~# 2024 Hak4Kidz Keynote
Title: 1993 B.C. (Before Cell Phones)
Abstract: Remember 1993? No? Well then this talk is for you. Come listen to Johnny Xmas relay stories of being a teenager during a time when The Internet, smartphones, and even texting were effectively nonexistent. He'll relay tales of a time when calling a girl you liked meant having to deal with the rest of her family answering the phone first, taking a road trip before even standalone GPS devices were prevalent, and the necessity of scamming the public payphone system just to get your mom to pick you up from band practice. Pagers, printers, Nintendo, and the now-abandoned concept of "going outside" await. Bring your rollerblades; it's about to get rad in here.
(No rollerblades, please)
Brief Bio
Despite his best efforts, Johnny is unfortunately an adult. He spent most of his life as a kid though, and for most of THAT, he was a hacker (sometimes the bad kind). Anyway, here's some boring stuff the grown-ups might care about.
Read more...~# 2024 Hak4Kidz Activities
Last few activities are being finalized. Check back regularly:
- Vintage Tech: Explore the journey of technology - understand the past to innovate for the future.
- Hacker Escape Room: Prize for fastest team!
- Fox Pick Lock Picking: Challenge your skills with Felix the fox in this devious lock-picking adventure.
- Locksport: brought to you by Chicago TOOOL! Introduction to ethical lock-picking for sport only.
- Hardware Hacking Station: Open soldering stations for all skill levels, with a take-home kit for each participant.
- Technology Destruction Village: Safely dismantle old electronics - a hands-on approach to understanding hardware.
- Crash-bots: - Grab a controller and smash your LEGO operator controlled robot car into the other bots in the arena.
- Lego Robots: Build and innovate with Lego Robots, where engineering skills meet fun.
- jrCTF: The classic Capture The Flag competition - don't forget your laptop!
- Snap Circuits: Dive into engineering with the award-winning Snap Circuits by Elenco.
- SpyMath: New challenges in cryptography and steganography – secrets hidden in math.
- STEHM: An activity station devoted to Science, Technology, Engineering, Hacking and Math learning. This year...popsicle stick crossbows!
- Workshops: A variety of workshops to choose from – some may require a laptop with internet access.
- AI Exploration: Dive into the world of AI with practical tips and engaging activities.
- 3D Pen Drawing: Bring your imagination to life with our new 3D drawing pens.
- STEHM Station: A dynamic mix of Science, Technology, Engineering, Hacking, and Math – different every year.
~# Back from 2023!!
~# New Activities for 2024
Additional activities for Hak4Kidz are still being finalized, so please check back regularly.
Registation to the main Hak4Kidz event is required prior to registering for workshops.
~# 2024 Workshops Still Under Development
Workshops will run 90 - 240 minutes.
IMPORTANT Your kids must be registered for the main Hak4Kidz conference, as well as, the Workshop(s), or the Workshop registration will be given to someone waitlisted and no refunds are available. Sorry if this sounds heavy handed, but we are attempting to avoid problems we've had in years past.