Better-Hack 2025[ET]

Join us for an incredible 24-hour hackathon experience. Build amazing projects, learn from industry experts, and connect with fellow developers in an environment designed to push the boundaries of what's possible.

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Schedule

A full day and night of coding, learning, and networking. Here's what to expect.

Afternoon Session (Oct 04)

12:30pm - 05:00pm

12:30

Registration & Welcome

Check-in and networking
Check-inNetworking
02:00

Opening Ceremony

Welcome Speech and Hackathon Rules
WelcomeIntroductionRules
02:30

Keynote: Building an AI company

Biniyam Daniel - CEO and Founder, Addis AI
AIEntrepreneurship
03:00

Keynote: The Journey Behind the Tap

Bereket (Onyx) Daniel
DesignUIFigma
03:30

Keynote: The Case for Open Source Companies

Fraol (Frectonz) Lemecha
OSSTeams
04:00

Keynote: Picking Your Dev Tools

Mohammed (Dough Nut) Ibrahim
DevToolOSS


Evening & Night Session (Oct 04)

04:30pm - 12:00am

04:30

Networking and Snacks

Networking with Guests & others
NetworkingSnacks
05:30

Hackathon Kickoff!

Start building your amazing projects
CodingDesignPlanning
08:00

Dinner with Organizers

Eat dinner while sharing experiences with organizers
DinnerOrganizers
09:00

Hackathon Continues!

Keep building
IterationsImplementation
12:00

Midnight Snack and Games

Fuel up for the night
SnacksGames


Final Day (Oct 05)

06:00am - 12:00pm

06:00

Breakfast

Fuel up for the morning
BreakfastEnergy
07:00

Mentor Feedbacks

Get feedback from mentors
FeedbackMentorship
12:00

Lunch

Fuel up for the afternoon
LunchEnergy
01:00

Final Touches

Keep building
PolishBug Fixes
02:00

Demo Time

Present your projects to the judges
DemoJudging
04:00

Judging & Prizes

Winners announced and prizes awarded
JudgingPrizesCelebration
05:00

Better Auth 1 Year Anniversary

Celebrating this major milestone
CelebrationClosing


Featured Speakers

Learn from industry leaders and successful founders who are shaping the future of technology.

Biniyam Daniel
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Biniyam Daniel

CEO and Founder of Addis AI
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Organizers

Meet the passionate team behind Better Hack, dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience.

KinfeMichael Tariku
Organizer

KinfeMichael Tariku

Founder & OSS Maintainer
Dagmawi Esayas
Organizer

Dagmawi Esayas

Founder of ScholarXIV
Chapi Mengistu
Organizer

Chapi Mengistu

CEO & Co-Founder of Snapwre Technologies
Freab Mesfin
Organizer

Freab Mesfin

Creative Developer


Sponsors

Thank you to our amazing sponsors who make Better Hack possible.

BETTER-AUTH.
DIAMOND PARTNER

The modern authentication library for developers



About Better Hack

Join us for an incredible 24-hour hackathon experience where innovation meets collaboration. Build amazing projects, learn from industry experts, and connect with fellow developers in an environment designed to push the boundaries of what's possible.

Event Details

Date & Time

October 4-5, 2025 • Starting at 12:30 PM (EAT) • 24 hours of non-stop innovation

Participants

Open to developers, designers, and innovators • Teams of 3-5 members

Guests & Speakers

Industry leaders • Keynote speeches and workshops • Mentorship and networking opportunities