Nomad Futurist to Support Canada’s Largest Student-Run Hackathon, CxC Hackathon
February 4, 2025 – New York, NY – Nomad Futurist, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering innovation and education within the data infrastructure and technology sectors, is proud to announce its participation in the CxC Hackathon, powered by Federato, Canada’s largest student-run hackathon. Organized by the University of Waterloo Data Science Club, the event is set to bring together student minds and industry leaders to tackle real-world challenges through creative, tech-driven solutions.
The two-week hackathon kicks off on Saturday, February 8, 2025, and as a Silver Sponsor, Nomad Futurist will be onsite to support participants and share valuable insights. During the Opening Ceremony, Ilissa Miller — Advisor to the Board and Ambassador for the Nomad Futurist Foundation, and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of iMiller Public Relations (iMPR) — will take the stage to introduce the foundation’s mission and its commitment to inspiring and empowering the next generation of technology leaders. Later that day, Miller will lead an engaging workshop, offering participants and students further opportunities to learn and grow with a sneak peak at the Nomad Futurist learning and development platform.
“Nomad Futurist is thrilled to be part of an event that not only showcases the extraordinary talent of students but also encourages collaboration between academia and industry,” said Nabeel Mahmood, Co-Founder at Nomad Futurist. “The CxC Hackathon aligns perfectly with our mission to inspire and empower the next generation of technology leaders to drive meaningful change.”
The CxC Hackathon offers participants the opportunity to work alongside peers and mentors, build impactful projects, and gain exposure to industry insights. Through challenges with real-life applications, the event provides an ideal platform for students to enhance their technical expertise and problem-solving skills while contributing to the broader technology ecosystem. Nomad Futurist’s involvement in the upcoming event highlights its commitment to cultivating a future-ready workforce equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.
For more information about Nomad Futurist and its initiatives, please visit www.nomadfuturist.org/foundation.
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About Nomad Futurist
The Nomad Futurist Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to demystify the world of digital infrastructure and the related technologies that impact every aspect of our daily lives. Our primary focus is to empower and inspire younger generations through exposure to the underlying technologies that power our digital world and cultivate the next generation of industry leaders. Through the contributions of our supporters, we are launching global programs in partnership with a range of education providers, NGOs and other nonprofit organizations committed to educating children in underprivileged communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and opening up opportunities for growth and new career paths.
To donate to the Nomad Futurist Foundation, please visit: http://nomadfuturist.org/foundation.
About University of Waterloo Data Science Club
UW Data Science Club is one of the largest academic clubs at the University of Waterloo. Our mission is to advance the data science community at the University of Waterloo, inspiring the data science leaders of the future by building an inclusive community to bridge the gap between academics and the industry. Every year, DSC hosts CxC, Canada's largest student-run datathon, which brings together students and companies to build projects that solve real-world problems.
