Can You Hack It

CAN YOU HACK IT is back! #hlbcanyouhackitkl

Have a game-changing idea that can change the way we do banking today? Come join us at CAN YOU HACK IT 24H Hackathon and hack away to the future of banking.

Awesome cash prizes up for grabs for the top 3 teams; RM8,000, RM5,000 and RM2,000. Top talents will receive an invitation to join Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Islamic Bank via business opportunities and various hiring programmes.

This hackathon is brought to you by Hong Leong Bank and Hong Leong Islamic Bank in collaboration with JomHack Malaysia.

Hackers’ Rewards

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A great platform to build something awesome for the banking industry, and be headhunted by Hong Leong Group.

AWESOME PRIZES

Win great cash prizes and opportunities with Hong Leong Bank & Hong Leong Islamic Bank. We may even turn your ideas into something bigger.

HACKATHON EXPERIENCE

Meet and mingle with fellow hackers, experienced mentors, corporate partners and even opportunistic investors throughout this 24 hour event.

MORE THAN MYR 15,000 in Cash & Prizes to be won!

Upcoming Hackathon Session

Sharpen your skills and get ready to join us.

27th - 28th April, Hong Leong Tower

Register now!

Hacker’s Schedule

Here’s what we have in store for you.

Time	Events
8.00 A.M	Registration & Breakfast
9.00 A.M	Welcome & Briefing
11.00 A.M	Kick-off Hackathon
1.00 P.M	Lunch Break
4.00 P.M	Tea Break
7.00 P.M	Dinner Break
11.00 P.M	Supper

27^th April

Time	Events
8.00 A.M	Breakfast
11.00 A.M	Round 1 Judging & Group Photo
12.30 P.M	Lunch Break
1.30 P.M	Announcement of Top 10 & Final Judging
2.30 P.M	Closing Session
3.00 P.M	Prize Giving Ceremony
3.30 P.M	Tea Break & Networking
5.00 P.M	End Event

28^th April

Hacker’s Domain

We had a blast with these amazing, talented hackers. Have a peek of what these hackers were up to all night.

Words of Past Hackers

FAQ

How do I sign up?

You need to fill up our application form, and only selected teams or individuals will be invited to participate in this event.

Do I need a team?

Great if you do, but you can also join as an individual and form a team with other participants before the event. Each team must have 3 members; with at least 1 coder, to build a working prototype.

I’m not a coder. Can I join?

You can, but please make sure you have at least 1 coder in your team so that you can build and submit a working prototype.

What do we need to hack?

You are required to build an exciting solution in the banking space. You are encouraged to build something new and innovative to make the banking experience smarter. It is not limited to only fintech solutions.

Where can I learn more about this?

We will brief all registered participants via email.

How long is the Hackathon?

The main event kicks off at 8.00am on Saturday, 27th April and runs for 24 hours until Sunday, 28th April. Prize giving ceremony and official closing by 4pm on 28th April.

What is the judging criteria?

We want to see highly creative solutions which will benefit Hong Leong Bank, Hong Leong Islamic Bank and its customers. We want to see innovation, originality, good design and also evaluate the technical ability of the team members.

Do I need to be in KL?

Yes, you need to be at the venue on 27th and 28th April.

Will you provide food?

Yes, there will be more than enough food and drinks. Do not worry.

Will I have have a place to sleep?

Typically teams will be working overnight at the venue to finish up their projects, but we will provide a comfortable space for you to take naps (if necessary). Please bring your own sleeping bags.

How do we present our work?

All teams will be required to demo a working prototype to judges. We do not accept mockups on presentation decks.

Is this event open to non-Malaysians?

Yes, as long as you have a valid PR or work/student permit.

I need more info, who do I talk to?

You can e-mail us at hackathon@hlbb.hongleong.com.my

Our Partners

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