IEEE-HKN Hackathon: Pitch Presentations Competition
December 6, 2025 | 10:00-11:00 a.m. EST
Join us for the exciting final round of the 2nd IEEE-HKN International Hackathon!
Finalist teams will present their most innovative projects before a distinguished panel of IEEE and HKN professionals representing leading companies in engineering and technology.
This year’s edition celebrates the IEEE-HKN merger, featuring mixed international teams and an emphasis on the open-source coding philosophy. Experience a stimulating and competitive session showcasing the next generation of engineering talent, and stay tuned as we announce the winning teams at the end of the event!
Keynote Event: “The Power of Open Source in Engineering Innovation”
December 6, 2025 | 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. EST
Following the pitch competition, join us for an inspiring keynote and Q&A panel discussion featuring two of the most influential voices in open source:
- Jim Jagielski: Software engineer and one of the original founders of the Apache Software Foundation, home to some of the world’s most widely used open-source projects.
- Bruce Perens: Co-founder of the Open Source Initiative and co-author of the Open Source Definition, which laid the groundwork for today’s open-source movement. Founder of the Debian Project, Bruce has long championed ethical, transparent, and collaborative software development.
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Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with pioneers shaping the future of open innovation!
