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BrainHack is a unique, hands-on experience into the swiftly evolving world of digital tech. Dive deep into the exciting realms of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), space technologies, app development, fake news detection, extended reality and more.

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BRAINHACK 2023 ACTIVITIES

*Please note that attendance for all workshops are mandatory unless otherwise stated.

CDDC

Workshop: 15 May 2023 – 11 Jun 2023

36 hours CTF Qualifiers: 13 - 14 Jun 2023

Finals: 22 Jun 2023

Delve into the exciting field of cybersecurity. Challenge yourselves and be equipped with the latest techniques!

Grab your team and participate in a Jeopardy-style Capture the Flag (CTF) competition!

Team Requirements

CDDC is open to students from junior colleges, integrated programme, institutes of technical education, polytechnics and universities.

Each team should consist of one to four members, of whom one must be a Singapore citizen.



CODE_EXP Mobile App Development Hackathon

Training: 5 – 7 Jun 2023

Qualifiers: 9 – 14 Jun 2023

Finals: 21 – 22 Jun 2023

Leverage cloud technologies to code and develop mobile applications.

Get innovating and develop an app to solve real-world problems!

Team Requirements

CODE_EXP is open to students from junior colleges, integrated programme, institutes of technical education, polytechnics and universities.

Each team should consist of three to five members, of whom two must be Singapore citizens.



SeeTrue Workshops – See Through Fake News

Workshop: 12 – 15 Jun 2023

Hackathon: 21 – 22 Jun 2023

Learn about the technologies behind different types of fake news. Put your skills to the test!

Work with your team to develop prototypes to leverage tech for public good!

Team Requirements

SeeTrue is open to students from junior colleges, institutes of technical education, polytechnics and universities.

Each team should consist of one to three members, of whom one must be a Singapore citizen.



TIL

Self-Paced Training: 11 – 18 May 2023

Workshop: 11 May 2023

Qualifiers: 19 May – 1 Jun 2023

Finalist Robotics Familiarisation: 7 – 18 Jun 2023

Finals: 21 – 22 Jun 2023

*Please note that the training will be a series of pre-recorded videos for the students to watch and learn at their own pace.

Solve AI challenges and tap the power of AI and robotics to enable robots to perform tasks autonomously.

Participants can compete in one of two tiers:

Novice

This tier is meant for students who are completely new to AI and robotics development. Join us to kick start your journey into the world of AI!

Advanced

This tier is meant for students with significant experience in AI and robotics development. Compete in a knock-out competition and get to the top of the ranks!

Team Requirements

TIL-AI is open to students from secondary schools, junior colleges, polytechnics and universities.

Each team should consist of four to five members, of whom two must be Singapore citizens.



xrperience

Workshop: 21 Jun 2023

Hackathon: 19 – 22 Jun 2023

Join us on a journey to build virtual and augmented reality applications. Experience the possibilities of eXtended Reality (XR).

For the first time at BrainHack, journey into the world of XR in-person with XRperience!

Team Requirements

XRperience is open to students from junior colleges, institutes of technical education, polytechnics and universities.

Each team should consist of three to five members, of whom two must be Singapore citizens.



SPACE

Workshop: 12 – 16 Jun 2023

Space-Related Activities: 21 Jun 2023

Workshop Finals: 22 Jun 2023

Embark on a mission to explore space technologies and their applications!

Participants can take part in one or both segments:

Workshop (Team)

Participants will have the opportunity to work together as a team to assemble, program and test a CubeSat.

Space-Related Activities (Individual)

Participants can navigate a space rover, design a space mission to find life on Mars.

Team Requirements

SpaceCube is open to students of all education levels.

For the workshop, each team should consist of three to five members, of whom two must be Singapore citizens. For the space-related activities, students can register as individuals.


Tech Showcase

21 – 22 Jun 2023

Get up close and personal with a diverse range of technologies.

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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration Period

1 - 30 Apr 2023

Ready for your BrainHack adventure?

Click here to register!

Have more questions?

Contact us at registration@brainhack2023.com.



FAQS

Are there any prerequisites to take part in any of the activities?

There are no prerequisites as training will be provided.

Which activities are being held virtually/physically?

There will be a mix of both physical and virtual activities.

CDDC

Training: Virtual

Qualifiers: Virtual

Finals: Physical

CODE_EXP

Training: Virtual

Qualifiers: Virtual

Finals: Physical

SeeTrue

Workshop: Physical

Finals: Physical

TIL-AI

Qualifiers: Virtual

Finals: Physical

XRperience

Workshop: Physical

Hackathon: Hybrid

Finals: Physical

SpaceCube

Workshop: Physical

Space-Related Activities: Physical

Workshop Finals: Physical

Do I have to bring my own devices for the physical activities of BrainHack 2023?

CDDC

Participants who make it to the physical finals are required to bring their own laptops and accessories (monitors etc.) to compete. Wired LAN and WiFi will be provided for internet access.

CODE_EXP

Participants who make it to the physical finals are required to bring their own laptops and charging devices for the hackathon.

SeeTrue

Participants are required to bring their own laptops and accessories to the workshop and hackathon.

XRperience

Participants are required to bring their own laptops and accessories, including charging devices for the workshop and hackathon. A limited number of XR headset devices will be provided for participants to test and develop their XR applications for the hackathon. Participants may bring their personal headset devices.

SpaceCube

For the workshop, participants are required to bring their own laptops and charging devices. Further instructions will be provided to participants at a later date.

I’ve taken part in a previous edition of BrainHack. Can I still participate this year?

Of course! You are more than welcome to sign up again, as the challenges will be different from past editions.

Can students from different schools form a team?

Yes, as long as the participants are registering for the same category. Participants from different education levels can still form a team but the team category will be based on the highest education level attained within the team.

I am interested to register but am unable to form a team. What should I do?

You can register as an individual or a small group, and the organisers will help to form a team with other registrants where possible.

I have submitted the application form. Is my participation confirmed?

As there are limited slots for each activity, there may be a selection process after registration closes. Confirmed participants will be notified via email. All information with regard to the activity you registered for will be included in the email if you have been selected.

Will I be able to take part in more than one activity?

As some of the activities are held concurrently, please refer to the activity dates to plan your BrainHack experience according to your interest and availability (e.g. school commitments).

Can I participate if I am a pre-enlistee or NSF?

Yes, you can! You may participate based on your highest attained qualification.

Are post-graduates, part-time university and foreigners/international students allowed to participate?

Yes! Each activity has its own eligibility criteria, so please ensure that you check the requirements for the activities you are interested in before registering.

Are Singaporeans studying overseas allowed to participate?

Most of the events are done virtually so you can participate even though you study overseas. However, if you do manage to qualify for the finals, you are required to attend physically. In addition, please check out if the activity you are interested in requires you to be present physically.





 

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