LifeHack 2022
9th - 10th July & 16th July 2022
Stay ahead of change. Innovate the future.
About
LifeHack 2022 is a hackathon aimed to channel the creativity, drive, and skills of the participants in the software development field. Participants are expected to develop intelligent solutions in response to the problem statements presented during the competition. The event is mostly held online, with the exception of the closing day.
There will be 3 themes for participants to choose from:
Giving Back
Environment
Safety
Timeline
Day 1: Opening Day (9th July)
0900 - 0910
Welcome Address
0910 - 0920
Reiteration of Objectives, Guidelines and Actionables
0920 - 0940
“How it works” Briefing
0940 - 0950
Sharing of available platforms/workshops and helplines available from SoC
0950 - 1010
Live Q&A (Pigeon Hole)
1010 - 1020
Break
1020 - 1120
Panel Discussion
1120 - 1150
Sponsorship Talks
1150 - 1155
Taking a picture with everyone
1155 - 1200
Release of Problem Statements at 12!
1200
Discord Q&A with Industry Experts
2030 - 2145
Games
Day 2: Submission Day (10th July)
1200
Submission Deadline
1200 - 1800
Judging
1800 - 1900
Moderation of Marks
2000
Announcements of top projects and special prize winners!
Day 3: Finale Day (16th July)
1000 - 1015
Opening Address
1030 - 1115
Presentation by Top 3 Teams from Giving Back Theme
1115 - 1200
Presentation by Top 3 Teams from Environment Theme
1200 - 1245
Presentation by Top 3 Teams from Safety Theme
1245 - 1430
Lunch
1430 - 1450
Kahoot Trivia Quiz (Environment, Giving Back, Safety)
1450 - 1505
Lucky Draw
1510 - 1530
Prize Presentation by Computing Club President
1530 - 1545
Closing Ceremony
1630
Closing of Sponsor Booths
Prizes
Main Prizes
$3,000
Overall Best
For Each Theme
$1,000 & $500
Theme 1st & 2nd
Runner-Ups
$2,000
Theme Best
$200
Honorable Mentions
Special Prizes
$250
Most Boomer Friendly
$300
Most Unorthodox Hack
$350
Best Pre-U Hack
$350
Best Year 1 Hack
$350
Most Impressive Use of Data
$100
O‘Comm‘s Pick
$300
Point Hogger
Theme Winners🎉
Note: in no particular order!
Giving Back
Top 3
Honorouble Mentions
Environment
Top 3
Honorouble Mentions
Safety
Top 3
Honorouble Mentions
Top 3 teams from each theme will be presenting physically on 16th July to compete for the top prize!
Point System
The point system provides a chance for teams to be able to win some prizes through active participation in LifeHack 2022!
How do we earn points?
- Attending Workshops
- Sponsor booths
- Games (Wikipedia, Guess the Song, Crossword Puzzle)
Well, what's the point of points?
The team with the most points will be awarded the Point Hogger prize!
Upcoming Workshops
4th July
2000 - 2100
NUS FinTech Society
Textual Analysis using Natural Language Processing
Location: Zoom
5th July
1400 - 1530
MuleSoft
API Management & MuleSoft Methodoly
Location: Salesforce Office, Training Room
2000 - 2100
Building a Telegram Bot using Python
Location: Zoom
6th July
2000 - 2100
Flutter for Mobile Development
Location: Zoom
7th July
2000 - 2100
React for Web Development
Location: Zoom
2100 - 2200
Exploratory Data Analysis & Visualisation
Location: Zoom
Lucky Draws and Goodie Bags
Stay tuned for our lucky draws, where $1000+ worth of vouchers and other goodies will be up for grabs!
First 50 teams to register will also get a LifeHack 2022 goodie bag, provided you submit your hack on DevPost.
Our Sponsors
Club Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
FAQ
Am I eligible to participate?
This event is open to all current Polytechnic, Junior College, ITE students, students awaiting entry to University, and all Undergraduate students.
Do I need any technical experience or knowledge?
Some programming knowledge is recommended but not necessary! We have workshops planned for you from 4th - 8th July. Attending these workshops will provide you with resources and ideas that will help you conceptualize and create your hack.
I don't have a team member. Can I still participate?
Each team should have 2 - 4 members. You may email us at lifehack@nuscomputing.com and we can try to match you up with someone.
Will LifeHack 2022 be online or in-person?
LifeHack 2022 will be a hybrid event. The main hackathon event from 4th - 10th July will be conducted online, while the finale on 16th July will be a physical event.
What's next after submitting the registration form?
Your registration will then be reviewed by our team shortly. Upon reviewing all applications, we will notify you by email of the outcome of your registration.
Which platform will be used to disseminate event updates/announcements?
We will have a Discord server for you to join and be notified of workshops or mini events throughout the hackathon.
Can I use code that I previously wrote?
You are allowed to use snippets of code you have previously written. However, copying your entire hack from previous events or from other online sources is strictly not allowed.
How will the submissions be assessed?
Details on judging criteria and rules will be elaborated upon on the event Opening Day (9th July). Judging panels will consist of NUS professors and industry professionals.
Are there any restrictions on platforms or programming languages?
Nope! Feel free to use any programming language or technology you're comfortable with.
Any other questions?
Let us know at lifehack@nuscomputing.com!
See you then!👋
Remember to create a team above!