about this event
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!
September 11th, 2026: 5:00–6:00 pm - Boarding (Tepper Simmons Auditorium) - Check in with organizers and find your team members. 6:00–6:30 pm - Departure (Tepper Simmons Auditorium) - Join us for the opening ceremony of HackCMU 2026! 7:00–9:00 pm - Dinner + Sponsor Expo (Tepper Simmons Auditorium) - Meet our amazing event sponsors! 12:00–1:00 am - Midnight Cafe Halte (Tepper Simmons Auditorium) - Fuel up with late-night snacks!
September 12th, 2026: 12:00–1:00 pm - Lunch (Tepper Simmons Auditorium) - Grab a bite before submitting your final project. 4:00 pm - Baggage Check (Google Form) - Submit your project description and track selection. 4:00–6:30 pm - Platform Showcase (Tepper Simmons Auditorium) - Show off your amazing project to everyone! 6:30–7:00 pm - Dinner (Tepper Simmons Auditorium) - Relax and enjoy dinner with fellow hackers. 7:00–8:00 pm - Arrival (Tepper Simmons Auditorium) - We hope you continue to reach for the stars!
schedule
Boarding
Check in with organizers and find your team members.
◍ Tepper Simmons AuditoriumDeparture (Opening Ceremony)
Join us for the opening ceremony of HackCMU 2026!
◍ Tepper Simmons AuditoriumDinner + Sponsor Expo
Meet our amazing event sponsors!
◍ Tepper Simmons AuditoriumMidnight Cafe Halte
Fuel up with late-night snacks!
◍ Tepper Simmons AuditoriumLunch
Grab a bite before submitting your final project.
◍ Tepper Simmons AuditoriumBaggage Check
Submit your project description and track selection.
◍ Google FormPlatform Showcase
Show off your amazing project to everyone!
◍ Tepper Simmons AuditoriumDinner
Relax and enjoy dinner with fellow hackers.
◍ Tepper Simmons AuditoriumArrival
We hope you continue to reach for the stars!
◍ Tepper Simmons Auditorium