:00 – 4:45 Build time, mentorship & tech checks
• 5:00 – 6:00 Project Demos & Award Ceremony

> Workshops run alongside hacking—attend what’s useful, then get back to building.

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## Speakers & Mentors

• Yan Hong — Founder, HackHub; community builder & AI practitioner
• Sean Hodgins, CPA, CA — Co-founder, Tandem Innovation Group; CFO, Solution Financial; President, Paperwork Technologies
• Neo Wang — Business Development, Dolphin Enterprises; Co-founder, HackHub; Co-founder, Make A Friend Entertainment & Media

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## Judging & Demo Format

• 3-minute live demo + 1-minute Q&A
• Criteria: Impact (25%) • Originality (25%) • Practical AI Use (25%) • Execution & Pitch (25%)

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## Eligibility & Teams

• Individuals or teams up to 4
• Open to students, researchers, and curious builders from any major/discipline

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## Code of Conduct

Be kind, be inclusive, credit your sources and teammates. Plagiarism or harmful content is not allowed. Organizers reserve the right to make final decisions on awards and participation.

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## Partners

HackHub • Tandem • ProMatch • BizChina • EduHacks • Zhongguancun (Z-Park)
Ready to build something fun with AI?
Grab your free ticket and we’ll see you at IRC1!