April 29 - May 1


2020, 2021 & 2022 hackathons

1,149

attendees from
‍33 countries

55%

first-time hackathon attendees

19

sponsors & partners

151

projects submitted




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What is Creatica?

New York City’s virtual, gender-focused hackathon.

Creatica welcomes all in high school and college but is centered around supporting women and non-binary individuals in tech.
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Students with all levels of coding experience are encouraged to join us and discover their potential as problem-solvers and tech leaders. Look forward to a weekend full of technical workshops, tech talks, mentorship, swag, and more!
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Focusing on ethical tech.

As technology shapes our future, we believe that it is imperative to get more diversity in to tech development spaces, and we see hackathons as an untapped tool to do so. We also believe that technologists must be trained earlier to think more about the ethical and social implications of their work, so Creatica will focus in on ethical tech through this year's workshops, tech talks, and more.

If you believe in our mission and want to get involved, either click the buttons below or reach out to us at hello@creatica.io if you're interested in judging or hosting a workshop.
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FAQs

What is Creatica?

Can I attend?

Creatica is a weekend-long event where young people from all around the world 🌎 come together to dream up and build software or hardware projects. Websites and mobile apps are common types of hacks, but you can build anything!

All individuals who are in high school or undergrad are welcome! You do not need to be from New York City πŸ—½, and you can join us from anywhere in the world!

When and how long is Creatica?

What can I do if I can't attend?

Creatica will be a 4️⃣8️⃣ hour hackathon! Creatica will start on Friday at 7 PM ET and end Sunday night at 7 PM ET on the weekend of April 29 - May 1, 2022. We will release a more detailed schedule when we are closer to the event date!

If you're in middle school and still want to attend, email us at hello@creatica.io and tell us you want to participate! If you've graduated from undergrad and still want to help out as a mentor or workshop leader, email us at hello@creatica.io !

Do I need coding experience?

Now, how do I register? :)

No! Creatica is the perfect opportunity for any student to make their firstπŸ₯‡ hackathon project. We’ll hold workshops where beginners will gain new skills for their projects! If Creatica is your or >50% of your entire team's first hackathon, you will be eligible for our Rising Tech Award!

Click the "Join as a Hacker" button above and fill out the typeform!

What is the purpose of the theme?

What will a virtual hackathon look like?

TheΒ theme will impact each project as there is a "Ethicality" score given during judging. However, not all projects must be ethical tech centered hacks, as this theme will carry into our tech talks and workshops more.

All communication will be via Discord, opening and closing ceremonies will be through Twitch, and workshops will be on Zoom! We will make sure to send attendees a detailed document πŸ“„ with a schedule of all workshops, their topics, and how to access them.

Does my project have to adhere to the theme?

What tech or tools should I bring?

No, you do not need to adhere to the ethical tech theme. However, if you choose to do so, the top ethical tech project will be awarded a prize πŸŽ–. We will also have sponsor and more Creatica prizes! Projects can be eligible for multiple prizes!

A computer πŸ’», some creative ideas πŸ’‘, and ample excitement❕ You will need wifi.

How will teams work?

Will I get swag?

Teams can have a maximum of 4 people πŸ‘©πŸ» πŸ‘©πŸΌ πŸ‘©πŸ½ πŸ‘©πŸΎ to be eligible for prizes. You are also welcome to participate as an individual!

Every participant, from anywhere in the world, that claims their swag will receive it. However, all award winners will receive Creatica sweatshirts and more in addition to swag!

What if I don't have a team, but I want to find one?

How will I submit and present my project virtually?

You can find a team through our team formation channel on Discord! Creatica will be a great event to go to even if you can't find friends to go with! You'll be able to meet young women with interests in tech and build connections ☺!

We'll be using Devpost for all submissions!Β On Devpost, there is space for you to describe your project's inspiration, challenges you had, tools you used, etc. In terms of presenting your project, each team will submit a demo video and their code.

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Reach us at hello@creatica.io πŸ‘‹πŸΌ with any questions or concerns! We'd love to help you out.

What is Creatica?

Creatica is a weekend-long event where young people from all around the world 🌎 come together to dream up and build software or hardware projects. Websites and mobile apps are common types of hacks, but you can build anything!

When and how long is Creatica?

Creatica will be a 4️⃣8️⃣ hour hackathon! Creatica will start on Friday at 7 PM ET and end Sunday night at 7 PM ET on the weekend of April 29 - May 1, 2022. We will release a more detailed schedule when we are closer to the event date!

