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All About hackUMBC

Join us at UMBC for a 12-hour hackathon happening on April 18th, 2026! Work alongside fellow students, bring your ideas to life, and develop your skills through engaging workshops!


With lots of fun activities, amazing prizes, and swag for all participants, you'll be in for an exciting day!


Curious about the team that makes hackUMBC possible?Meet our organizing team! (Click here)

Prizes
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1st Place

Nintendo Switch 2 (x3)

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2nd Place

Holy Stone Drones (x3)

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3rd Place

Amazon Fire Sticks 4K (x3)

SCHEDULE

hackUMBC 2026 Mini Hackathon Schedule
7:30 AMto8:00 AM
Food

Check In & Breakfast

ITE 233
8:00 AMto8:15 AM
Event

Opening Remarks

ITE 233
8:15 AMto8:30 AM
Event

Coding Begins

10:00 AMto11:00 AM
Workshop

GDG Workshop

ITE 237
12:00 PMto1:00 PM
Food

Lunch

1:00 PMto3:00 PM
Event

Continue Coding

3:00 PMto4:00 PM
Workshop

Cwit Cyber Leads Workshop

ITE 237
6:00 PMto7:00 PM
Food

Dinner

7:00 PMto8:00 PM
Event

Final Touches & Submissions

8:00 PMto9:00 PM
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Judging / Demos / Closing Remarks

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
hackUMBC is UMBC’s official student run hackathon, best known for hosting the university’s annual 24 hour hackathon each fall. It brings together students of all backgrounds and skill levels to learn new technologies, collaborate on creative projects, and build software or hardware solutions in a supportive, hands on environment.
Any high school or university student is welcome! You don’t need to be a UMBC student to participate, though the event will be held on campus.
Click the registration button on our home page and fill out the form. You’ll also have the option to submit your resume!
You can either work solo or in teams of up to 3 members.
You can make anything you want! Web, mobile, hardware, and desktop projects are all encouraged and welcome! However, we strongly discourage building upon existing projects, as they will not be eligible for prizes.
Yes, and we accommodate all dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten free, and common allergies. Just let us know on the registration form!
Not at all! hackUMBC is a great way to learn something new! Workshops for beginners will be readily available to all participants!
We understand that it may be challenging to clear up the whole weekend, so you are allowed to come and go as needed!
Unfortunately, we aren’t able to offer travel reimbursements this year due to budget limitations. We’d still love to have you join us at hackUMBC, and we’ll make sure the weekend is worth the trip!
You can fill out a volunteer interest form that will be released a few weeks before hackUMBC begins. We will also begin looking for new organizers in the spring!
Yes! You can see examples at: https://hackumbc-2025.devpost.com/project-gallery

WORKSHOPS

Check Out Our Workshops!
Explore our workshops below!

GDG Workshop: Getting Started with Google Cloud

Hosted by: Google Developer Groups (GDG)

This Google Developer Groups (GDG) workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of deploying an application on Google Cloud. Attendees will learn how to set up a cloud project, configure authentication, and deploy a live application using Cloud Run. Designed for beginners, this session requires no prior cloud experience.

Digital Detectives: Solving a Cyber Mystery with KC7

Hosted by: CWIT Cyber Leads

Join the CWIT Cyber Leads for a hands-on introduction to cybersecurity analysis. In this workshop, attendees will use the KC7 Cyber platform to bridge the gap between theory and practice. You’ll learn how to navigate security logs, identify malicious activity, and solve a mystery. This is designed for those who love solving puzzles and want to experience the reality of a cyber investigation.

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