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Schedule

Overview

DayThemeHours
Day 1Convergence08:00 - 24:00
Day 2Deep Work00:00 - 24:00
Day 3Emergence00:00 - 18:00

Day 1: Convergence

Morning (08:00 - 12:00)

TimeEventLocationWho
08:00Registration OpensMain HallEveryone
08:00Breakfast availableCafeteriaEveryone
09:00Opening CeremonyAuditoriumEveryone
09:30”What is Stigmergic Intelligence?” — Tony O’ConnellAuditoriumEveryone
10:00”The STAN Algorithm” — Robin DeyAuditoriumEveryone
10:30Break + CoffeeMain HallEveryone
11:00Live Colony DemoVisualization RoomEveryone
11:30Q&A with FoundersAuditoriumEveryone

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00)

TimeEventLocationWho
12:00LunchCafeteriaEveryone
13:00Track Introductions
Theory Track briefingRoom ATheory teams
Application Track briefingRoom BApplication teams
Research Track briefingRoom CResearch teams
Bio-Inspired Track briefingRoom DBio teams
Philosophy Track briefingRoom EPhilosophy teams
14:00Workshop: TypeDB BasicsComputer LabAll interested
14:00Workshop: Kids & AntsActivity RoomK-12 groups
15:00Team Formation MixerMain HallIndividuals
16:00Teams FinalizeAll roomsAll teams
17:00Hacking Begins!All spacesAll teams
18:00DinnerCafeteriaEveryone

Evening (18:00 - 24:00)

TimeEventLocationWho
19:00Mentor Office HoursMentor ZoneAll teams
20:00Workshop: Advanced TypeQLComputer LabDevelopers
20:00Philosophy Night SessionRoom EPhilosophy teams
21:00Colony Night WatchVisualization RoomAll interested
22:00Late night snacksCafeteriaNight owls
24:00Venue stays openAll spacesNight hackers

Day 2: Deep Work

Morning (00:00 - 12:00)

TimeEventLocationWho
00:00Overnight hacking continuesAll spacesNight owls
06:00Early bird breakfastCafeteriaEarly risers
08:00Full breakfastCafeteriaEveryone
09:00Morning Check-inMain HallTeam leads
09:30Workshop: Data VisualizationComputer LabResearch teams
09:30Workshop: Biological AccuracyRoom DBio teams
10:30Cross-Pollination Session 1Main HallEveryone
11:30Free hacking timeAll spacesAll teams

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00)

TimeEventLocationWho
12:00LunchCafeteriaEveryone
13:00Mentor RoundsAll roomsMentors visit teams
14:00Workshop: Proof TechniquesRoom ATheory teams
14:00Workshop: Building MissionsRoom BApplication teams
15:00Progress PresentationsAuditoriumAll teams (2 min each)
16:30Cross-Pollination Session 2Main HallEveryone
17:30Free hacking timeAll spacesAll teams
18:00DinnerCafeteriaEveryone

Evening (18:00 - 24:00)

TimeEventLocationWho
19:00Special Session: Government BriefingRoom GOfficials
19:00Art Installation ReviewGalleryArt teams
20:00Workshop: Film Editing BasicsMedia RoomMedia teams
20:00Deep Philosophy SessionRoom EPhilosophy teams
21:00Colony Night Watch 2Visualization RoomAll interested
22:00Late night snacksCafeteriaNight owls
23:00Crunch Time BeginsAll spacesAll teams

Day 3: Emergence

Early Morning (00:00 - 08:00)

TimeEventLocationWho
00:00Overnight crunch continuesAll spacesDedicated teams
06:00Early bird breakfastCafeteriaEarly risers
07:00Final Mentor HoursMentor ZoneLast questions

Morning (08:00 - 12:00)

TimeEventLocationWho
08:00Full breakfastCafeteriaEveryone
09:00Final Polish TimeAll spacesAll teams
10:00Submission System OpensOnlineAll teams
11:00Warning: 1 Hour LeftAll spacesAll teams
11:30Warning: 30 MinutesAll spacesAll teams
12:00SUBMISSIONS CLOSEHard deadline

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00)

TimeEventLocationWho
12:00Lunch + RecoveryCafeteriaEveryone
13:00Judging BeginsPrivateJudges only
13:00Presentation PrepAll roomsAll teams
14:00Track Presentations
Theory presentationsRoom ATheory teams
Application demosRoom BApplication teams
Research findingsRoom CResearch teams
Bio-Inspired reportsRoom DBio teams
Philosophy readingsRoom EPhilosophy teams
16:00Best of Each TrackAuditoriumFinalists
17:00Awards CeremonyAuditoriumEveryone
17:45Closing RemarksAuditoriumEveryone
18:00Event Ends

After Party (18:00+)

TimeEventLocationWho
18:00Cleanup + Pack upAll spacesEveryone
19:00After PartyTBDAll interested
Networking, drinks, reflection

Parallel Tracks

K-12 Program

DayTimeEvent
Day 114:00-16:00Kids & Ants Workshop
Day 116:00-17:00Build Your Own Ant Rules
Day 210:00-12:00Watch the Colony
Day 214:00-15:00Present Your Discoveries
Day 314:00-15:00Kids Track Awards

Media Track

DayTimeEvent
Day 109:00-12:00Cover opening
Day 115:00-17:00Interview founders
Day 2All dayDocument everything
Day 314:00-16:00Cover presentations
Day 317:00Premiere trailer

Art Track

DayTimeEvent
Day 114:00-17:00Access colony data
Day 210:00-12:00Work session
Day 219:00-21:00Installation setup
Day 314:00Gallery opening

Ongoing Throughout

Always Available

  • Visualization Room — Live colony display
  • Mentor Zone — Drop-in advice
  • Quiet Room — For focused work
  • Nap Room — For recovery
  • Snack Station — Coffee, tea, snacks

Every 3 Hours

  • Colony status update on main screen
  • Quick sync with organizers

Room Assignments

RoomPurpose
AuditoriumCeremonies, large sessions
Main HallMixer, cross-pollination
Room ATheory Track
Room BApplication Track
Room CResearch Track
Room DBio-Inspired Track
Room EPhilosophy Track
Room GGovernment briefings
Computer LabWorkshops
Media RoomFilm teams
GalleryArt installations
Visualization RoomLive colony
Mentor ZoneOffice hours
Quiet RoomSilent work
Nap RoomSleep

Key Deadlines

TimeDeadline
Day 1, 16:00Teams finalized
Day 2, 12:00Track commitment locked
Day 3, 12:00Submissions close
Day 3, 14:00Presentations begin

Contact During Event

  • Organizer Hotline: +66-XXX-XXX-XXXX
  • Slack: #hackathon-help
  • Find us: Organizers wear red lanyards

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