Make sure to bring:

• Your laptop or computer.
• Collaborative, team-focused mindset and a hunger for hacking.
• Great attitude, sense of humor and fun!
• Whether you are a back-end person, full-stack developer, vr expert, analytics guru, designer or an individual who focuses on products, you’re invited. Bring your passion for technology!

Eligibility

• Keep in mind you MUST be at least 18 years of age, and reside within the United States of America in order to participate.

Project and Submission Requirements

• Team size maximum is 5.
• Please make sure your project adhere's to the event's code of conduct.
• The challenge for this event is the best use of connected technologies (i.e. watches, phones, IoT dev kits).

Prizes

• 1st Prize - $4,000 for the team to split and phones for each team member.
• 2nd Prize - $2,000 for the team to split and share.
• 3rd Prize - $1,000 for the team to split and share.

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

• Use of Technology - Did the team integrate technology into their solution?
• Functionality - Was a working, functional prototype demonstrated? How well does the solution perform and meet the purpose described?
• Creativity - How creative was the team in developing a unique and innovative solution for the challenge?
• Scalability/Potential Impact - Does this solution have the potential to have an impact at scale? Is it relevant to the team that created it?
• Design & Usability - Is the intended functionality easy to use? Does it design augment the solution’s utility?