Windy City Hacks

About

Windy City Hacks is a free, two-day event designed to empower high school programmers, artists, and designers to "build something amazing" in a collaborative environment. The program's mission is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application by providing a space where students can think outside the box and learn through "building and breaking" things together. During the event, participants attend technical workshops, receive guidance from mentors, and work in teams to develop a functional project from scratch. The experience concludes with a demo fair where teams present their work to a panel of judges to compete for various prizes. By removing financial barriers and providing all meals and equipment support, the program aims to foster a diverse community of young innovators in the Chicago area.