B.I.T.S. (Business & Information Technology Summit) & #HUHACKS Hackathon

#BISONHACKS 2019 - Dr. Allison Bryant

The Howard University School of Business, Department of Information Systems is proud to present the 2016 Business and Information Technology Summit (B.I.T.S) and the 2nd Annual #HUHACKS Hackathon beginning on Friday, March 25, 2016 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC.
B.I.T.S. is a conference style event that will serve to demystify information technology (IT) as a major, discipline, career, and capability. The event will bring together students, practioners, IT gurus, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech afficianados to explore the many broad opportunites available in tech as a professional and a producer; as well as learn about disruptive technologies and emerging trends.    
#HUHACKS Hackathon is an event coordinated by the Howard University School of Business (Information Systems) and School of Engineering (Computer Science) that is themed the "Startup Ecosystem."  The Hackathon will encourage participants to develop applications and innovations in any part of industry where startups have disrupted exisitng business models. The hackathon is an opportunity for students to come together and bring their innovative ideas to life. In less than 24 hours students working either individually or in a team as large as five can create applications on whatever platform they desire. 
We want you to take advantage of every second you can to score some sweet prizes. Are you a hacking novice? No problem. We will be hosting some introductory boot camps to get you up to speed on the basics of building an app, developing a business plan, and a sales pitch.  Keep your eyes and ears open, and you'll learn more here in 24 hours than you ever would in school. Hackathons are as much a learning experience as they are a competition.
Hackathon prizes include:
First Place Prize - $3000 per team
Second Place Prize - $2000 per team
Third Place Prize - $1000 per team
Innovation & Business Plan Prize - $500 per team
B.I.T.S. and HUHACKED are open to students at Howard University and any other colleges/universities. Registration is free, but space is limited, so be sure to sign up TODAY!  
Tentative Schedule:
Boot Camp Schedule
HU School of Business, Room 400
-- Tuesday, March 22, 2016 6:00 pm
Business Plan & Sales Pitch Boot Camp
-- Wednesday, March 23, 2016 6:00 pm
Back-End Development Boot Camp 
-- Thursday, March 24, 2016 6:00 pm
Front-End Development Boot Camp
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-- Friday, March 25, 2016
B.I.T.S Schedule
8:30 AM Registration/Check-in/ Breakfast
9:00 AM Introduction & Welcome
9:05 AM Why IS? Demystifying IS /Keynote 
9:45 AM Cyber Security & Data Visualization Demo 
11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM Alumni Panel 
12:00 PM Networking Lunch
1:15 PM Startups Panel 
2:15 PM Emerging Technology
3:15 PM Conclusion/ Closing Remarks
 
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Hackathon Schedule 
6:00 PM Check-in/ Dinner
7:00 PM Opening Remarks/ Reading of Rules/ Team Creation
8:00 PM Break out into teams
10:00 PM Snacks
-- Saturday, March 26, 2016
8:00 AM Breakfast
12:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Final Presentation and Code due/ Snacks
3:00 PM Final Presentations
5:00 PM Awards/ Closing Remarks
6:00 PM Closing
 
FAQs
ARE THERE ID REQUIREMENTS OR AN AGE LIMIT TO ENTER THE EVENT?
You must be a college student to participate in the Hackathon. You will be required to show ID when checking in.  There is no restriction to participate in the B.I.T.S. Conference.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A TECHNICAL OR BUSINESS MENTOR?
We ask that the those functioning as a business or technical mentor would commit to 3-5 hours to assist the participants in either their coding/programming or with detailing their business idea, plan and pitch. 
WHERE CAN I CONTACT THE ORGANIZER WITH ANY QUESTIONS?
Please contact Dr. Allison Morgan at aj_morgan@howard.edu
I DON'T CODE, WHAT ABOUT ME?
You've found the perfect place and time to learn! There will be dedicated events and mentors to ease your way through your first hackathon experience.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO ATTEND?
Attendance is 100% free, and includes food, drinks, and a Hackathon T-Shirt.
HOW DO TEAMS WORK?
We encourage people to work in teams of up to five. If you can't find a team beforehand, worry not - there will be time to form teams throughout registration.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
All you'll need is a valid college ID, and your laptop + charger.
WHAT CAN I WIN?
Money and stuff. But is that really why you go to hackathons?
WHEN CAN I START WORKING ON MY IDEA?
You are more than welcome to acquire the skills and resources ahead of time, but all code must be written in the 24-hour period at the event location in order to be considered.
SPONSORED BY
General Motors
The Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management at Howard University
The Department of Computer Science at Howard University 
Yahoo
Northrop Gruman
CapitalOne
Lockheed Martin
Leidos
Xerox

Howard University School of Business

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