HackUTA 2024
Leading sponsorship initiatives for one of North Texas' largest hackathons - a 24-hour innovation marathon bringing together students to design, develop, and pitch projects from scratch.
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Industry Coordinator
As the primary liaison between HackUTA and corporate partners, I led sponsorship initiatives and managed event logistics to create an optimal environment for innovation and learning.
Corporate partnership development
Sponsorship package creation
Vendor coordination
Budget management
Event logistics oversight
Timeline
10 months of planning & execution
Impact
Crafted a sponsorship strategy that raised $24,523
Scope
UTA's largest student-run hackathon
Sponsorship Journey
Research & Strategy
Analyzed previous sponsorship data and developed targeted outreach strategies.
Outreach & Negotiation
Led communication with potential sponsors and negotiated partnership terms.
Partnership Management
Ensured sponsor satisfaction through consistent communication and support.
Event Execution
Coordinated sponsor activities and managed vendor relationships.
Event Details
Event Format
A 24-hour hackathon where students design, develop, and pitch projects from scratch. Open to all students regardless of experience, skill, major, or background.
- Team size: 2-4 members
- College students only (18+)
- All skill levels welcome
Event Highlights
- Technical workshops and mentorship
- Free meals, snacks, and refreshments
- Mini-event games and challenges
- Exclusive HackUTA t-shirts for demo participants
Event Statistics
Participant Demographics
- 73% undergraduate, 27% graduate students
- 22% from underrepresented groups in tech
- 47% first-time hackathon participants
- 82% UTA students, 18% other universities
Workshop Engagement
- GitHub Copilot Workshop: 154 attendees
- UI/UX Workshop: 109 attendees
- ML/Computer Vision: 101 attendees
- JPMC Panel: 75 attendees
Technical Achievements
Custom CMS Platform
Developed and deployed a custom Content Management System that successfully:
- Handled 600 concurrent users with 0% downtime
- One of 4 FOSS hackathon platforms in Texas
- Apple Pass integration capabilities
Impact & Results
Applications
1000+ accepted participants
Project Growth
Increase in submissions from 2023
Attendance Growth
Increase from previous year
Staff & Mentors
Supporting the event
Event Success
As one of Texas' largest hackathons, HackUTA successfully brought together students from diverse backgrounds to innovate and learn. Through strategic sponsorships and careful planning, we provided participants with resources, mentorship, and opportunities to develop their skills.
The event fostered a collaborative environment where beginners and experienced developers alike could contribute to meaningful projects, while corporate partners gained access to talented students and innovative solutions.
Serving Lunch to 600+ people!
Our amazing organizers and volunteers served lunch to over 600 participants! IN THE TEXAS SUMMER HEAT!