Women in Tech's Sunflower Hack returns on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, offering a beginner-friendly and low-pressure environment for participants to enhance their skills in team development, creative thinking, and efficiency. The event is designed for computer science, information systems, business analytics, and other majors, providing a valuable opportunity to gain experience working in a team under a time constraint and presenting a final product to a panel of judges. The hackathon does not require previous coding experience, and individuals with all levels of experience are strongly encouraged to attend.
Event Details and Schedule
• Date: April 21, 2026
• Location: 15 Beekman, 9th Floor, Seidenberg Lounge
• Check-in: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
• Submission Deadline: 4:00 PM
• Presentations: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Winner Announcement: Following presentations
• Additional Note: Food will be provided throughout the day.
Eligibility and Team Formation
• Eligibility: The hackathon is open to any Pace University undergraduate student above the age of 18.
• Team Size: Participants will form teams of 2 to 4 members.
• Networking: Opportunities will be provided for participants to interact with each other before the event to form their teams.
Project and Submission Requirements
• What to Build: Teams will have 4 hours to develop an idea based on a theme to be announced. Projects should focus on addressing the theme, with an encouragement to build solutions that raise awareness, reduce environmental impact, or promote sustainable practices.
• What to Submit: A presentation explaining the functionality of the project and a video demonstration.
Judging Criteria and Judges
• Judging Criteria: Submissions will be evaluated based on Creativity, Originality, Feasibility, and Impact.
• Judges: Dr. Falcone, Dr. Shan, and Dr. Amirian.
Prizes and Winner Selection
• Winning Teams: A total of 5 teams will be selected as winners.
• Prize Categories: One winner will be chosen for each of the four criteria (Creativity, Originality, Feasibility, Impact), and one overall winner will be selected for best fitting all criteria.
• Prize Details: Each participant in the winning teams will receive a non-cash prize. Winners can choose from a selection of items including digital cameras, JBL headphones, gift cards, skincare sets, makeup sets, phone banks, and wireless mice.
Registration and Contact
• Registration: Participants must register on both Devpost and the Google Form provided: Sunflower Hackathon Registration 2026.
• Instagram: @pacewit
• Email: pacewomenintech@gmail.com
The Sunflower Hack Team aims to provide another enjoyable and engaging experience for all attendees. This event presents a unique chance for students to apply their skills, collaborate with peers, and create innovative solutions in a supportive setting.