About the Hackathon

The 2025 MDC North Women’s Tech Pioneers Hackathon is an empowering, innovation-driven event designed to inspire women in technology. Hosted at Miami Dade College – North Campus, this hackathon fosters creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in the tech industry. Participants will have the opportunity to build impactful projects, network with industry professionals, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.

What makes this hackathon special?

  • A Celebration of Women in Tech – This event highlights the achievements, creativity, and leadership of women in STEM.
  • Collaborative & Supportive Environment – Participants will be surrounded by mentors, industry leaders, and peers who uplift and inspire.
  • Hands-On Learning – Workshops and mentorship sessions will help participants gain new skills in cutting-edge technologies.
  • Inclusive & Diverse – Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced coders, fostering a welcoming environment for growth.

Event Schedule

9:00 – 9:30 AM | Check-in 

  • Participants arrive and check in.

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Opening Session

  • Welcome and overview of the day's agenda.
  • Ice-breaker activities, team registrations, and challenge selections.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Workshops

  • Hands-on sessions to introduce key technologies and tools.

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Team Project Development

  • Teams collaborate to create innovative solutions.
  • Focus on Innovation, Technical Implementation, and Impact for their final presentations.

 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Presentations & Awards

  • Winners announced and prizes awarded.
  • Recognition of all participants and mentors.

 

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$150 in prizes
Master of Code
$50 in cash
1 winner

Cyber Sentinel
$50 in cash
1 winner

Insight Seeker
$50 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Nelly Delessy

Nelly Delessy
Miami Dade College

George Gabb

George Gabb
Miami Dade College

Johnny Guimaraes

Johnny Guimaraes
Miami Dade College

Fred Mawudzro

Fred Mawudzro
Miami Dade College

Sergio Cobo

Sergio Cobo
Miami Dade College

Martins Idahosa

Martins Idahosa
Miami Dade College

Jose Aparicio Yanes

Jose Aparicio Yanes
Miami Dade College

Anthony Lee

Anthony Lee
Miami Dade College

Michael Walton

Michael Walton
Miami Dade College

Joseph Weathers

Joseph Weathers
Miami Dade College

Nelly Delessy-Gassant

Nelly Delessy-Gassant
Miami Dade College

Judging Criteria

  • Innovation
    Creativity and originality of the solution
  • Technical Implementation
    Effectiveness, complexity, and reliability of the solution
  • Impact
    Overall significance and value of the solution.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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