HooHacks 2026

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HooHacks is a team of UVA students who run HooHacks, Virginia's biggest hackathon and one of the 50 biggest collegiate hackathons in the US. HooHacks also plans Ideathon, a tech entrepreneurship networking event. Our goal is to make learning and using software development in UVA and other colleges more accessible and fun! HooHacks 2025 Stats 800+ HACKERS 24 HOURS 150+ PROJECTS $12,000+ IN PRIZES What is a hackathon? A hackathon is a 24-hour tech event for teams of students to learn new skills, build cool tech projects, and meet tons of other students and tech professionals. There will be food, awesome workshops, and super cool swag for all hackers! How much will it cost? There is absolutely no cost for attending UVA’s hackathon! We'll provide the resources for you to participate comfortably. Do I need a team? If you are planning to compete for a prize, you may be in a team of 1-4 people. If you don't have one yet, no worries! We will have a team formation workshop before hacking begins. Who can attend? All current undergraduate, graduate, and high school students at least 18 years of age may attend HooHacks. No coding experience is necessary! Non-STEM majors, first-time hackers, and beginner coders are welcome and encouraged to join us! What are the logistics? HooHacks will be held in-person at the University of Virginia! Attendees will need to follow all university and local health guidelines, as well as the MLH Code of Conduct. More details will be provided closer to the event date. What are the benefits? Attending HooHacks is a great opportunity to learn new skills, network with peers and industry professionals, and potentially win exciting prizes! Plus, it's a fun way to challenge yourself and work on projects you're passionate about.