ACCN TORONTO

ACCN x Umoja Hackathon
2026-06-27 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship, 55 St. George St, Toronto, ON, M5S 0C9, Canada
ACCN Umoja Robotics is excited to announce the launch of our first-ever Umoja Hacks 2026: Robots for a Resilient Planet!
This FREE activity-packed one-day hackathon invites students in Grades 8–12 to explore how robotics and technology can be used to address real-world, environmental and sustainability challenges. Working in teams, participants will design innovative robotic solutions aimed at creating a more resilient and sustainable future.
Why Participate?
Quality Prizes – Compete for exciting prizes awarded to the top teams and standout projects.
Skill-Building Workshops – Throughout the day, participants will develop valuable skills in:

Problem Solving & Design Thinking
Presentation & Public Speaking
Teamwork & Collaboration
Robotics, Technology, and Innovation

Networking Opportunities – Connect with mentors, industry professionals, university students, and STEM leaders. A list of participating companies and organizations will be announced soon.
Make an Impact – Use creativity, technology, and innovation to tackle important climate and ocean sustainability challenges.
Free Admission – Thanks to our sponsors and partners, there is no cost to attend.
No Experience? No Problem!
Through hands-on workshops and mentorship, you’ll build valuable skills in problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and presenting your ideas with confidence. Whether you’re an experienced coder, robotics enthusiast, aspiring engineer, or completely new to STEM, Umoja Hacks is for you!
Bring your curiosity, bring your ideas, and get ready for a day of innovation, impact, and fun!
Spots are limited! Register early using the QR code in the flyer or the link below.
We look forward to seeing the incredible ideas and solutions that young innovators will create!

Hackathon Registration

Hidden in Plain Sight: Youth Under Pressure
2026-06-06 18:00 - 19:30 | ON
ACCN invites parents, caregivers, and guardians to our Parent to Parent (P2P) webinar exploring the realities facing youth today.
This session will explore the pressures young people are navigating, including:

Peer influence and pressure
Substance use
Gang involvement
Trafficking risks
Online safety and social media concerns

As youth spend more time online and in their communities during the spring and summer months, families will be provided with timely, culturally responsive insights to help recognize early warning signs and respond with confidence. Participants will also gain practical strategies to stay connected and support youth wellbeing.
Special Guests / Presenters:

Joy Brown, Former Peel Police Constable
Kwaku Agyeman, Registered Psychotherapist

This session will include a presentation followed by a question-and-answer period and discussion.
Register today and do not miss this opportunity to gain knowledge, connect with experts, and support the safety and wellbeing of your child.
