About the workshop

Hackathon

• Our children have been living alongside Covid-19 for over a year now. They temporarily stopped going to school, attending extra-curricular events, and seeing their friends. Zig Zag Hub’s Hackathon is designed to help our young people think about the challenges our community has faced during this time and turn them into beneficial opportunities.

• In one full day, participants will pick a problem related to Covid-19, brainstorm a product, prototype their design and pitch it at the end of the Hackathon. We will be awarding a Winner and Runners-Up for the best pitch.

• This event is suitable for young people in years 5 and 6 who enjoy being creative and using technology.

• Each participant is required to bring their own electronic device and morning tea / lunch as there will be breaks throughout the event.

• Parents are welcome to attend the Pitch Presentations at 3:15 and witness our young people create ways to reduce the impacts of Covid-19 in our local community.

About Zig Zag Hub

We are a coworking space especially designed for young people aged 7 to 30, located in the heart of Wollongong CBD. Having hosted over 100 students, we have created a safe and fun space for students to learn, create and share their ideas.

Zig Zag Hub has been running programs and workshops on entrepreneurship and innovation for students of the Illawarra for over three years.