World Mission High School Hack Days
Hack Days
33MQ+8JG, KG 14 Ave, Kigali Ict & Innovation Center Building, Ground Floor Kigali, Rwanda/Kigali / Gasabo 0000 Rwanda
Event Description
World Mission High School Hack Days is a student-centered hackathon initiative designed to introduce young innovators to technology, problem-solving, and collaborative product building. This event brings together high school students to explore real-world challenges and develop technology-driven solutions in a supportive, educational environment. The program emphasizes creativity, inclusion, and hands-on learning aligned with global innovation standards.
Who can attend?
Locations have different requirements for who can attend. This location is open to the following:
Schedule
🗓️ World Mission High School Hack Days – Event Schedule
🕣 8:30 AM – Registration & Check-In
Participants arrive and complete registration.
Activities include:
Attendance verification
Badge distribution
Seating arrangement
Initial team orientation
This ensures all participants are properly registered before the event begins.
🎤 9:00 AM – Opening Ceremony
Official launch of the event.
Program includes:
Welcome remarks from organizers
Introduction of sponsors and partners
Explanation of hackathon objectives
Event rules and code of conduct
Judging criteria overview
This session aligns participants with the goals and expectations of the event.
💡 9:30 AM – Challenge Announcement & Team Formation
The official hackathon challenge themes are presented.
Participants will:
Review problem statements
Form or finalize teams
Begin brainstorming project ideas
Plan project development strategy
Mentors will assist teams in refining ideas.
🚀 10:00 AM – Hacking Begins
Teams start building their projects.
Activities may include:
Coding
Designing interfaces
Building prototypes
Research and testing
Mentors will be available to provide technical support and guidance.
☕ 11:00 AM – Breakfast Break
Participants take a short break.
This session allows students to:
Refresh and recharge
Network with fellow participants
Discuss ideas with mentors
After the break, teams will continue developing their projects.
🛠️ 11:20 AM – Hacking Continues & Mentorship
Teams continue building their projects with mentor support.
Mentors may provide short guidance sessions on:
Project development strategies
Debugging support
Best practices in coding and teamwork
🍽️ 2:40 PM – Lunch Break
Participants pause for lunch and relaxation.
Food will be provided for participants.
This also provides an opportunity for informal networking and mentor interaction.
🛠️ 3:00 PM – Final Development & Mentorship
Teams finalize their projects.
Activities include:
Debugging and polishing projects
Preparing demonstrations
Creating presentation summaries
Mentors help teams prepare for final judging.
⏳ 3:45 PM – Project Submission Deadline
All teams must submit their final projects.
Submission includes:
Project description
Source code repository
Demo readiness
Late submissions may affect eligibility for judging.
🎯 4:00 PM – Project Demonstrations & Judging
Teams present their projects to judges.
Each team will:
Demonstrate their solution
Explain the problem addressed
Present the functionality of their project
Judges evaluate based on:
Innovation
Technical implementation
Practical impact
Presentation quality
🏆 4:30 PM – Awards & Closing Ceremony
Final stage of the event.
Activities include:
Announcement of winners
Certificate recognition
Sponsor acknowledgements
Group photos
Closing remarkss.
Additional Information
💬 Participant Communication & Resources
After completing in-person check-in, all participants will be required to join our official event communication channel for announcements, mentor support, and important updates.
👉 Join here after check-in:
https://discord.gg/P9dPYfCP
This channel will be used for:
📢 Real-time announcements
🛠 Mentor support and technical help
📂 Sharing resources and APIs
⏰ Schedule updates
🏆 Submission instructions
Participants must join the communication platform to remain eligible for judging and prizes.
Hosted by
Ice Tech Rwanda
Ice Tech Rwanda is a technology company and community-driven organization focused on building digital solutions and empowering young developers through hands-on learning, mentorship, and innovation programs. We work closely with students, early-career professionals, and local institutions to strengthen Rwanda’s tech ecosystem through practical software engineering, AI, and entrepreneurship initiatives.