VERSO HACK is a guided hackathon, where students (ages 13-18) come to gain fundamental tech skills and entrepreneurial mindsets and is organized and hosted by VERSO International School in Bangkok. Students embark on an exciting challenge or business problem to tackle within a limited timeframe. Collaborating with their teammates, they will harness their collective creativity and problem-solving abilities to devise innovative solutions or technologies for the given challenge.
Hackathons are designed to stimulate students' entrepreneurial mindset and inspire them to address real-world issues. Participants will receive essential skills training on-site, ensuring they have a rewarding learning experience while developing the key competencies shared by the world's leading entrepreneurs.
No prior experience in coding, technical skills, entrepreneurship, or business is required to participate in VERSO HACK. However, it is beneficial for students to possess some basic familiarity with computers and applications. There are 2 categories, Junior (ages 13-15 years) and Senior (ages 16-18 years).
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Note: Tickets are on sale ONLY via the official website. Tickets once purchased are nonrefundable and can not be exchanged or transferred to another person or the following year.
PARENTS, GUESTS, AND FRIENDS
Our judges bring a wealth of experience from across the tech industry, academia, and entrepreneurship. With diverse backgrounds in software development, product design, and innovation, they'll evaluate projects based on creativity, technical skill, and potential impact. Get to know the experts who will be selecting the winners and helping participants take their ideas to the next level!
Our Mentors are startup founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors who have been invited to coach and mentor our participants and share their expertise. They will be visiting the teams to support them with their pitches, give feedback on their ideas, challenge them, and answer any questions they have.
At VERSO, we strive to continue empowering students to develop a wide range of skills and mindsets needed to navigate this increasingly unpredictable future, follow their passions, and build the confidence to lead their own journeys.
Last year over 100 students from Thailand worked on their challenge statement "How might we create products and services to encourage conscious consumerism to reduce waste and create a positive impact in the areas of fashion, tourism, and food waste/pollution." Click on the video below to see and hear what our past participants have to share!
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My favorite part is being able to meet a lot of new people and have new experiences. I get to do a lot of new things and think of new ideas and listen to new perspectives of other people and how they see the world.
G9 Student
This is a great program. I made so many friends and the teamwork is amazing. I’m so glad I got into a team where I could work together. I’ve learned so much about how to start a business and how to generate great ideas.
G10 Student
This was my fourth hackathon and I always learn something new every time. I enjoy meeting new friends and mentors who would share feedback and help me take my ideas and project forward.
G9 Student
Open to any aspiring student entrepreneur from ages 13-18
No previous experience OR coding skills needed!
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VERSO HACK is held at the sprawling campus of VERSO International School.
Please click on https://www.verso.ac.th/get-in-touch for directions.
Our address is below:
198, Moo 4, Soi Sarasetthasiri, Suvarnabhumi 3 Road, Bangchalong Sub-district, Bang Plee District, Samut Prakan 10540 Thailand
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.
Nope! We're inviting students from schools all over Thailand to join VERSO HACK 2025 and while you're on campus, get on a scooter and explore our campus with one of our students!
Individual. However, as this is a facilitated hackathon designed for beginners, participants will be assigned into teams based on their interests and age group. This will help you make new friends, find new co-founders, and form teams with complementary skills.
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.
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.
Yes, every participant who completes the VERSO HACK will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the event on Sunday 9 February 2025. Winners will get an additional certificate of achievement which can also be collected at the end of the event on Sunday 9 February 2025.
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.
Yes, we recommend all participants experience the three days to get the most value out of this. The first day ( 1 Feb 2025) is half-day designed for team formation, ice-breaking activities, and an experiential workshop.
All participants are required to be on-site at VERSO campus during Sat-Sun (8-9 Feb 2025) as per the agenda shared.
If you are unable to attend VERSO Pre-Hack Day on 1 February 2025, please email the organizer at versohack@verso.ac.th with an explanation.
Simply purchase your tickets, and fill in the required information. You will receive a confirmation follow up, and then you are ready for the hackathon.
Participants will be judged on the following criteria:
1.Problem Identification
2.Value to industry, society, end-user
3.Strength of Innovation or differentiating factor
4.Pitching
5. Business Viability
More details will be provided closer to event.
During VERSO HACK, the individuals involved in judging and determining the winner are committed to making decisions that are in the best interest of the student participants. They take their role seriously and strive to evaluate the projects fairly and objectively.
The judges have the final say in determining the winners.
Participants are welcomed to speak with the judges after the judging session to get any additional advice or feedback, subject to judges' time and availability.
It is important to remember that the objective of a hackathon is to provide a learning and growth opportunity for students, and the decisions made by the judges are aimed at achieving this goal.
If you are not feeling well before or on the day of the event, please inform us. Wearing a mask is optional. However, we encourage everyone to regularly wash their hands and use hand sanitizers, if required.
Tickets once purchased are nonrefundable and can not be exchanged or transferred to another person or the following year.
VERSO HACK fully complies with all current measures stipulated by the Thai government. In the event of a lockdown, 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 skills, 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 the future.
No, students will have to come in the morning and leave in the evening as per the agenda. No accommodation is provided.
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.
Photographs, video, and audio footage will be taken throughout VERSO HACK 2025. These will be used by VERSO for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, social media channels or in any third-party publications.
If you do not wish to have your photos and videos taken, please email versohack@verso.ac.th with your full name and photo for reference. Please note that photos in group photos will not be removed nor blurred.
Tickets to VERSO PRE-HACK on 1 February 2025 includes snack. Tickets to VERSO HACK Days include 1 lunch and 2 snack breaks on 8-9 February 2024. We offer non-vegetarian and vegetarian options. We do not offer vegan food. If you have severe allergies or strict dietary restrictions, we recommend that you bring your own meals.
Please note that VERSO is a nut free campus. Please do not bring any snacks that contain nuts.
No. VERSO HACK is only for participants and no parents or visitors are allowed into the classrooms.
There will be a live stream of the First Round of Junior and Senior teams on Sunday 8 February 2025 on our Facebook and Youtube channels. Please follow facebook.com/versohack to get the links and updated timings.
Visitors and guests have the opportunity to watch the final round pitch LIVE from at our campus on Sunday 9 February 2025 at 1pm. However, they must register for free tickets by clicking on "Attendee" tickets here. There will be no live streaming of the Final Round pitching.
No you will not be on the same team. Duo tickets entitles you and a friend to a special discount when buying two tickets together. There is no guarantee you will be on the same team. One of the objectives of VERSO HACK is for participants to meet with new people and learn to collaborate on a project.
Pre-Hack: 1 Feb 2025
All attendees must follow the VERSO HACK 2025 Code of Conduct.
1. VERSO International School reserves the right to shorten, extend, modify, cancel, or amend the dates, times, and other Terms & Conditions of VERSO HACK for any reason without incurring liability from the participant as a result thereof.
2. Participants are not entitled to any claim or compensation against VERSO International School for any losses, damages, costs, and/or expenses suffered or incurred whether directly or indirectly, as a result of any postponement or cancellation of VERSO HACK.
3. VERSO International School's decision shall be final.
4. During the pitching round at VERSO HACK 2025, the judges’ decision is final.
5. Tickets once purchased are nonrefundable and can not be exchanged or transferred to another person or the following year.
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