T-minus 30 Days: Platform & Track Lock
- Define team limits (typically 2 to 4 members per team).
- Publish registration link on Spark with custom questionnaire fields (GitHub profile, dietary restrictions, T-shirt size).
- Confirm mentor lineup and sponsor API challenge tracks.
- Secure 24-hour auditorium permission, campus Wi-Fi credentials, and backup internet dongles.
Hackathon Weekend Execution
Friday 18:00 — Gate Check-in - Scan team QR passes at the security desk. - Issue wristbands color-coded by food batch and hardware access tier.
Saturday 02:00 — Midnight Energy Check - Midnight snack distribution using ticket scans to prevent double-claiming. - Mentor check-in round 1: Evaluate git commit progress.
Sunday 12:00 — Final Pitches & Certificates - Top 10 team presentations before industry judges. - Generate automated certificates of participation for all checked-in coders via Spark Certificate Studio.
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