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·         Collaborative Hackathon 'KWthon 2024' Concludes Successfully

- Designed as a Project to Develop Creative and Practical Solutions -

The "Collaborative Hackathon KWthon 2024" (Kwangwoon Hackathon, hereafter referred to as KWthon 2024), organized by our university's IT clubs, was successfully held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Room B105 of the Chambit Hall. This hackathon was jointly organized by Kwangwoon University's IT clubs―UMC (University Make Us Challenge), LikeLion, BlackCat, and COM’s (Computer Science Research Club)―with the aim of fostering creativity and collaboration among students.

KWthon 2024 was open to both enrolled and on-leave students, offering a flexible format that allowed participation either individually or in teams, which encouraged broad student involvement. In particular, the event provided an opportunity for students, including those with no prior hackathon experience and participants from diverse backgrounds, to collaborate on projects and bring new ideas to life. The event began with an opening ceremony at 8 a.m. and concluded with two rounds of project sprints, followed by team presentations and evaluations. Participants had the opportunity to share their development process and outcomes through presentations and receive feedback from the judges.

The team that won the grand prize developed a service called "BROOM," creating a comprehensive reservist service platform for Kwangwoon University, which was highly praised for its usefulness and practicality. The KWiki team, which won the Excellence Award, and the teams behind the HoliJoli Market and KWCLUB services, which received the Outstanding Award, also impressed judges and participants with their innovative ideas.

One participant shared, "I learned a lot through the process of collaborating with diverse team members to create the final product," adding, "It was my first hackathon, but it became an unforgettable experience." A representative from the organizing club stated, "We planned this hackathon with the hope that Kwangwoon University students could participate without hesitation and gain valuable experience." They added, "As it was our first time hosting such an event, the preparation process had many challenges, but seeing participants passionately share ideas and grow together made it all worthwhile."

KWthon 2024 was a hackathon organized collaboratively by Kwangwoon University's IT clubs, designed as a platform to develop creative and practical projects. Meanwhile, the event was supported by a development fund from KakaoPay's "IT Education Support for Bridging the Digital Education Gap" initiative.