Join UGA for its 3rd annual Hackathon!
This year is all about going back to the basics. Come find out what a hackathon is all about!
Hackathons are all about groups of dedicated people coming together at a workspace to create something awesome. The 36 hour
hackathon is free and open to anyone.
It includes mentors, free food, video game competitions, social mixers and more. There's even mixers at the event
for anyone that still needs to find some teammates!
Hackathon creations usually revolve around technology. Hardware, programs, games, and apps are great choices, but these are
only a few examples.
At a hackathon, you can make anything you want. From projectors created out of trash, to exciting new apps, to
wacky inventions... the possibilities are endless!
| 05 | PM | Check in opens |
| 07 | PM | Opening ceremony |
| 08 | PM | Dinner |
| 08 | PM | Check in closes |
| 09 | PM | First Time Hackers / Team Building |
| 10 | PM | Cyber Security Workshop |
| 11 | PM | Building Apps for Google Assistant |
| 12 | AM | Sleeping room opens |
| 12 | AM | UGAHacks Late-Night Challenges |
| 08 | AM | Breakfast |
| 10 | AM | Python/Machine Learning Workshop with Data Dawgs |
| 11 | AM | WebDev Workshop with AJ |
| 12 | PM | Resume / Technical Interview Workshop with WIT |
| 01 | PM | Google App Engine |
| 02 | PM | Lunch |
| 03 | PM | Undergrads in the Tech Industry |
| 04 | PM | !Light Challenge |
| 05 | PM | Technology at The Home Depot |
| 06 | PM | Docker Workshop |
| 08 | PM | Dinner |
| 09 | PM | Karaoke |
| 11 | PM | Smash Tournament with Mindgame |
| 01 | AM | UGAHacks Late-Night Challenges |
| 08 | AM | Breakfast |
| 09 | AM | Submissions |
| 10 | AM | Expo |
| 11 | AM | Judging |
| 12 | PM | Closing Ceremony |
All students! We welcome all undergraduates and graduate students to attend. Professionals and other guests are welcome to attend as mentors or volunteers.
Nothing! The entire event and its amazing perks are free for all participants, including meals and snacks to keep you powered throughout the weekend.
UGAHacks will be hosted at UGA's very own Thinc Studios, at 225 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30601. Free parking is available nearby starting at 5PM. For more info, check UGA's parking guide here.
Great! We love your excitement! Volunteers can apply with this form here! Mentors, we'd love it if you could reach out to us at hello@ugahacks.com!
Laptops, phones, chargers, and other tools you might need for your project. If you're staying overnight, bring the necessary toiletries, and possibly a sleeping bag. Additionally, please bring your official student ID or government ID (no photocopies allowed).
No. All UGAHacks projects must begin at the hackathon. You are not permitted to begin a hackathon project before this event.
Don't sweat it! You're free to join any existing team or form a new one when you get there. We'll also provide ample opportunities for hackers to meet each other and brainstorm some amazing ideas.
There's no hard limit but we recommend teams be at most 4 people.
Prizes will be a surprise! :) And you can win them by participating in sponsored challenges (which will be announced at the hackathon) or by winning the judges' interest in your project.
You can if you want, but we'll have food readily available for hackers all weekend. The venue is right in Downtown Athens too, so there's some great places to eat nearby as well! Please note that if you require any specific diets, we are not able to guarantee those accommodations.
We'll have designated sleeping areas for hackers, but they will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. You're welcome and even encouraged to bring a sleeping bag!
Please state that you are seeking a travel reimbursement on your application. Travel reimbursement will be issued on a case by case basis.
We welcome all high schoolers who are interested. Please email us at hello@ugahacks.com for further information.
You can find out more by visiting the MLH Code of Conduct page.
We'd love to answer them. Feel free to drop us an email at hello@ugahacks.com.
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By sponsoring UGAHacks, your company can have an opportunity to inspire new programmers while also reaching out to and recruiting the rising stars of the tech world. Please reach out to our sponsor chair for more information.
