Who can participate?

Any student ages 13-18 from any school in Thailand of all nationalities can enter. Any student interested in art, science, startup, business, technology, and ideas are recommended to attend. Although no coding or technical skill required, It is recommended that you have some basic knowledge of using computers & apps. 

Do I need to be a VERSO student to register?

Nope! We're inviting  students from schools all over Thailand to join VERSO HACK 2022 and while you're on campus, get on a scooter and explore our campus with one of our students!

What if I do not know how to code?

Great, You don't need to know to code at all! VERSO Hack is an introductory program, and no prior experience in coding, entrepreneurship, or business is necessary. All fundamental skills will be taught to students on-site as part of the program, and there are no prerequisites.  

Is VERSO HACK difficult?

Starting a company isn’t easy. However, VERSO Hack is a comfortable and guided hackathon. Friendly facilitators and business mentors will be on-site to assist students and teams on their startup. There will be a structured curriculum with sufficient breaks to ensure that teams have a great learning experience.

If I don’t have any idea, can I register?

Yes, please! We are going to present you with a challenge statement at the event, so everyone is given an even playing field to go from problem to solution.

Do I need to be there for three days?

Yes, we recommend all participants experience the three days to get the most value out of this. The first day (21 Jan) is a virtual event. All participants are required to be on site at VERSO campus during Sat-Sun (22-23 Jan).

What does the registration process look like?

Simply purchase your tickets, and fill in the required information. You will receive a confirmation follow up to fill out covid self-declaration, and get yourself ready for the hackathon.

What are the judging criteria for the Submission Round?

40% – Novelty and Technical Complexity 30% – User Experience 30% – Impact, Potential, and Sustainability

What is Your COVID-19 precautions?

All attendees will be required to submit a negative Antigen Test result with an Antigen Test Kit  (ATK) prior to entering the campus on Sat 22 Jan  and Sun 23 Jan and upload here. Everyone must wear masks, regularly wash hands and use hand sanitizers. VERSO HACK follows the safe distancing guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all students, parents, and participants. All guests and participants will have their temperature checked before entering the campus and intermingling between classrooms will be minimized.  In the event that the participants are not feeling well before the day of the event, we strongly advise them to stay at home.

Are tickets refundable?

Tickets once purchased are nonrefundable and can not be exchanged. 

What happens if there is another lockdown or health declaration?

VERSO HACK fully complies with all current measures stipulated by  Thailand's Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Education. In the event of a lockdown or health declaration, the entire event will be switched to a virtual, metaverse event. Students will still have an excellent learning experience, and they would learn essential digital stills, collaborate remotely with peers, and adapt to the Future of Work. This will assist them in their preparation for overseas and/or virtual internships in future.

Do I sign up as a team or individual?

You may sign up as a group or individual! However, as this is a facilitated hackathon designed for beginners, participants will be assigned into teams based on their interests. This will help you make new friends, find new co-founders, and form teams with complementary skills. 

Will accommodation be provided?

No, students will have to come in the morning and leave in the evening as per the agenda. No accommodation is provided.

Do I need to wear my school uniform?

Not at all! You may wear anything you are comfortable in, but you may want to bring a light jacket or pullover as the classrooms and Arena may get quite cold due to the air conditioning.