Queen’s University • January 22nd - 24th, 2021
Queen’s University’s annual hackathon.
Join us for an unforgettable experience!
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Dream It. Build It.
Join over 500 hackers, speakers and mentors to create, learn and share your ideas all virtually this year! Attend workshops, take part in hacker challenges, meet industry professionals, and some new friends. Out-of-the-box thinkers, creatives, and innovators from all faculties and skill levels are encouraged to attend. We can't wait to see you there!
Grow Your Network.
With hundreds of talented, ambitious, and like-minded individuals all in one place, QHacks is the perfect playground for any tech enthusiast! Over the weekend, immerse yourself in the community, meet new people and talk shop with other students and companies! Strong connections aren’t only important for internet speeds - this is your chance to build, learn and grow!
Showcase to Experts.
This year we’re virtually bringing together a diverse group of mentors, speakers, sponsors and other industry professionals. Chat one-on-one, learn about current tech trends and opportunities, and show of your skills all from the comfort of your home!
Are you looking for some inspiration? Encountering a roadblock? Does python feel like it’s constricting you? Not to worry, there will always be a helping hand at the ready.
Fireside Chat Speakers
Anuj Arora
Director, Solutions Consulting
Sarah Walters
Technical Program Manager
Sarah Maston
Senior Solution Architect
Anuj Arora
Director, Solutions Consulting
Women in STEM Speakers
Andrea Corey
Director of Engineering
Director of Engineering @ Freshbooks
Ania Halliop
Senior Engineering Manager
Senior Engineering Manager @ Uber
Nastaran Bisheban
Chief Technology Officer at KFC Canada
Chief Technology Officer at KFC Canada @ KFC
Ravina Anand
Co-Founder & COO
Co-Founder & COO @ Flik
Sarah Muma
Cloud Solution Architect
Cloud Solution Architect @ Microsoft
Ahley Shemontee
Process Improvement Analyst
Process Improvement Analyst @ Rogers
Day in a Life of a Developer Speakers
Devon Thomson
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer @ Elastic NV
Primrose Chareka
Software Engineer
Software Engineer @ Google
Stefan Sokic
Software Developer
Software Developer @ Opencare
Zackery Harley
Software Development Engineer
Software Development Engineer @ Ten Thousand Coffees
Additional Mentors and Workshop Leaders
Margo Bain
Senior Associate, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Financial Crime
Senior Associate, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Financial Crime @ PwC
Chelsea Pham
Advisory Associate, Cybersecurity & Privacy
Advisory Associate, Cybersecurity & Privacy @ PwC
Erin Gallagher
Software Engineer
Software Engineer @ Uber
David Hayes
CEO & Founder
CEO & Founder @ AVO
Chris Maltais
Software Engineer
Software Engineer @ Shopify
Sara Van Tol
Cross Platform Solution Specialist
Cross Platform Solution Specialist @ Microsoft
Simon Liu
Software Engineer
Software Engineer @ Coursera
Nishant Bhasin
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer @ Mozilla
Phillip Han
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer @ Intuit
Mehryar Maalem
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer @ IBM
Zachary Freedman
Software Engineer
Software Engineer @ Connected
Matthew An
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Full-Stack Software Engineer @ Knockri
Garret Cree
Data Engineer
Data Engineer @ MaRs Discovery District
Arjun Vegda
Senior Software Developer
Senior Software Developer @ PointClickCare
Anastasiya Tarnouskaya
Product Manager
Product Manager @ Microsoft
Cooper Thomas-Clark
Software Development Engineer
Software Development Engineer @ Amazon
Emily Tamfo
Product Manager
Product Manager @ The Ontario Cabinet Office
Tali Remennik
Management Consultant
Management Consultant @ Accenture
Biswarup Ghosh
Senior Data Scientist
Senior Data Scientist @ Accenture
Harry Lewis
Software Engineer
Software Engineer @ HiMama
Derek Vogt
Co-Founder & CTO
Co-Founder & CTO @ Mosaic Manufacturing
Kerri-Lynn McAllister
Tech Leader, Founder of Pawzy
Tech Leader, Founder of Pawzy @ Pawzy
Manoochehr Akhlaghinia
Data Scientist/Engineer
Data Scientist/Engineer @ Accenture
Andrew Liu
Software Engineer
Software Engineer @ VerticalScope
Kevin Zuern
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer @ University Health Network
Dan Kim
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer @ Bloomberg
Frequently Asked Questions
Will QHacks 2021 be in-person or virtual?
QHacks 2021 will be a virtual event! Who doesn’t want to hack from bed?!
What is a Hackathon?
A hackathon is a sprint-like competition where people from a variety of backgrounds come together to collaborate on software and hardware projects!
Who is invited?
Any college or university student at any skill level! All you need is a passion for tech/data/design and a willingness to learn! We welcome applicants from all fields of study.
Where is it?
QHacks is entirely virtual! Follow our social media for announcements!
How much does it cost to attend?
Absolutely nothing! Not one penny. (Remember those?)
What if I don’t have a team?
Not to worry! We'll have a team-formation session prior to the hackathon for you to find people you’d like to work with. There will be plenty of other people in the same situation, and we’ll have you up and running in no time!
Can I work on a past project?
No. All projects must be started from scratch at the event.
Is there a Code of Conduct?
Yes! Hackers are expected to adhere to the Major League Hacking Code of Conduct.
How do I apply?
Follow our social media and check back here to see when applications will be released! Remember, you don't need to be an expert hacker or to have been to a hackathon before - we just want to see what makes you creative and unique!
Have additional questions?
Feel free to reach out to us at hello@qhacks.io or on our social media direct messages!