Graffathon 2024
Graffathon is a three-day computer graphics hackathon targeted at beginners
Date and time
Location
Aalto Design Factory
5 Puumiehenkuja 02150 Espoo FinlandAgenda
5:00 PM
Doors Open
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Opening Ceremony
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Keynote: ”Why is Demoscene?” by Urs
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Getting Started With Demo Tools by Felix
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Making the Demo
11:00 PM
Doors Close for the Day
About this event
- 2 days 1 hour
Participants make an audiovisual artwork by programming or some other method that brings computational art vibes. The entries are typically 1–2 minutes long and they are watched together from the big screen on Sunday.
Bring your laptop!
See entries made by last year's participants:
More info about previous years: https://graffathon.org
Frequently asked questions
Not at all! However, if you have taken an introductory course, that can be beneficial.
Not a problem! You'll learn in no time how to make intriguing graphics.
Maybe! However, our priority will be the IRL event.
Nope, but there are many hotels in Otaniemi and Tapiola, like Noli and Radisson. Checkout Airbnb as well. If you ask around in our Telegram (link in ticket), there might also be another participant who has an empty sofa.
If you are feeling hardcore, absolutely! We should have a small number of Ethernet connections available – but it's safest to double check from us if your computer doesn't have a Wi-Fi.
Not this year! Graffathon is organized in Aalto University's premises, so we have a strict no-alcohol policy. Non-alcoholic beverages are welcome.
With a parent, absolutely! For teens who'd like to participate alone – please contact us to double check. Our main concerns are event photography and that everyone can get home safely in the evening.
Yes – and we've actually checked the venue in advance with this in mind. If you'd like to know any details, please contact us.