At Flatbook, we want to build the future of hospitality. Which means we’re passionate about building technology that powers awesome travel experiences. We want to share this passion with you by inviting you to our first ever Travel Hackathon.

Band together with fellow developers and creatives to solve the problems that plague travellers today. From map apps to hotel hacks, our goal is to inspire you to create something fresh and new, and more importantly, that you'd want to use yourself on your next trip!

Eligibility

If you're a programmer, designer, or creator in Montreal looking to make something cool with some cool people, you're welcome! 

Requirements

All submissions must be your own work, and completed within the duration of the hackathon.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$1,500 in prizes
Best Hospitality Hack
1 winner

$1000 in flatbook credits, redeemable at any flatbook location in the world.
1x golden pineapple, the ultimate symbol of hospitality.

Best Design
1 winner

$200 in flatbook credits, redeemable at any flatbook location in the world.
1x golden pineapple, the ultimate symbol of hospitality.

Most Innovative
1 winner

$200 in flatbook credits, redeemable at any flatbook location in the world.
1x golden pineapple, the ultimate symbol of hospitality.

Just crazy enough it might work
1 winner

$100 in flatbook credits, redeemable at any flatbook location in the world.
1x golden pineapple, the ultimate symbol of hospitality.

Most useless
1 winner

1x golden pineapple, the ultimate symbol of hospitality.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Isaac Souweine

Isaac Souweine
Flatbook VP Product

Brennen Spellacy

Brennen Spellacy
Flatbook Software Engineer

Shanna Wang

Shanna Wang
Flatbook Designer & Front End Developer

Adam Fine

Adam Fine
Flatbook Software Engineer

Judging Criteria

  • Best Hospitality Hack
    The all-around best travel-related hack, judging from the following criteria: - technical difficulty - design - how polished the project is - how useful the application is PRIZE: $1000 Flatbook credits & GOLDEN PINEAPPLE
  • Best Design
    The most well-designed hack. The future of travel is in user experience, after all. Judging is based on the following criteria: - User interface - User experience PRIZE: $200 Flatbook credits & GOLDEN PINEAPPLE
  • Most innovative
    The most unique, original, useful idea that could change the face of travel and hospitality forever. Project must be acceptably complete to be eligible. Prize: $200 Flatbook credits & GOLDEN PINEAPPLE
  • Just crazy enough it might work
    Anything goes. Project must be acceptably complete to be eligible. Prize: $100 Flatbook credits & GOLDEN PINEAPPLE
  • Most useless
    Anything goes. Project must be acceptably complete to be eligible. Prize: GOLDEN PINEAPPLE

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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