The Premier Virtual High School Hackathon
Learn to build & pitch a product with workshops and thousands in prizes.
October 9-11, 2020
learn. make. innovate.
MakeSPP virtually brings together over 500 innovative young minds for a three-day hackathon and technology conference. we're a diverse and creative community of students dedicated to solving some of the most challenging problems with technology.
beginner focused. expert welcomed.
learn to code websites and applications with fun project-based workshops & skilled mentors. no experience necessary!
regardless if you're a entrepreneur, designer, or engineer, we all have one thing in common: we make things.
share your solutions. win prizes.
whether you're working on your first Hello World or coding up an AI algorithm, makespp is a place for you to share your vision with the world.
you'll come away with your own app, website, or other project, even if you know nothing going in.
come for the fun. stay for the swag.
with an amazing community and awesome swag (shipped to your home!) from the hottest tech companies, you'll have a great time.
that's enough for now. so what are you doing waiting, register now!
FAQ
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is an event where you'll have the opportunity to turn your ideas into real projects. We provide skilled mentors, workshops, exclusive digital tools, friends, & so much more. MakeSPP has four main tracks which you may choose to enter your project in: education, environment, creative website, and Google Cloud -- along with a sponsor-specific echoAR track.
Who can attend? How is the event conducted?
Any student in grades 7-12 is welcome to register. We will be conducting the hackathon through Zoom & Discord.
What if I don't know how to code?
MakeSPP is the best place to start. We have beginner-friendly workshops and skilled mentors to help you build something amazing each day.
What does it cost?
MakeSPP is completely free thanks to our sponsors. There'll be workshops and thousands in prizes -- Xbox Series S, AirPods, MX Master mice, Google Home Minis, software and more!
What if I don’t have a team or idea?
Don't worry! There will be team formation session at the beginning of the event. Teams are limited to 4 people.
I have another question!
Reach out to us at team@makespp.com.
Prizes
All team members will receive a prize.
First Place: Xbox Series S
6 Months Free of 1Password Premium
$250 Bugsee Credits
Second Place: AirPods
Third Place: MX Master Mouse
Environment Track: RocketBook
Education Track: House of Marley Speaker
Google Cloud Track: Google Home Mini
EchoAR Track: $50 Amazon Gift Card
Schedule (EST)
Note: All games/workshops/lectures are optional.
October 9th
Workshop: Intro to HTML/CSS (Twitch)
October 10th
Workshop: Intro to Python
10 AMWorkshop: Build an echoAR App
Workshop: Intro to JavaScript
Panel: Entrepreneurship
Workshop: Machine Learning
Panel: Future of E-Learning
MLH Activity: Capture the Flag
MLH Activity: Painting with Bob Ross
October 11th
Workshop: Pitching Your Product
Closing Ceremony & Winners
Sponsors
Support
For our sponsorship prospectus, please click here.
Leadership
Shivansh Kumar
Senior Organizer
Tomek Botwicz
Director
Eli Blumenfeld
Senior Organizer
Alyssa Fuentes
Operations
Max Rueda
Operations
Jason Schreiber
Operations
Natalie Spiska
Graphic Designer
Josh Kover
Outreach
Vikram Kadyan
Outreach
Alexa Janeczko
Social Media Manager
Avery Aquino
Social Media Manager
Eric Han
Tech Crew
Kevin Shull
Tech Crew
Andrew Lin
Tech Crew
Chris Gliatto
Tech Crew
Tyler Kay
Tech Crew
Michael Holt
Administrator
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