Pei Hwa Hackathon 2026
On 3 June 2026, Pulse of Tomorrow President Cogan Ng represented our society as a robotics judge at the Pei Hwa Hackathon 2026. Returning to his former secondary school was a meaningful full-circle moment, especially as Pei Hwa Minecraft, a project he started five years ago, was also part of the event. The hackathon gave students the opportunity to present technology-driven ideas focused on building a smarter and kinder future.
Pulse of Tomorrow President Cogan Ng Serves as Robotics Judge at Pei Hwa Hackathon 2026
On 3 June 2026, Pulse of Tomorrow President Cogan Ng represented the organisation as a robotics judge at the Pei Hwa Hackathon 2026, held at Pei Hwa Secondary School.
For Cogan, the occasion was especially meaningful. As a former student of Pei Hwa Secondary School, he was returning to a school that had played an important part in his own journey.
When his former teacher, Mrs Ang, invited him to join the judging panel, he happily accepted the opportunity to give back.
Supporting the Next Generation of Young Innovators
The Pei Hwa Hackathon 2026 invited students to design and present physical prototypes based on the theme, “Innovating with Kindness: Caring for People and the Planet”.
The theme encouraged students to think beyond building something technically impressive. It challenged them to consider how innovation can be used with empathy and purpose to address real-world issues affecting people and the environment.
During the showcase, students presented their ideas to the judging panel, demonstrated their prototypes, and answered questions about the problems they were trying to solve.
The projects involved tools and concepts such as micro:bit and UNIHIKER microcontrollers, sensors, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things.
“It was genuinely encouraging to see students step forward, explain their thinking, and share what they had built. Some were nervous at first, but they still pushed through and presented their ideas,” Cogan said.
A Full-Circle Moment
Cogan had previously been involved in the Pei Hwa Hackathon for four years, including three years as a presenter.
Returning as a judge marked a meaningful change in role. Instead of presenting his own ideas, he was entrusted with listening to students, asking questions, and encouraging them as they developed their confidence and creativity.
The event was also significant for another reason: Pei Hwa Minecraft was present at the showcase.
Cogan started the student-led project five years ago while he was still a secondary school student.
Seeing the project continue to grow within the school community while returning as a judge made the event a particularly memorable full-circle moment.
Coordinating Pei Hwa Minecraft While Judging
While serving on the robotics judging panel, Cogan also coordinated Pei Hwa Minecraft alongside its current team.
Managing both responsibilities at the same time was not easy. However, the Pei Hwa Minecraft team worked independently and ensured that the project ran smoothly throughout the event.
Pulse of Tomorrow would like to thank Cayden, James, Jay, and Raymond for their efforts and dedication.
Creating Space for Young People to Experiment
At Pulse of Tomorrow, we believe that young people should be given the space to experiment, collaborate, and turn their ideas into something tangible.
Opportunities such as the Pei Hwa Hackathon are valuable not only because students get to work with technology, but also because they learn to communicate their ideas, solve problems, and build the confidence to try something new.
Innovation should not only be about creating smarter solutions. It should also be about building a kinder and more inclusive future.
We would like to thank Mrs Ang and Pei Hwa Secondary School for inviting our President to be part of this meaningful event.
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