Hack CMU

What is HackCMU?

HackCMU is Carnegie Mellon's premier hackathon, a 24-hour beginner-friendly challenge where creativity, code, and caffeine collide. Rally your crew and turn bold ideas into reality! Here is our official website: https://www.acmatcmu.com/hackcmu2026/

September 11th, 2026

1. 5:00 – 6:00 pm Boarding Tepper Simmons Auditorium

   Check in with organizers and find your team members.

2. 6:00 – 6:30 pm Departure Tepper Simmons Auditorium

   Join us for the opening ceremony of HackCMU 2026!

3. 7:00 – 9:00 pm Dinner + Sponsor Expo Tepper Simmons Auditorium

   Meet our amazing event sponsors!

4. 12:00 – 1:00 am Midnight Cafe Halte Tepper Simmons Auditorium

   Fuel up with late-night snacks!

September 12th, 2026

1. 12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch Tepper Simmons Auditorium

   Grab a bite before submitting your final project.

2. 4:00 pm Baggage Check Google Form

   Submit your project description and track selection.

3. 4:00 – 6:30 pm Platform Showcase Tepper Simmons Auditorium

   Show off your amazing project to everyone!

4. 6:30 – 7:00 pm Dinner Tepper Simmons Auditorium

   Relax and enjoy dinner with fellow hackers.

5. 7:00 – 8:00 pm Arrival Tepper Simmons Auditorium

   We hope you continue to reach for the stars!