Lines

April 11-12

What is JACHacks?
JACHacks is John Abbott College’s annual hackathon, and this year, we will bring together 200 students for a weekend of innovation and collaboration. Developers and tech enthusiasts of all skill levels will have the chance to build impactful projects, learn new technologies, and connect with industry mentors. Join us for an incredible experience of coding, creativity, and community! Organized by John Abbott College’s CompSci Department
Code, compete, innovate
Bring your ideas to life! Don’t have all the resources you need? We’re here to help. With workshops and the tools available, we provide everything you need to turn your vision into reality—all in one place.
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
Image 2
Hall of Fame
Last year, we had 200 attendees, with teams competing for over $3,000 in prizes. Below are the top 3 winning teams, who demonstrated incredible creativity, teamwork, and technical skills.

Most road accidents are only reported when someone calls 911, costing valuable time. With cities already equipped with public traffic cameras, the students saw an opportunity to turn the current infrastructure into an emergency response system. Sentinel uses real-time traffic cameras coming from Quebec 511 and machine learning to detect crashes instantly. Once an accident is identified, it generates a structured report with AI, stores the data in a database, and automatically calls first responders.

View Project
SecureGO image

With rising online threats like phishing, malicious URLs, and NSFW content, the students saw a need for a simple, unified protection tool. SecureGO was developed as an all-in-one browser extension that ensures real-time protection without interrupting the user experience. It detects phishing emails, blocks unsafe URLs, filters NSFW content, and provides users with a dynamic dashboard to track their protection stats.

View Project
SafeMap image

SafeMap is a navigation tool that helps users avoid high-crime areas by using real-time data to suggest safer walking and driving routes. It visualizes crime through weighted heat maps and icons, warning users of nearby incidents and unsafe parking zones. The web app also offers a parking mode that filters areas based on car-related crimes, helping drivers find safer spots.

View Project
FAQ

A hackathon is an event where teams collaborate to innovate tech-focused projects in a short time frame. It's a great opportunity to brainstorm, learn new tech, and connect with similar minds.

Attendance is free and the food is provided courtesy of our team!

JACHacks welcomes everyone, regardless of coding experience. Whether you're into design, project management, or brimming with creative ideas, there's a place for you to contribute and learn.

All CEGEP and university students are welcome to apply!

Any questions?

Rest assured! We'll start the event with team formation sessions, allowing ample opportunity for you to find teammates. You can form teams of up to 4 people during the event.

There are no requirements but here are some suggested items to bring: laptop, phone, chargers, reusable water bottle, blanket, and pillow.

The MLH Code of Conduct promotes a safe and inclusive environment. You may view it here.

Feel free to reach out to us with any questions at jachacks@johnabbott.qc.ca, and we'll gladly assist you!