UVic Hacks Event

First Meeting Kickoff

Join us for our first official UVic Hacks meeting! We’re kicking off the semester by introducing the team, sharing our exciting event lineup, and getting to know each other through some fun challenges.

ECS 123Jan 15, 20265:30–6:30 PM

What to expect

This kickoff meeting is a casual social event to get UVic Hacks rolling. No pressure and no formal role assignments, just a great chance to meet fellow builders and find out what we have planned for the 2026 season.

Meet the Team

Get to know the executive team behind the club and learn how we can help you succeed in your hackathon journey.

Activity Outline

We’ll walk you through our planned workshops, guest speakers, and upcoming hackathons for the semester.

Icebreakers

Participate in short, low-stakes games and networking activities designed to help you find potential teammates.

Agenda

  1. 1.

    Welcome & Exec Intro

    A quick hello from the club organizers and our vision for the year.

  2. 2.

    The "UVic Hacks" Roadmap

    A walkthrough of every workshop and hackathon we’ve got on the calendar.

  3. 3.

    Icebreaker & Social

    A high-energy activity to help you meet people with similar tech interests.

  4. 4.

    Q&A

    Ask us anything about the club while hanging out with new friends.

Kickoff Activities

We believe the best projects start with great friendships. We've planned a few things to break the ice:

Tech Stack Speed Dating

Find your "technical soulmate" in 60-second rounds. Whether you love Rust, React, or just Hardware, you'll find your crowd.

Paper Hackathon

A 10-minute rapid-fire game where teams "design" a solution to a ridiculous problem using only a few basic supplies.

Ready to join the community?

You don't need a project idea or a team to attend. Just bring yourself and a positive attitude.