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Partners & Sponsors
Partners & Sponsors
Theme
Theme
Theme
The theme this year is "Design for the Children of Tomorrow" and we invite all CMU students, regardless of school or degree program, who are passionate about design, research, and innovation to join us and explore the future of technology and its relationship with children.
Whether you’re an experienced hacker or new to the scene, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow your skills!
The theme this year is "Design for the Children of Tomorrow" and we invite all CMU students, regardless of school or degree program, who are passionate about design, research, and innovation to join us and explore the future of technology and its relationship with children.
Whether you’re an experienced hacker or new to the scene, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow your skills!
The theme this year is "Design for the Children of Tomorrow" and we invite all CMU students, regardless of school or degree program, who are passionate about design, research, and innovation to join us and explore the future of technology and its relationship with children.
Whether you’re an experienced hacker or new to the scene, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow your skills!
Event Schedule
Event Schedule
Schedule
Fri, 3/22
Check-In + Dinner
5:30 PM
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407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Opening Ceremony
6:00 PM
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407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Team Matching Mixer
7:30 PM
|
407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Sat, 3/23
Lunch and Workshop!
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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NSH 3305
Details
Office Hours
2:00 - 5:00 PM
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NSH 3305
Details
Boba Break x Social
5:00 - 6:00 PM
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NSH 4305
Details
MVP Check-In
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Virtual
Details
Late Night Surprise
9:00 PM
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NSH Atrium
Details
Sun, 3/24
Breakfast / Expo Setup
9:00 AM
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NSH Atrium
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Project Expo
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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NSH Atrium
Details
Finalist Presentations
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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NSH 3305
Details
Closing Ceremony
3:30 PM
|
407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Fri, 3/22
Check-In + Dinner
5:00 PM
|
407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Opening Ceremony
6:00 PM
|
407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Team Matching Mixer
7:30 PM
|
407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Work Session
8:30 PM
|
407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Fri, 3/22
Fri, 3/22
Check-In + Dinner
5:00 PM
|
407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Opening Ceremony
6:00 PM
|
407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Team Matching Mixer
7:30 PM
|
407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Work Session
8:30 PM
|
407 S. Craig St Room 104
Details
Fri, 3/22
Guest Speakers
Edouard Gebski
Senior Experience Lead at Philips Design
Edouard (Ed) is our opening keynote speaker! Ed is an experience designer with over 19 years of industry experience designing for sleep and respiratory care, health, and lifestyle, and is now a Senior Experience Lead at Philips Design in Pittsburgh.
June
Senior Designer at Microsoft
June is currently a senior designer at Microsoft and has played a pivotal role as the founding designer/design manager at TikTok’s Silicon Valley office. June holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and an MHCI degree from the University of Washington. Throughout her career, she has contributed to various AI projects such as Microsoft Copilot and Google Financial AI products.
Beyond corporate endeavors, June established the design NPO UXpie in Seattle, offering design lectures and workshops since 2016, earning global recognition, including IF and Red Dot awards.
Guest Speakers
Edouard Gebski
Senior Experience Lead at Philips Design
Edouard (Ed) is our opening keynote speaker! Ed is an experience designer with over 19 years of industry experience designing for sleep and respiratory care, health, and lifestyle, and is now a Senior Experience Lead at Philips Design in Pittsburgh.
June
Senior Designer at Microsoft
June is currently a senior designer at Microsoft and has played a pivotal role as the founding designer/design manager at TikTok’s Silicon Valley office. June holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and an MHCI degree from the University of Washington. Throughout her career, she has contributed to various AI projects such as Microsoft Copilot and Google Financial AI products.
Beyond corporate endeavors, June established the design NPO UXpie in Seattle, offering design lectures and workshops since 2016, earning global recognition, including IF and Red Dot awards.
Mentors and Judges
Mentors and Judges
Mentors and Judges
Raelin Musuraca Assistant Teaching Professor
Françeska Xhakaj Assistant Teaching Professor
Phil Marchetti BHCI Adjunct Instructor PM at Maven Machines
Edouard Gebski Sr. Experience Lead at Philips
Flora Sr. UX Designer at ServiceNow
Meng Sr. UX Designer at Zillow
Samual Interaction Designer at Google
Peng Sr. Designer at Zoom
June Sr. Designer at Microsoft
Iris Lead Designer at Amazon
Jenny UXD at Genesis
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
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Who runs XHacks?
How much does it cost to participate in XHacks?
I have a team, how do we register?
If you already have a team in mind, register by filling out the Team Confirmation Form!
I have a small team, how do we look for more members?
I don't have a team yet, can I register as an individual?
How many people can we have per team?
Are non-CMU students allowed to participate?
Is XHacks open to first-year students?
I'm a grad student, can I participate?
I'm not in HCI, can I still join?
Who runs XHacks?
How much does it cost to participate in XHacks?
I have a team, how do we register?
If you already have a team in mind, register by filling out the Team Confirmation Form!
I have a small team, how do we look for more members?
I don't have a team yet, can I register as an individual?
How many people can we have per team?
Are non-CMU students allowed to participate?
Is XHacks open to first-year students?
I'm a grad student, can I participate?
I'm not in HCI, can I still join?
Who runs XHacks?
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