THE EVENT
Earlier this year, we hosted the HackIllinois Open Source Fellowship, a new virtual event format with an emphasis on long-term Open Source Contributions.
As a result, HackIllinois 2021 will not be limited to only Open Source contributions! People of any skill level, experience, and major with an interest in building a tech project are encouraged to apply and participate. Held virtually from April 9-12, HackIllinois 2021 will feature workshops, mentorship, challenges, and fun mini-events—all hosted on one discord server. Our goal is to provide participants with the same immersive hackathon experience as an in-person event through a virtual hub, with attendees working together synchronously from anywhere in the world.
JOIN US
Follow us on Twitter (@HackIllinois) and Instagram (@HackIllinois) to be notified of our event updates!
As mentioned above, we’ll connect mentors and attendees on Discord! As we approach the event, we’ll post a link on our social media to the discord server so that you can join and begin engaging with the community.
Discord
Our discord server will be the main hub for our event. You’ll use this to find and communicate with teammates and other attendees, access our workshops and mini-events, and get help from mentors—all through one centralized platform.
Twitter
This is where we’ll be posting main updates with regards to our schedule, additions to our event, and other things we come up with! We’ll also be using it during the event to make updates with any schedule changes and send out reminders for workshops and other mini-events starting out!
Instagram
This is where we’ll be posting more of the fun, behind-the-scenes aspects of our event! You’ll get an opportunity to see the work that goes into making the event a possibility through insights from teams and profiles of staff members.
General FAQ
What kind of projects can I work on?
Because we aren’t limiting submissions to Open Source Contributions, there’s no limit to what you can work on! Any project submission of any level is allowed, no matter the goal or theme of the end product.
What if I don’t have that much programming experience?
People of all programming levels are welcome! You’ll have the chance to gain technical experience through workshops and work with mentors who can guide you with your project idea.
How do applications work?
There is no application! Just register here and we will send you more information about our event - everyone is accepted! Registration is open until the end of the event. In order to join our Discord server and submit a project, you will need to register! You must be 18+ to register.
Where can I go for more information?
Take a look at our website for more information about our event! If you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us through our social media channels, or email us at [email protected]!
What do I need as a virtual hacker?
You won’t need much to get the most out of your HackIllinois experience. All it’ll take is:
- A Github account to share and collaborate on your code with others.
- A Discord account to work and engage with teammates, mentors, and other attendees.
Can I work in a team? Alone?
Yes! HackIllinois allows teams of up to size 6. While teamwork is highly encouraged to ensure the most effective ideation and development over the span of the event, with a discord channel dedicated towards finding teammates, individual submissions are also allowed.
