Hack the Future

Coding Competition

This is your chance to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity. Whether you have developed a cutting-edge solution to a modern problem, created an app with unique features, or explored new technologies, this competition offers the perfect stage to showcase your talents.

Registration closes on 25 Sep 2025

Make yourself stand out by submitting your best coding project to be evaluated by industry judges. Entrants may submit

an outstanding coding project from previous assignments at CDU or develop a completely new coding project. Team or individual submissions are welcome.

You will showcase your project to industry and academic judges at CDU IT Code Fair 2025 on 06 November 2025

Your submission will be assigned and evaluated in one of the following categories of coding experience:

Proficient Coders Category

For entrants who have completed more than 120 credit points in their CDU IT courses at the beginning of Semester 2, 2025.

Capable Coders Category

For entrants who have completed 80 to 120 credit points in their CDU IT courses at the beginning of Semester 2, 2025.

Developing Coders Category

For entrants who have completed less than 80 credit points in their CDU IT courses at the beginning of Semester 2, 2025.

Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025 (end of day)
You must submit your work in progress via the link you received in your email at the time of registration.
DO NOT submit your work via email.

Competition Day
06 Nov 2025, 08:30 – 17:00
Festival Learning Space 1.11/1.12, Danala | ECP, Darwin
Charles Darwin University