Schedule & Timeline
Key dates and milestones for the challenge.
Event Schedule
Kick-off Event – January 23, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 – 7:00 pm | Arrival & Registration |
| 7:00 – 7:10 pm | Welcome from the Chief of Police |
| 7:10 – 7:20 pm | Remarks from Celio / PK |
| 7:20 – 7:30 pm | Challenge Overview |
| 7:30 – 8:15 pm | Panel Discussion: YRP Data & Insights |
| 8:15 – 8:25 pm | Next Steps & Participant Logistics |
| 8:25 – 8:30 pm | Closing & Informal Q&A |
Closing Event & Finale – January 29, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 – 7:00 pm | Arrival & Networking |
| 7:00 – 7:15 pm | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 7:15 – 8:15 pm | Top 5 Finalist Presentations |
| 8:15 – 8:35 pm | Judges’ Deliberation & Audience Engagement |
| 8:35 – 8:45 pm | Secondary Prize Announcements |
| 8:45 – 8:55 pm | Top 3 Winner Announcements |
| 8:55 – 9:00 pm | Closing Remarks |
Program Timeline
Follow the phases below to stay on top of each stage of the challenge.
Phase 1
Registration Opens
January 5
University of Toronto students apply to participate by confirming eligibility and sharing why they want to take part in the challenge.
Phase 2
Team Confirmation & Access Granted
January 22
Teams confirm final members and designate a team captain. Confirmed teams receive access to the AWS innovation environment and YRP data resources.
Phase 3
Kick-off Event
January 23
Official launch of the challenge, including the challenge overview, expectations, judging criteria, and next steps.
Phase 4
Hacking & Development Period
January 23 – January 26
Teams design, build, and refine their solutions following the kick-off event.
Phase 5
Submissions Due
January 26, 11:59 pm
Final deadline for teams to submit all required materials for judging through the challenge platform.
Phase 6
Semi-Final Judging
January 27 – January 28
Submissions are reviewed and scored by judges, and the top teams are selected to advance.
Phase 7
Closing Event & Final Presentations
January 29
The top five teams are announced live and present their solutions to judges. Winners are selected and prizes are awarded.