​Neo, as the leading open-source, community-driven blockchain platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of the APAC-focused Hackathon, centered around Web3 innovation. 

​Tokyo GAS Station will serve as the first stop of a series of offline events, where Neo will proudly host a two-day hackathon weekend at CryptoBase from July 22 to July 23. We extend a sincere invitation to all Web3 enthusiasts to join us! You can enjoy the Panel Discussion, Web3 Workshops, and the competition to win a $5,000 prize and $1,000 travel grants.  

​If you're unable to attend the Tokyo GAS Station offline event, don't worry! You can still participate by registering and submitting your project online for the Neo APAC Hackathon on its website.

​Prizes and Benefits

​Participants of the Tokyo GAS Station on-site will get the chance to win the following prizes and opportunities.

• ​Excellence Prizes: $5,000 X 2 teams.

• ​Travel grants to the Hong Kong Finale in October: $1,000 X 2 teams.

• ​Invitation to Hong Kong Finale and compete for $10,000 prize.

• ​Chance to share the $1 million post-hackathon grant fund.

• ​Media coverage, industry connection, and investment opportunities. 

​Light Agenda

​Day 1 July 22nd

​08:00 AM - 10:00 AM Check in
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Opening Remark
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM Neo Grants Intro
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Tech Stack Intro
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Smart Contract Writing in C#
11:15 AM - 11:50 AM Panel Discussion: Leveraging Japanese Cultural Advantages in the NFT and GameFi Space (JP)
11:50 AM - 12: 25 PM Panel Discussion: Growth and Future of SocialFi and Web3 Community Economics in Japan (EN)
12:25 PM Afterwards Hacking

​Day 2 July 23rd 

​8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Check in
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Workshop Session 2 -  Scaling Blockchains With Rollups and Zero-Knowledge Proofs
9:30 AM - 15:30 AM Hackathon - Developers' Focused Work Session
15:30 AM - 18:30 PM Project demo, Q&A, review
18:30 PM afterward: Winner announcement, and celebration

​Important Links

​About Neo
About Neo APAC Hackathon
Neo APAC Hackathon Handbook
Rules and Judging Criteria
Contact Neo: Please join Neo Discord. 

​Notes:

​Regarding Photography:
Please be aware that photos will be taken during the event for promotional purposes, including press releases and social media. 

​Regarding Participation of Minors:
Participants under the age of 18 cannot register for the Hackathon.

​Regarding Alcohol during Event Time:
Alcoholic beverages may be provided during the networking time. However, the consumption of alcohol by minors is strictly prohibited. If any underage individuals are found consuming alcohol, they will be immediately asked to leave by the event organizers.