What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is a weekend-long event where students come together to learn the latest technologies & build innovative projects.
About
UB Hacking is the University at Buffalo’s official student-run hackathon. Our hackathon is a 24 hour event during which students work individually or in groups to create projects, interact with new people, and have fun!
UB Hacking 2021 will be held virtually and in-person on November 6-7. Students of all experience levels and backgrounds are invited to participate in our event! Be ready for a weekend full of action pack fun and learning to build innovative projects. You do not want to miss out on the opportunity to put together something unforgettable! Feel free to check out our 24-hour stream on the "Streams" tab above.
FAQs
Who can attend?
If you’re currently a college or high school student, you’re welcome to register! We accept participants on a rolling basis and you will be notified when you are accepted.
Can I attend in-person?
Only University at Buffalo students will be able to attend the hackathon physically.
What if I don’t know how to code?
No worries, UB Hacking is the perfect place and time to learn! We welcome attendees from all skill levels and technical backgrounds. We’ll have introductory workshops for you to learn new skills, industry mentors to help you out, and great tools to build your first project. Whether you’ve never coded before or have lots of experience, there’s a place for you at UB Hacking!
Do I need to have a group?
Nope! You can be a lone wolf, come with a team (no more than four people), or join other hackers at UB Hacking. Additionally, we’ll have team building activities to help you find the right teammates!
What do I need for this event?
You just need a device that can connect to the internet and a willingness to grow and learn to get in on the action!
What is the cost to attend?
This event is free for all who attend! We’ll be providing the workshops, activites, and other digital tools!
Will there be swag?
Yes! In addition to digital swag, you will be able to earn points to receive physical swag after the event. More information is coming soon!
Can I use past projects?
True to the spirit of hackathons, you may not submit your past projects to UB Hacking 2021. Similarly, you may not submit your UB Hacking 2021 project to other hackathons either. Only projects created during the event will be eligible for prizes.
What are the prizes?
More information on prizes coming soon $$ 👀
I have more questions!?
Contact us at contact@ubhacking.com or any other social media we have!
How can I become a sponsor?
If you'd like to sponsor, please send us an email at sponsorship@ubhacking.com and our team will get back to you promptly!
Sponsors
If you are interested in being a sponsor of UB Hacking 2021, please reach out to us!
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Highlights from UB Hacking 2020
Leads
Gaurav
Co-Director
Logan
Co-Director
Daniel
Food-Mentor
Osho
Food-Mentor
Megan
Graphics
Prasoon
Graphics
Noorul
Logistics
Rrucha
Logistics
Ahana
Publicity
Cailey
Publicity
Max
Sponsorship
Radhika
Sponsorship
Jonathan
Venue
Rebecca
Venue
Ken
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