Hackworks

Hackworks We specialize in planning, organizing and executing hackathon events, long-form challenges and corpo We believe in the power of the crowd.

We imagine and produce events where perspectives, inspiration and ideas are shared and more resonant solutions are found than any of us could create on our own. We bring together brilliant minds in collaboration and competition to find innovative solutions to important business, social, policy, scientific and technical challenges. We supply the tools needed for our clients to revolutionize their e

conomics of innovation through rapid solution delivery from a specialist crowd, sourced to accelerate their innovation cycle. Hackworks evolved out of XMG Studio, with experience planning and executing hackathons across Canada since 2010. We have earned a reputation as creative, multi-disciplined and successful hackathon experts with unmatched bench strength and an unstoppable drive for results. We’re not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get dirty. We never settle for anything less than extraordinary. This is why we hold the record of having organized the largest competitive hackathons in Canada for 4 years running and have strong relationships with the maker communities across the country.

✨ Attention students! ✨There is no doubt that education is a basic human right. Yet, personalized education has long bee...
10/08/2024

✨ Attention students! ✨

There is no doubt that education is a basic human right. Yet, personalized education has long been a luxury for a privileged few.

Generative AI stands to change this.

Enter, the UX Design for Change Challenge by Wilfrid Laurier University!

Are you passionate about AI and education? Want to make a difference?

This is your chance!

Submit your ideas, join fellow innovators, and shape the future of learning.

Register today 👉 bit.ly/joinDFCfb

The Design for Change Kickoff is right around the corner! It’s not too late to sign up for this human-centered design ch...
02/09/2023

The Design for Change Kickoff is right around the corner! It’s not too late to sign up for this human-centered design challenge presented by Wilfrid Laurier University and sponsored by Scotiabank. Join other university and college students across the country to take part in this challenge aimed at tackling homelessness with research-backed ideas. Homelessness remains to be a complex issue and requires creative yet practical solutions to truly shift social transformation.

Learn from industry experts, develop your skill set, get involved in your community, connect with peers across the country, and compete for up to $30,000 in case prizes - all while designing a better world in the process! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity, registration will be closing in a few days. Learn more and sign up at https://bit.ly/joinD4C23.

Design for Change will be kicking off with an exciting lineup of speaker sessions involving various industry experts fro...
02/01/2023

Design for Change will be kicking off with an exciting lineup of speaker sessions involving various industry experts from across the country! We are excited to announce the panel of speakers for our first speaker session on February 13th. These experts will be diving into some of the root causes and challenges surrounding homelessness.

Learn more and register for Design for Change at https://bit.ly/DFCfbg

Registration for Design for Change is now open! This six-week Human-Centered Design Challenge presented by Wilfrid Lauri...
01/16/2023

Registration for Design for Change is now open! This six-week Human-Centered Design Challenge presented by Wilfrid Laurier University’s User Experience Design Program and sponsored by Scotiabank is focused on shifting social transformation by responding to homelessness with creative yet practical research-backed solutions. Post-secondary students across Canada from all programs and areas of expertise are invited - no prior experience is required.

Design for Change participants will get access to knowledge and insights from industry experts throughout the challenge, connect with peers across the country, develop their skills, and tackle complex issues with a human-centered approach. With up to $30,000 in cash prizes and the chance to make a real change in your community, you don’t want to miss out! Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/joinD4C23

Hackworks is excited to introduce Design for Change, a six-week Human-Centred Design Challenge aimed at responding to on...
01/09/2023

Hackworks is excited to introduce Design for Change, a six-week Human-Centred Design Challenge aimed at responding to one of Canada’s most pressing societal issues: Homelessness. Presented by Wilfrid Laurier University’s User Experience Design Program and sponsored by Scotiabank, this challenge is designed to help you develop creative yet practical research-backed solutions to help individuals, communities, and organizations respond to homelessness.

Participants will get the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, connect with peers across the country, get involved in their community, compete for prizes, and contribute toward an important cause! This challenge is open to all university and college students across Canada, no prior experience is required. We hope to have you join us! For further details and registration, visit https://bit.ly/joinD4C23

Interested in technology and being a part of Canada’s leading communication company? Then this event is for you. The Bel...
09/13/2022

Interested in technology and being a part of Canada’s leading communication company? Then this event is for you.

The Bell College Geekfest hackathon will be hosted as a hybrid model (virtual & in-person) focusing on solution development, interactive virtual workshops, speed interviews and more. For registration and program details, please visit the website: https://bit.ly/3RZGMJd

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Toronto, ON
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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