Haven Ahmedabad

About the EventWelcome to Haven Ahmedabad, a beginner-friendly, 24-hour problem-solving game jam tailored specifically for high school students. Scheduled for November 14th to 15th, this event invites programmers, artists, and engineers to spend 24 immersive hours together building fun computer games.Following in the footsteps of major gatherings like Daydream and Campfire Ahmedabad (which was hosted at Ahmedabad University on February 28, 2026, as part of Hack Club's worldwide network of 100 concurrent events and 7,000 attendees), Haven brings the vibrant energy of global hackathons right to your doorstep. Organized under Hack Club—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering over 50,000 teenagers worldwide to code—this is your space to innovate, create, and collaborate.Our MissionOur mission is to inspire the next generation of makers across Gujarat and beyond by introducing you to game development in a fun, collaborative, and low-stakes environment. Working in teams, you will tackle exciting challenges and build incredible projects that enhance your creativity, collaboration, and innovation skills. For us, hacking is all about problem-solving, making cool projects, and forging lifelong friendships with fellow coders, makers, and artists. Whether you are writing your first line of code or designing your next masterpiece, Haven is designed to help you discover the joy of creating.Why Ahmedabad?Ahmedabad is the ultimate home for Haven. As India's first UNESCO World Heritage City and home to world-class institutions like IIT Gandhinagar, CEPT, and NID, the city has always been a buzzing hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Rooted in the local spirit of jugaad (innovative problem-solving) and collaboration—from our historic textile mills to today's thriving startup ecosystem—young makers across neighborhoods from Navrangpura and Satellite to Maninagar and Vastrapur are brimming with potential. Haven Ahmedabad brings together young creators from all over to learn, build, and grow together.What to ExpectBeginner-Friendly Atmosphere: No prior game jam experience? No problem! Dive into coding and design in a supportive, low-stakes environment.24 Hours of Creation: Spend an intense, fun-filled day and night building games, learning from peers, and bringing your ideas to life.Community & Mentorship: Connect with fellow high school coders, artists, and engineers, draw inspiration from your peers, and build lasting friendships.RequirementsDemographics: The event is open to high school students (almost all under 18) who are excited to code.Technology: Attendees need to bring their own devices and setup to code, with Wi-Fi and power outlets provided at the venue to support participants.Safety & Permissions: Attendees must follow the official Code of Conduct. Leaving the premises is restricted except during designated, parent-approved outdoor activities with the appropriate parental waiver signed.Join us, build something amazing, and help shape the future of tech in Ahmedabad!