PawHacks 1.0 will be held on the Northeastern Oakland campus (5000 MacArthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94613) from March 15, 2024 to March 17, 2024.

PawHacks 1.0 will be in person only on the Oakland campus.

PawHacks 1.0 is a 3 day long hackathon, officially starting on March 15 and ending on March 17 with the extra time being dedicated to prepared speaker events and workshops.

Participants will have the chance to receive a plethora of prizes and merchandise throughout the event! Every hacker will get a PawHacks t-shirt, swag from our partners, and lots of stickers! Additionally, both PawHacks and our sponsors will be giving out tons of prizes to winning teams, which you can learn more about here.

Food will be provided for all participants. Snacks will be provided all day round and meals will be catered.

There are no additional fees, sign up fees, or fees of any kind attached to PawHacks. You are welcome to bring money in case of any emergency but the event itself will not cost any money.

The number of members per team ranges from two to four, so if you don’t have a team, don’t worry! Our team will randomly set you up with a group. If you have someone in mind however, you'll be able to choose them to work with you during the application process.

PawHacks is open to coders of all experience levels! Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or an expert with years of coding under your belt, this hackathon is for you.

If you’re having trouble coming up with an idea, attend our workshop and speaker events to gain invaluable insight from people in the industry.

Participants will be provided with designated areas to stay overnight—if they intend to do so. These areas will be well-equipped with outlets, lighting, and Wi-Fi for hacking to continue 24/7. Unfortunately, PawHacks will not be providing beds for people to sleep in.

Participants will get opportunities to get involved in a variety of different events, besides the main hacking event. There will be speakers from well established companies as well as startups that will provide their expert advice and mentorship. Additionally, there will be workshops to learn different skills and social events to give participants a chance to meet industry professionals and other participants.

PawHacks offers a golden opportunity for collaborative project building with peers, not just for the sake of winning a hackathon but as a platform to acquire real-world skills applicable to your future career. Your project becomes a gateway to networking, allowing you to forge valuable connections and share an unforgettable experience with other passionate students. Beyond hacking hours, numerous opportunities exist to meet industry professionals and student teams on campus.

PawHacks is open to all college students above the age of 18.

PawHacks 1.0 will have a theme and it will be announced at the beginning of the hackathon. All teams will be challenged to make a project either based on or solving the theme provided.