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Track two is a secret for now too. Bring your curiosity — we'll bring the brief on the day.
Example ideas unlock with the reveal.
Saigon Kids Hackathon
March 6, 2027 · Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon Kids Hackathon
Saigon South International SchoolOne big day of building, coding, and playing — for 120 young makers aged 9–16.
We are a non-profit organization
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Before anything else ✦
What it costs, and the one rule
Two things decide whether the day works for your family. Here they are, up front.
The fee
250,000 VND
Standard
350,000 VND
With lunch
The lunch ticket adds a bánh mì at midday — everything else is identical between the two.
We are a non-profit organization — the fee covers the day's costs and nothing more.
What it covers
- The whole day, kickoff to awards
- Snacks
- The builders kit
- Mentors on the floor all day
- The judging lab and awards
How and when to pay comes with your registration confirmation. Registration opens soon.
A parent or guardian stays on site for the whole event — start to finish.
School and camp groups may send one or two adult chaperones for the group instead, as long as they stay the whole day and are responsible for every child in the group.
Why: if a child feels unwell or anything unexpected happens, an adult who knows them is already on site.
Read the parents' guide →About the day
What is Saigon Kids Hackathon?
It's a one-day invention marathon for kids. You team up with friends, dream up an idea, and build it — a game, an app, a robot, a website — with mentors beside you the whole way. No grades, no pressure, just making things you're proud of.
We are a non-profit organization — the fee covers the day's costs and nothing more.
No experience needed
Total beginners welcome. If you can imagine it, we'll help you build it.
Mentors everywhere
Friendly engineers and teachers roam the floor all day, ready to unstick you.
Demos, prizes & pizza
Every team shows off what they made on the big stage — and everyone eats well.
The theme ✦
To be revealed
One theme. Two tracks. Announced closer to the day.
Subject: to be revealedTrack 1
To be revealed
The theme and its tracks stay under wraps until closer to the day. Whatever it is, you'll build something real around it with a team and mentors beside you.
Example ideas unlock with the reveal.
March 6, 2027 ✦
Schedule
- 7:30 AM
Check-In Opens
Participants arrive, check in, receive materials, and get settled.
- 8:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks, rules, judging information, safety guidelines, and an overview of the day.
- 8:30 AM
Tracks Revealed + Hacking Begins
Official hackathon tracks are revealed. Teams begin building.
- 10:00 AM
Workshop: How to Submit Your Hack
Learn how to prepare and submit your project, including descriptions, demos, videos, and project links. Teams can choose to keep building while listening to the presenter.
- 10:20 AM
Hacking Continues
Teams return to building and developing their projects.
- 11:45 AM
Lunch Break
Participants may take a lunch break. Teams may continue working if they choose.
- 12:30 PM
Hacking Continues
The main afternoon hacking session begins.
- 3:00 PM
One-Hour Submission Warning
One hour remains. Teams should begin final testing, polishing, and preparing their submissions.
- 3:30 PM
Final Submission Warning
30 minutes remain. Teams should finish testing and make sure their submission is ready.
- 3:50 PM
Final 10-Minute Warning
10 minutes remain. Upload files, verify links, and complete your submission.
- 4:00 PM
Submissions Close
All projects must be submitted. No major changes may be made after the deadline.
- 4:00–4:15 PM
Judging Preparation
Teams prepare their demos while organizers verify submissions and judges move to their stations.
- 4:15 PM
Project Judging Begins
Judges evaluate projects across 10 judging stations using the official 120-point rubric.
- 5:20 PM
Finalist Selection
Judges finalize scores, determine award winners, and select the Top 3 projects.
- 5:35 PM
Top 3 Project Showcase
The top three teams present their projects on stage to participants, judges, and guests.
- 5:55 PM
Awards Ceremony
Winners are announced and prizes, trophies, and medals are presented.
- 6:15 PM
Closing Remarks + Photos
Final acknowledgements, closing remarks, and group photos with participants, judges, volunteers, and organizers.
- 6:30 PM
Event Ends
Participants and guardians leave campus. Staff and organizers remain for cleanup.
Podium & prizes ✦
Three teams take the podium
Every placing team goes home with medals and a prize for each member — and three solo awards go to individual builders.
