SHARKHACK
⚡ April 4th–5th, 2026

CODE AGAINST THE MACHINE SharkHack 2026

Join SharkHack for a punk-rock weekend to build projects that inspire and reclaim technology. 24 hours. Prizes.

📍 SIMMONS UNIVERSITY  /  FREE TO ATTEND  /  ALL SKILL LEVELS

★ REGISTER NOW MENTOR → JUDGE →
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// Our Manifesto

THE
MISSION

SharkHack 2026 is a punk-rock inspired hackathon where builders will reclaim technology and create on their own terms, to be loud, bold, and original. This is a space for rebellious ideas, creative experimentation, and people who want to challenge the status quo of tech. Join us to break conventions, build something real, and prove the future of tech belongs to its makers.

WHAT WE STAND FOR
  • Technology that serves communities
  • Open doors, beginners belong here as much as experts
  • Being bold and authentic, creating something honest and meaningful
  • Mentorship from builders who've been in the trenches

// Timeline

THE
SCHEDULE

8:00 AM
DOORS OPEN — CHECK IN
Grab your badge, swag, and caffeine.
9:30 AM
OPENING CEREMONY
Welcome remarks, sponsor intros, and the keynote address.
10:15 AM
TEAM UP — HACKING BEGINS
Form your crew, pick your track, and start building.
12:30 PM
LUNCH
Get some grub, then get back to it.
2:00–4:00 PM
RED BULL DJ
Live DJ set from our Red Bull sponsors. Raise the roof.
4:15 PM
WORKSHOP: TBA
Optional workshop to charge up your project.
6:00 PM
DINNER + MENTOR HOURS
Have a meal. Flag down a mentor for a real industry chat.
12:00 AM
MIDNIGHT SNACKS — KEEP GOING
We'll keep the lights on, keep building!
6:00–8:00 AM
BREAKFAST — FINAL PUSH
Fuel up. You're almost there.
8:30 AM
SUBMISSIONS DUE
All projects submitted to Devpost.
9:00 AM
PROJECT EXPO
Demo your build. Judges and attendees circulate the floor.
11:00 AM
AWARDS CEREMONY
Top teams announced. Prizes. Chaos. Applause.
12:30 PM
FAREWELL
Trade numbers. Stay in touch. Come back next year.

// Keynote

FEATURED
SPEAKER

TBA
Keynote Speaker
COMING SOON
Stay tuned...

Our keynote speaker will be announced soon. Watch this space

// Competition Tracks

HACK
TRACKS

01
🎨
RIOT IN THE GALLERY

Projects that blend tech with art, music, design, performance, or digital expression. Make something that provokes and inspires.

02
🔒
OFF-GRID

Privacy, security, and digital autonomy. Build something to take back control of your data and digital life.

03
✊
CODE FOR A CAUSE

Activism, civic tech, community. Build a tool to support a community important to you.

04
⚡
THE ALT

Experiemntal, weird, DIY. Something unexpected or an alternative version of something you love, but could be better.

// Organizers

THE
CREW

Selma R
SELMA RAHMAN
Co-Director
Web-Developer
Buzeinep Mamytova
Co-Director
Mirada
Mirada Makhmutova
Sponsor Outreach
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Tuba Siddiiqui
Social Media
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Jenn
Jenn Leishman
Event Planning
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// Partners In Crime

OUR
SPONSORS

// Get In Touch

TALK
TO US

✉
📍
Location
Simmons University
📅
Date
April 4–5, 2026

// Got Questions

GOT
ANSWERS

Any university or college student. Your major doesn't matter. Your experience level doesn't matter. You are welcome to join.
Up to 4 people. Come with a team or find your crew during the formation session at the start of the event.
Nope! Participation is free, meals are free, swag is free. That's the whole point, come and have fun!
No, some of the best projects start as a vague feeling. We have brainstorm sessions and workshops to spark ideas too.
Laptop, charger, student ID, anything you want to hack with. Sleeping bag if you're going overnight mode.
Impact, technical execution, design, and presentation. We care about what it does more than how many libraries you imported.