CodeFest 2026 by ColorStackBU

Welcome to CodeFest 2026! 🚀

• Beginner-Friendly: Never been to a hackathon? No problem! We feature a dedicated First-Time Hacker Track and newbie-friendly team rules to ensure beginners have a strong shot at winning.
• Mentorship & Workshops: Learn hardware development, software engineering, and pitching strategies from experienced mentors and organizers.
• World-Class Sponsors: Connect directly with representatives and recruiters from Bloomberg, Chobani, M&T Bank, Monster Energy, and Red Bull!
• Open to All College Students: Attendance is open to any student currently enrolled in a university or community college.

Day 1: Saturday, October 24, 2026

• 11:00 AM — Participant Check-In Opens & Breakfast (Classroom Wing, 3rd Floor)
• 11:30 AM — Mandatory Opening Ceremony & Keynote Kickoff
• 12:00 PM — In-Person Team Matching Session
• 12:30 PM — Team Signup Deadline & Initial Check-In Closes
• 2:00 PM — Lunch
• 3:00 PM — Workshop: Hack Master with Jose Cruz
• 7:30 PM — Dinner & Continued Hacking
• 11:00 PM — Venue Closes for the Night (Participants must vacate building; off-site hacking allowed)

Day 2: Sunday, October 25, 2026

• 10:30 AM — Classroom Wing Venue Re-Opens
• 11:00 AM — Breakfast
• 2:00 PM — Lunch
• 6:00 PM — HARD SUBMISSION DEADLINE ON DEVPOST (No late entries accepted)
• 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM — Project Judging Session
• 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM — Closing Ceremony & Award Presentations

• Discord: Join our official Discord server for real-time announcements, mentor support, and team formation.
• Instagram: @colorstackbu