First place
- The gold trophy
- Medals for the team
- A prize for every member
Prize to be announced
Second place
- Medals for the team
- A prize for every member
Prize to be announced
Third place
- Medals for the team
- A prize for every member
Prize to be announced
Solo awards ✦
Three awards for builders of one
No medals or trophies here — just a prize, for the individual builders who stood out.
Best Solo Project
The strongest project built by a team of one.
Prize to be announcedBest Design Solo Project
The solo build that looks and feels the most finished.
Prize to be announcedRising Hacker
The builder who came the furthest in one day.
Prize to be announcedIn your bag ✦
Every builder gets a builders kit
Snacks, stickers, a hat and wristbands — yours to keep.
Light snacks
Stickers
A hat
Wristbands
- Light snacks
- Something to munch on between builds.
- Stickers
- For your laptop, your notebook, your water bottle.
- A hat
- The official builders cap.
- Wristbands
- Your pass for the day — and a keepsake after it.
The partnership ✦
Two teams, one big day
The partnership that makes it happen.
Saigon Kids Hackathon
Saigon South International School
The founders ✦
Meet the people behind the day
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Want to help run the day? Mentor and volunteer sign-ups open soon.
Before you sign up ✦
The important information
Fees, requirements, what parents need to know, and the rules — all in one box.
Fees
250,000 VND
Standard
350,000 VND
With lunch
The lunch ticket adds a bánh mì at midday — everything else is identical between the two.
We are a non-profit organization — the fee covers the day's costs and nothing more.
What it covers
- The whole day, kickoff to awards
- Snacks
- The builders kit
- Mentors on the floor all day
- The judging lab and awards
How and when to pay comes with your registration confirmation.
Registration opens soon.
Requirements
Tick these off and you're eligible.
- Ages 9–16 (Grades 3–11)
- Teams of 1–3 — solo is fine
- A laptop and charger (loaners available — say so at registration)
- Permission from a parent or guardian, collected at registration
- Any experience level, including none
Parents
Here's what the day looks like from the family side.
A parent or guardian stays on site for the whole event — start to finish.
School and camp groups may send one or two adult chaperones for the group instead, as long as they stay the whole day and are responsible for every child in the group.
Why: if a child feels unwell or anything unexpected happens, an adult who knows them is already on site.
Rules
11 short rules, published up front.
- 01Eligibility
Ages 9–16 (Grades 3–11), any school, any experience. A parent or guardian stays on site all day.
- 02Teams
1–3 students per team, cross-school welcome, finalised at check-in.
- 03Challenges
Revealed at 8:45 on the day. Every team picks one and builds for it.
- 04What you can prepare beforehand
Tools, templates and your setup: yes. The idea and the build: on the day.
- 05AI tools
Any free AI tool is welcome. Disclose what you used, and be able to explain your build.
- 06Source code and ownership
Your project belongs to your team. Showcasing it afterwards is always opt-in.
- 07Acceptable content and conduct
Youth-appropriate projects, respect for everyone. Harassment ends your day.
- 08Hardware and safety
Hardware must be safe for a school environment. Ask an organizer if unsure.
- 09Judging and prizes
120 points across 7 criteria. Judges test every project in the judging lab.
- 10Late arrival and submission
Running late? Message an organizer. Submissions close at 16:00 by our clock.
- 11Organizer discretion
Organizers may disqualify for rule-breaking or unsafe behaviour, and will always explain why.
Good questions ✦
Frequently asked everything
Any kid aged 9–16 (Grades 3–11) who's curious about making things with technology. There are 120 builder spots, first come first served.
Nope! Total beginners are welcome. Mentors will help you every step of the way, and there are beginner-friendly tools for every idea.
A laptop if you have one (we have loaners if you don't), a water bottle, and your biggest idea. We handle everything else.
250,000 VND standard, or 350,000 VND with lunch (a bánh mì) included. Both cover the whole day — snacks, the builders kit, mentors, and the judging lab. How to pay comes with registration.
Yes — a parent or guardian stays on site for the whole day, so a grown-up is always there if anything comes up. School and camp groups can send one or two adult chaperones instead. Demos and awards at 17:15 are open to the whole family.
Teams of 1–3 — three is the sweet spot. Come with friends, join team matching on the morning, or go solo if you'd rather build alone.