Westlake FidHacks 2025

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE According to Harvard Business Review, women tend to apply for jobs only when they meet 100% of the qualifications, while men apply at 60%. The Challenge: Design a tool, program, or campaign that empowers young women to take action before they feel “completely ready.” Think About:
Peer-to-peer platforms or mentor matching
Confidence-tracking apps
Workshops that reframe what “qualified” really means
Gamified job application/selection
MONDAY, 5/19

8:30AM -9AM
Check-in & Welcome Breakfast

9AM - 9:10AM
Experience Overview

9:10AM - 9:20AM
Regional Welcome

9:20AM - 9:50AM
Introductions & Bingo

9:50AM - 10:20AM
LEAP Program Overview

10:20AM - 11:05AM
Women in Tech Panel

11:05AM - 11:35AM
Tour

11:35AM - 12PM
Hackathon Challenge Kickoff

12PM - 1PM
Working Lunch

1PM - 4PM
Hackathon Working Hours

4PM - 5PM
Mocktail Networking Reception

5PM
Hotel Check-in

TUESDAY, 5/20

8AM - 8:30AM
Welcome Breakfast

8:30AM - 9AM
Day 1 Recap & Day 2 Overview

9AM - 12PM
Hackathon Working Hours

12PM - 1PM
Working Lunch

1PM
Projects Due!

1PM - 2:30PM
Hackathon Presentations

2:30PM - 3PM
Awards

3PM - 3:30PM
Next Steps

3:30PM
Departures