Hackathons around the World

Hack the Nest

Completed

September 20-21 • Tysons Corner, VA

This September, join 300 hackers for the DMV area's largest high school hackathon. Hack the Nest is a collaborative coding event where participants (also called hackers) bring their innovative ideas to life in just one weekend. Whether it's 2am-debugging with cookies or karaoke, our ultimate goal is to host an unforgettable experience for an audience normally barred from hackathons.

Hack the Colosseum

Completed

October 18 • Ellicott City, MD

Hack the Colosseum envisions a vibrant and collaborative community of student programmers. By bringing students from diverse backgrounds and experiences together, we aim to cultivate an innovative and supportive learning environment that inspires creativity and encourages growth. Through hands-on workshops, mentoring, and team challenges, we strive to inspire the next generation of tech leaders and innovators here in the DMV.

Bug Bash

Completed

Nov 7-9 • Bengaluru, KA, India

Bug Bash 2025 is Bengaluru's overnight student hackathon where aviation, AI, hardware, fintech, health, and immersive media builders sprint side by side. Sign up solo and we'll slot you into a squad of 3-5 so every team ships something real by dawn.

Synthax

Upcoming

November 15-16 • Bengaluru, KA, India

Synthax is a space where students explore, code, and build together. Its a collaborative tech playground for all skill levels, from total beginners to curious creators.

shady.Hacks

Upcoming

December 1 • Pittsburgh, PA

This December, join us at Shady Side Academy for a Saturday filled with innovation and creativity. Our high school hackathon brings together the brightest young minds in Pittsburgh to compete, compute, and connect. Build innovative solutions and network with peers.

QuHacks

Upcoming

December 14 • Laurel, MD

QuHacks is a day-long hackathon by students, for students. Join us for a day of creation, innovation, and fun with fellow middle and high schoolers interested in coding. From seasoned coding veterans to first-time programmers, all are welcome to join. Discover your ability to create change by developing technology to solve real-world problems, attend workshops, and meet some new friends. We can't wait to see you there!

Hack the Ram

Upcoming

January • Gibsonia, PA

Hack the Ram is a FREE, 12-hour invention marathon hosted at Pine-Richland High School. Participants with any level of programming or hardware experience are invited to work together and create a technology project from scratch. This event is open to all 6th to 12th grade students in the Pittsburgh area. We will have multiple seminars throughout the day to help you either learn how to code for the first time or fine tune your skills. Best of all, there will be free food, drinks, and t shirts for all of our participants. Bring your friends and prepare for an amazing weekend!

HackNA

Upcoming

March • Wexford, PA

HackNA is a high school hackathon, hosted by the team from North Allegheny Senior High School. During the competition, you will create a software or hardware project from scratch based on a central theme revealed at the opening ceremony. No prior experience is required – we welcome anyone interested and will be providing workshops and mentor expertise to help you get started! At the end of the competition, teams will pitch their project to a panel of judges in a chance to win sponsored prizes and rewards.

Hack the Land

Upcoming

July 25-26 • Cleveland, OH

This July, Join over 100+ teen hackers in Cleveland, Ohio at our first high-school hackathon organized by high-schoolers! Hack the Land is a social coding/engineering event, where teen hackers/participants turn their ideas to reality in just one weekend. Whether it's 2am-debugging with cookies or karaoke, our ultimate goal is to host an unforgettable experience for participants.

April 9 • Augusta, GA

Silicon Georgia is Silicon's first member hackathon in the state of Georgia. Competitors attend completely free of cost (lunch included!) and have the opportunity to win cash prizes and more. During the competition, you will create some sort of project using skills in Computer Science and Engineering to solve a problem which will be announced at the start of the hackathon.

Parkland CS Hackathon

Upcoming

April 9 • Allentown, PA

Hackathon launched by the Computer Science club at Parkland High School. Competitors attend completely free of cost (lunch included!) and have the opportunity to win cash prizes and more. During the competition, you will create some sort of project using skills in Computer Science and Engineering to solve a problem which will be announced at the start of the hackathon.