Do I need coding experience?

No! Creatica is the perfect opportunity for any student to make their firstπŸ₯‡ hackathon project. We’ll hold workshops where beginners will gain new skills for their projects! If Creatica is your or >50% of your entire team's first hackathon, you will be eligible for our Rising Tech Award!

What's the cost?

Creatica is free thanks to our sponsors! Everything will be virtual and held through Discord, Zoom, and Twitch.

Can I attend?

All individuals who are in high school or undergrad are welcome! You do not need to be from New York City πŸ—½, and you can join us from anywhere in the world!

What can I do if I can't attend?

If you're in middle school and still want to attend, email us at hello@creatica.io and tell us you want to participate! If you've graduated from undergrad and still want to help out as a mentor or workshop leader, email us at hello@creatica.io !

Now, how do I register? :)

Click the "Join as a Hacker" button above and fill out the typeform!

What is the purpose of the theme?

The theme will impact each project as there is a "Ethicality" score given during judging. However, not all projects must be ethical tech centered hacks, as this theme will carry into our tech talks and workshops more.

Does my project have to adhere to the theme?

No, you do not need to adhere to the ethical tech theme. However, if you choose to do so, the top ethical tech project will be awarded a prize πŸŽ–. We will also have sponsor and more Creatica prizes! Projects can be eligible for multiple prizes!

How will teams work?

Teams can have a maximum of 4 people πŸ‘©πŸ» πŸ‘©πŸΌ πŸ‘©πŸ½ πŸ‘©πŸΎ to be eligible for prizes. You are also welcome to participate as an individual!

What if I don't have a team, but I want to find one?

You can find a team through our team formation channel on Discord! Creatica will be a great event to go to even if you can't find friends to go with! You'll be able to meet young women with interests in tech and build connections ☺!

What will a virtual hackathon look like?

All communication will be via Discord, opening and closing ceremonies will be through Twitch, and workshops will be on Zoom! We will make sure to send attendees a detailed document πŸ“„ with a schedule of all workshops, their topics, and how to access them.

What tech or tools should I bring?

A computer πŸ’», some creative ideas πŸ’‘, and ample excitement❕

How will I submit and present my project virtually?

We'll be using Devpost for all submissions! On Devpost, there is space for you to describe your project's inspiration, challenges you had, tools you used, etc. In terms of presenting your project, each team will submit a demo video and their code.

Will I still get swag? πŸ€‘

Currently, only if you live in the US. However, all award winners will receive Creatica t-shirts in addition to swag!

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Reach us at hello@creatica.io πŸ‘‹πŸΌ with any questions or concerns! We'd love to help you out.

schedule:

Friday, April 29

8:00pm EST Opening Ceremony
Hosted by Creatica

8:00pm EST Hacking Starts!‍

9:00pm EST Team Formation
Hosted by Creatica

Saturday, April 30

10:00am EST Intro to ML
Hosted by Rakshaa

11:30am EST Intro to Python
Hosted by Sravya

1:00pm EST What they don't tell you about Tech Interviews
Hosted by Fatima

2:00pm EST Tech Talk
With Cathy O'Neil

4:00pm EST Intro to React
Hosted by Sofia

5:00pm EST The Quest for the MacGuffin Stone: A Lesson in Graph Theory
Hosted by Haripriya

8:00pm EST MLH Activity
Hosted by Major League Hacking

Sunday, May 1

11:00am EST Devpost Workshop
Hosted by Creatica

3:30pm EST What Could Go Wrong?
Hosted by Sanjana/Earth Hacks

1:00pm EST Project Submissions Due!

8:00pm EST Closing Ceremony
Hosted by Creatica‍

2022 Sponsors & Partners

In-Kind Support

In-Kind Support

Interested in supporting Creatica?

Email us at hello@creatica.io!

and email

us at sponsorship@creatica.io !

Volunteer

Mentor

As a volunteer, you'll support our hackers as they participate in the NYC's first virtual, all-female* hackathon. This position is open to all women Β and non-binary individuals with any level of hackathon experience.

As a mentor, you'll provide guidance and advice to our hackers as they build products throughout the weekend. This position is open to anyone (men included) with experience with hackathons and/or computer science.

Join as a Volunteer

Team

Alexis Fry

Annabelle Xing

Grace Cantarella

Founder + Director

Senior Advisor

Advisor

Josephine Lee

Dorothy Zhang

Jenny Liu

Logistics Head

Marketing

Logistics

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