Event Schedule

All 2015 Hack for Western Mass events will be at the UMass Center at Springfield, in the Tower Square Mall.

You might also be interested in our logistics FAQ and some tips about getting ready for the hackathon.

Friday, June 5

6:00 – 8:00 pm • Optional gathering at the Umass Center at Springfield. This is chance to informally meet other participants, socialize, and discuss the challenges.

Saturday, June 6

8:00 am • Doors open, registration and breakfast
9:00 • Welcome and overview of the weekend
9:45 • Challenge pitches from community partners
11:00 • Team formation/start hacking!
1:00 • Lunch and team check-in
6:00 • Dinner and team check-in
(Note: feel free to keeping hacking into the evening)

Sunday, June 7

8:30 • Doors open and breakfast
9:00 – 12:30 • Work time, finalize project presentations
11:30 • Lunch
12:30 • Presentations start
3:30 • Closing remarks, next steps, and wrap up