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Thunderhacks II
Day 2

Today was full of coding, games, fun, laughter, and the energy for finishing up the projects.

All the ideas are finally coming together and we cannot wait for the finale tomorrow

Stay tuned by @alcoms_au

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Thunderhacks II
Day 1
Cannot wait to see the amazing projects that our Brampton, Sault Saint Marie, and Sault college students create by @alcoms_au

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Meet Vidhi, VP of Central Operations and Governance at ALCOMS ⚡

Computer Science student at Algoma, researcher in quantum key distribution, and startup co-founder. She runs event planning, operations and governance for ALCOMS, which means every room, meal and schedule at ThunderHacks went through her first.

“Most of a hackathon happens before anyone shows up, from sponsors and rooms to food and shirts. Seeing all of it come together across two campuses this time is the part I’m proudest of.

My advice for the week: come for the prizes, stay for the people.”

ThunderHacks II starts this Wednesday, Oct 14. by @alcoms_au

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Meet Minhaj, President and Co-founder of ALCOMS ⚡

Final-year Computer Science student at Algoma, researcher in mixed reality and quantum computing, and startup founder.

He co-founded ALCOMS to give computing students at Algoma a place to build things together, and ThunderHacks came out of that.

"The first ThunderHacks was one campus and a lot of guessing. Seeing it come back across Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie with sponsors like OLG behind it is the part I'm proudest of. My only advice for the week: build something you would use yourself."

ThunderHacks II starts this Wednesday, Oct 14. by @alcoms_au

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A huge thank you to our Bronze Sponsors-
AI Mustafa Canada
Digital Move
DreamWing Studio
Polard Banknote Limited
Shield Identity
Gateway Casinos
for supporting ThunderHacks II and helping us create opportunities for students to learn, collaborate, build, and connect with the technology community.

We’re grateful to have them supporting our students and the next generation of tech talent.

-Thunderhacks Organizing Committee by @alcoms_au

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“Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is headquartered in Ottawa and has a strong local presence. We are a technology employer with more than 55 employees in Sault Ste. Marie. We are proud to support ThunderHacks II and help foster the next generation of computer science talent. Innovation thrives when students are given opportunities to learn, build, and collaborate, and we're excited to see the creative solutions participants develop throughout the event. Supporting initiatives like ThunderHacks helps strengthen our local technology community and create pathways for future graduates to build their careers in Sault Ste. Marie

-CBN Team

We’re proud to welcome Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) as a Silver Sponsor of ThunderHacks II! ⚡

A huge thank you to CBN for supporting ThunderHacks II and helping us create opportunities for students to learn, collaborate, build, and connect with the technology community.

We’re grateful to have CBN supporting our students and the next generation of tech talent.

-Thunderhacks Organizing Committee by @alcoms_au

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At OLG, we believe innovation is sparked when people are given opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow. We are proud to be part of this event and look forward to seeing participants bring creativity, curiosity, and teamwork to our real-world challenges.”

-OLG Team

We’re proud to welcome OLG as a Gold Sponsor of ThunderHacks II! ⚡

A huge thanks to them for supporting our vision and helping us create meaningful opportunities for students to learn, collaborate, and take on real-world challenges.

We’re incredibly grateful to have OLG with us and supporting the next generation of innovators.

#BringHometheWin

-Thunderhacks II Organizing Committee by @alcoms_au

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Ready to prove you’re the best on the pitch? ⚽

Student Life, in partnership with ALCOMS, is bringing the Red Bull Wings Cup to campus!

📅 October 6th
⏰ 12:00 PM-3:00 PM
📍 Student Center

Come compete in EA SPORTS FC 27 on PS5 in live head-to-head matches against fellow students in a bracket-style tournament.

And yes… there’ll be free food while you play.

This isn’t just a casual campus tournament either. The Red Bull Wings Cup is part of a national Red Bull x EA SPORTS FC campaign, with top competitors progressing toward the Canadian National Finals in Vancouver and potentially getting the chance to represent Canada at the Wings Cup World Finals in 2027. 🇨🇦

Think you’ve got the skills?

We’ll see you on October 6th. ⚽ by @alcoms_au

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⚡ Registration for ThunderHacks II is officially open!

ALCOMS is excited to bring ThunderHacks II back to Algoma University from October 14-16, 2026, connecting students across our Brampton and Sault Ste. Marie campuses for three days of innovation, collaboration and problem-solving.

Powered by OLG, this year’s hackathon will feature $5,000 in prize money, along with opportunities for students to connect with sponsors, industry professionals, mentors and fellow innovators.

ThunderHacks II is designed to give students the opportunity to take an idea and turn it into something real, while developing technical, creative, communication and teamwork skills along the way.

Participants do not need to be expert developers. Whether you are joining to build your portfolio, explore technology, meet new people, challenge yourself or bring an ambitious idea to life, ThunderHacks II is an opportunity to learn by doing.

📅 October 14-16, 2026
📍 Algoma University | Brampton + Sault Ste. Marie
🏆 $5,000 in prize money
🔗 Register here: https://thunderhacks.algomau.ca/

We cannot wait to see what our students create.

Thunderhacks Organizing Committee by @alcoms_au

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WE’RE ACTUALLY DOING THIS AGAIN. ⚡

ThunderHacks II is coming back and this time, it’s bigger, bolder, and better than ever.
Get ready for big ideas, big companies, bigger opportunities, and 48 hours of building something unforgettable.

📅 October 14-16, 2026

📍 Algoma University- Brampton + Sault Ste. Marie

📝 Registration opens September 21

The countdown is officially ON.
Think you’re ready? Stay tuned. by @alcoms_au

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⚡ ThunderHacks 2026 ⚡

What an incredible weekend of innovation, collaboration, and creativity at ThunderHacks 2026, hosted by the Algoma University Computer Society (ALCOMS) at Algoma University’s Brampton Campus! 💻🚀

Students came together for 24 hours of dedicated building time, turning bold ideas into exciting projects. From first-time developers to experienced builders, participants embraced the challenge, showcasing impressive creativity and problem-solving skills while competing for a $1,500+ prize pool.

🏆 Congratulations to our ThunderHacks 2026 winners:
🥇 First Place: Bidhan Thapa, Harris Adedeji, Vikas Saahil
🥈 Second Place: Joel Saji Varghese, Niya Jose
🥉 Third Place: Masir Javed, Raafay Sheikh, Tarang Rana, Rachit Ranabhat

Projects were evaluated by industry experts and Algoma University faculty, highlighting the innovation and dedication our students bring to the table.

At Algoma University, we’re proud to create opportunities and platforms that empower students to innovate, collaborate, and apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Events like ThunderHacks showcase the passion, talent, and future-ready skills within our community.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, mentors, judges, and volunteers for supporting this event and helping make ThunderHacks 2026 an incredible success. 👏

We can’t wait to see what you build next! 🚀

#ThunderHacks2026 #AlgomaU #ALCOMS #Hackathon #StudentInnovation by @alcoms_au

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