Black Futures Month Blackathon

WE ARE BACK FOR 2025!

A Celebration of Black History and the Competition of the year for Grades 8-12!

 

When: Friday, February 21, 2025

Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Where: Microsoft Vancouver Campus, 725 Granville St. Suite 700

Registration: No Cost, Register as an individual or team

Registration Deadline: February 7 , 2025

SPACE IS LIMITED!

SIGN UP TODAY

How It Works

The Ethos Lab Black-A-Thon is a design jam and  immersive experience that blends historical enlightenment with contemporary innovation. Over the course of the event participants will learn about a Black Inventor and hack their invention.

Each group will have access to a mentor from Microsoft, EA or Centre for Digital Media, who will help them complete the project. The winning team will win prizes curated by our partners and expect to see irreplaceable items and bragging rights.

Music and delicious food will set the mood as we are convening 150 youth from across the region to join us for a day of celebration, collaboration, and fun!

How To Sign Up

  • Complete the full application form to the best of your ability, multiple sign-ups accepted but no guarantee of being sorted into the same team

Sign Up if you are:

  • Curious
  • An Artist
  • A leader
  • A creative
  • An athlete
  • Open to learning new things
  • No technical skills required

Ready. Set. Go!

All signed up?  Be prepared to be blown away by the brilliance of the next generation of makers and innovators!

Click here to Register and secure your spot

Meet our super cool team, explore the Microsoft Head offices, and get the scoop on our exciting spring programs. Your presence matters! Click below to Register and let us know you’re coming, to help us make this event a blast!

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