What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is where you turn your crazy ideas into real stuff. Hundreds of hackers from across California will gather and build something they're passionate about. You take care of building. We'll take care of you.

We will be following MLH's Code Of Conduct.

We participate in Major League Hacking (MLH) as a MLH Member Event. You authorize us to share certain application/registration information for event administration, ranking, MLH administration, pre and post-event informational e-mails, and occasional messages about hackathons in line with the MLH Privacy Policy.

Who can attend?

HackDavis is open to all majors! As long as you're prepared to learn, brainstorm, and build cool things, we welcome you to join. We will be holding workshops where students can learn how to use new and upcoming tools that assist with web development, mobile development, and more.

Why social good?

We find that hackathons often don't result with projects as practical solutions to specific societal problems and we're looking to change that. Our goal is to foster a community that uses technology to pave the way for social change. In addition, we will be donating money to participating non-profits.

What can I build?

You can build whatever your heart desires, whether its a web app, mobile app, hardware hack, or an open source tool. Any project under one of the three tracks (health/wellness, education, and environment) is recommended.

What if I don't have a team or idea?

Don't worry, we'll have team forming sessions before the hackathon. We'll make sure you're equipped and ready to go!

How much does it cost?

HackDavis is free for all admitted participants. Don't sweat it! We gotchu for your WiFi, meals, caffeine, swag, and workspace for the entire weekend. Info on travel reimbursements will be released closer to the event date.