diff --git a/cookiecutter.yaml b/cookiecutter.yaml
index 1675fe4..55f5e0b 100644
--- a/cookiecutter.yaml
+++ b/cookiecutter.yaml
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ banner:
     new_window: false
   image: https://geohackweek.github.io/assets/images/banner.jpg
 # The opening session of the event with UTC offset
-event_countdown: "2023-08-07T08:30:00-07:00"
+event_countdown: "2024-08-07T08:30:00-07:00"
 about:
   description: Hackweeks are participant-driven events that strive to create
     welcoming spaces for participants to learn new things, build community and