Join us for the GDG Limpopo Youth Hackathon 2025, a high-energy, 24-hour coding competition where students and young developers collaborate to build innovative tech solutions. This event is designed to inspire problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork while addressing real-world challenges.

📅 Event Details:

🗓 Date: June 13 – June 14, 2025

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM (June 13) – 3:00 PM (June 14)

📍 Venue: TBA – University of Limpopo

🎯 Who Should Participate?

University students & aspiring developers

Young tech enthusiasts & problem-solvers

Startup founders & entrepreneurs

Industry mentors & corporate partners

Why Join?

✅ Build innovative solutions with real-world impact

✅ Work alongside industry mentors & tech professionals

✅ Win exciting prizes & gain recognition

✅ Network with potential employers, investors & startups

📋 Agenda:

June 13, 2025 | Day 1

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration & Welcome Breakfast

Participant check-in & networking

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Opening Ceremony & Hackathon Rules

Introduction to the hackathon theme

Guidelines, judging criteria & team formation

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Keynote: The Role of Tech in Solving Real-World Problems

Insights from industry leaders on using technology for social impact

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Team Networking

Teams meet mentors & discuss project ideas

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Hacking Begins

Participants start coding & building prototypes

Mentors provide guidance & technical support

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Dinner & Checkpoint 1

Team progress updates & mentor feedback

7:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Night Coding & Mini Challenges

Late-night coding session with bonus challenges & prizes

June 14, 2025 | Day 2

12:00 AM – 7:00 AM | Midnight Hacking & Mentor Support

Developers continue refining projects

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Breakfast & Checkpoint 2

Teams present early-stage progress for feedback

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Final Sprint: Debugging & Testing

Teams polish presentations & demo their projects

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Project Submissions & Live Demos

Teams showcase their solutions to judges

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch & Networking

Participants, judges & mentors engage in discussions

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Award Ceremony & Closing Remarks

Winners announced & prizes awarded

Closing speech & future opportunities in tech