FinTech Innovation Hackathon: Build Payment Solutions
48-hour hackathon building financial technology solutions - M-Pesa integration, payment gateways, and digital banking.
About This Event
48-hour hackathon building financial technology solutions - M-Pesa integration, payment gateways, and digital banking.
Agenda
Friday 6:00 PM - Registration, Dinner & Team Formation
Friday 7:30 PM - Opening Ceremony & Challenge Briefing
Friday 8:30 PM - API Workshops (M-Pesa, Banking APIs)
Friday 10:00 PM - Hacking Begins!
Saturday 8:00 AM - Breakfast & Mentor Check-ins
Saturday 9:00 AM - Deep Work Sessions
Saturday 12:30 PM - Lunch & Workshops (UX, Pitching, Business Models)
Saturday 3:00 PM - Mentor Office Hours
Saturday 7:00 PM - Dinner & Networking
Saturday 9:00 PM - Late Night Build Session
Sunday 8:00 AM - Breakfast & Final Sprint
Sunday 12:00 PM - Code Freeze & Lunch
Sunday 1:00 PM - Project Submissions & Presentation Practice
Sunday 2:00 PM - Pitches to Judges (5 mins each)
Sunday 5:00 PM - Deliberation & Networking
Sunday 5:45 PM - Awards Ceremony & Closing
Event Details
Date & Time
May 16-18, 2026
Friday 6:00 PM - Sunday 6:00 PM
Location
@iLabAfrica, Strathmore University
Category
competitionDiscover
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