HackIllinois 2024.11.1

HackIllinois is an annual hackathon organized by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where students can collaborate to create innovative software and hardware projects over a 48-hour period.

HackIllinois is open to all students, regardless of their experience level or academic background. Participants can be from any university.

Participants should bring their own laptops, chargers, and any other tools they might need for coding. It’s also advisable to bring personal hygiene items, comfy clothes, and snacks.

No, HackIllinois is free to attend! Meals, snacks, and swag are provided at no charge to participants.

Registration for HackIllinois typically occurs on the event’s official website. Interested participants need to fill out a registration form ahead of time.

You can work on any kind of project that involves software or hardware. This might include apps, websites, games, or IoT devices.

Participants can choose to participate solo or in teams. Teams can range from one to four members.

Yes, HackIllinois awards prizes for various categories such as best overall project, best use of technology, and other special awards.

Yes, throughout the hackathon, there will be workshops and mentors available to assist participants with ideas and technical help.

The schedule typically includes opening ceremonies, hacking periods with meals and breaks, workshops, mentorship sessions, and closing ceremonies with project presentations.