PANDAHackPANDAHack 2025
About PANDAHack
PANDAHack 2025 is an exciting workshop series designed to challenge participants to innovate and build solutions that enhance productivity. In today's fast-paced world, productivity is at the core of personal and professional success. This year's program focuses on creating tools, platforms, and solutions that can streamline workflows, automate tasks, and help users achieve more in less time.
Whether you're developing software that improves team collaboration, tools that optimize time management, or platforms that boost operational efficiency, this workshop series is your chance to showcase your creativity and technical skills. Participants will attend 1-2 weekly workshops from late May to late June, with guided mentorship and collaborative sessions.
With no restrictions on technology or platform, PANDAHack 2025 is open to a wide range of innovative ideas and approaches. We welcome participants of all skill levels to collaborate, learn, and push the boundaries of what's possible in enhancing productivity.
Join us for this opportunity to make an impact, challenge yourself, and contribute to a future where productivity is redefined!
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> 5 weeks of workshops
> 1-2 sessions per week
> 200+ participants
> $10,000 in prizes
> Expert mentorship
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May 26 - June 30
5 Weeks
Tech Campus
& Virtual
200+ Hackers
All Welcome
$10,000
In Prizes
XR DOJO - Our Sponsor
We want to thank this year's sponsor XR DOJO for their help in curating PANDAHack 2025. A big shoutout to them!
Workshop Schedule
Join us for a series of workshops designed to help you build amazing productivity tools. Each session builds on the previous one, but you can also join individual workshops.
Week 1: Kickoff & Ideation
May 26-30, 2025
Workshop 1: Introduction & Ideation
Monday, May 26Introduction to the program, team formation, and brainstorming productivity solutions.
Workshop 2: Project Planning
Thursday, May 29Learn how to scope your project, create wireframes, and plan your development approach.
Week 2: Design & UX
June 2-6, 2025
Workshop 3: UX Design for Productivity
Monday, June 2Learn principles of UX design specifically for productivity applications.
Workshop 4: Prototyping
Thursday, June 5Create interactive prototypes of your productivity solution.
Week 3: Development
June 9-13, 2025
Workshop 5: Frontend Development
Monday, June 9Build responsive and accessible interfaces for your productivity tool.
Workshop 6: Backend & APIs
Thursday, June 12Implement the backend functionality and integrate with relevant APIs.
Week 4: Testing & Refinement
June 16-20, 2025
Workshop 7: Testing & Feedback
Monday, June 16Learn how to test your application and gather user feedback effectively.
Workshop 8: Refinement
Thursday, June 19Refine your project based on testing and feedback. Prepare for final presentation.
Week 5: Final Presentations
June 23-30, 2025
Workshop 9: Presentation Skills
Monday, June 23Learn how to effectively present your project and demonstrate its value.
Final Demo Day
Monday, June 30Present your finished project to judges, mentors, and peers. Awards ceremony.
Awesome Prizes
1st Place
TBD
Plus mentorship opportunities and tech gadgets
2nd Place
TBD
Plus cloud credits and software licenses
3rd Place
TBD
Plus swag packages and online courses
Additional category prizes for Best UI/UX, Most Innovative, and Social Impact
Requirements
What To Build
For PANDAHack 2025, participants are encouraged to build solutions that center around the theme of productivity. Throughout our workshop series, you'll develop a project that aims to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, or help individuals and teams accomplish tasks more effectively. Whether you focus on automating repetitive tasks, enhancing team collaboration, or developing innovative tools that boost output, your solution should offer measurable benefits in productivity.
What To Submit
1) Project Demo
Prepare a live demonstration of your project (5-7 minutes) for the final Demo Day. You'll showcase your project's functionality, key features, and how it improves productivity. For those who cannot attend in person, you may submit a demo video instead.
2) Related Files
Upload your project's code, executable files, or any other necessary components directly to the submission platform. Ensure that your submission is well-organized and includes all the files required to run or review the project. If you're using a public repository (e.g., GitHub), include a link to the repository in your submission.
3) README File
Include a comprehensive README file that explains everything about your project. This should include:
- Project Overview: A description of the project and its main goals.
- Tech Stack: The technologies, languages, frameworks, or tools used.
- Setup Instructions: Step-by-step instructions on how to install, run, or use the project.
- Key Features: A list of the project's main features and how they contribute to improving productivity.
- Challenges and Future Improvements: Any challenges faced during development and potential future enhancements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Anyone! Students, professionals, and hobbyists of all skill levels are welcome to join our workshop series.
How much does it cost?
Nothing! PANDAHack is completely free to attend.
Do I need a team?
You can work individually or form a team during our first workshop. Teams of up to 4 people are recommended.
What if I'm a beginner?
Perfect! Our workshop series is designed to guide you through the entire process, from ideation to final product.
Do I need to attend all workshops?
While attending all workshops provides the best experience, you can join individual sessions based on your interests and availability.
Still have questions?
Our Founders
Meet the visionary individuals who brought PANDAHack to life.
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