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BDPA Inaugural Hackathon — Important Participant Update

Hey Hackathon Participants — we’re so excited to see you this week! We’re thrilled to witness the energy and ideas you'll bring to BDPA Indy’s Inaugural Hackathon to help elevate career development with AI!

Below are the final logistics and a few reminders to help you arrive prepared to both events and ready to build on Saturday.

November 7 — Kickoff Event
  • When: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
  • Where: Rise on Meridian, Large Event Space, 915 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
  • Agenda: Will be shared at event
  • Dress Code: Business casual or comfortable tech attire
  • Parking: Street parking and nearby garages available
  • Food: Catered dinner provided
  • Attendance: Mandatory for students; open to the public (bring friends and family)
  • RSVP for everyone: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bdpa-indy-hackathon-kickoff-event-tickets-1963241273498?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
November 8 — Hackathon Day
  • When: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EST
  • Where: BMO Bank, 23rd Floor, EXOS Talent, 135 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
  • Agenda: Will be shared at Kickoff Event
  • Dress Code: Business casual or comfortable tech attire
  • Parking & Travel: Street parking and garages available nearby. A marathon will run across parts of the city that morning — please approach from the east side of town and plan to leave earlier than usual to account for increased traffic. Here is a link to the course map to assist in your travel plans: https://monumentalmarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Official-Full-Course-Map.pdf
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks will be provided
  • Attendance: Mandatory for students, judges, and planning committee; open to the public (invite friends and family)
  • RSVP for guests only: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1924312954849?aff=oddtdtcreator
What to Bring and Prep
  • Laptop, charger (for all devices), and any hardware you plan to demo
  • Photo ID for building access if requested
  • Comfortable shoes and layers (venues can vary in temperature)
  • Tell us your dietary restrictions: https://forms.gle/sXTKDiroaVXEMtnn9

 

See you soon — let’s build something great! 🎉

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please email raevinjhnsn504@gmail.com or post on the discussion forum