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SystemsHacks 2026:XHacks

Hosted by Software Systems Student Society, maria & Mehar Saini
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About Event

β€‹πŸŽ‰ SystemsHacks turns 10 this year!

​To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re hosting our first-ever 24-hour hackathon! This free, beginner-friendly event is organized by the Software Systems Student Society and is open to university students of all experience levels.

​SystemsHacks brings together students from across SFU for a full weekend of collaboration, learning, and creativity. Whether this is your first hackathon or you’re coming back for another year, you’ll have the chance to build something cool, learn along the way, and meet new people.

​You can come solo or with friends! Teams of 2–4 will be formed during a team-formation activity after the opening ceremony, but you’re also welcome to arrive with a team in mind.

​Throughout the weekend, participants can expect workshops, mentorship, mini-events, free food, and prizes.

β€‹βœ¨ What to expect:

  • ​24 hours of hacking

  • ​Workshops & mentorship (all levels welcome!)

  • ​Fun mini-events (Karaoke, Jackbox, Typing Contests & more)

  • ​Free food all weekend πŸ•

  • ​Prizes & closing ceremony πŸ†

​For more information please visit our website! https://systemshacks.com

β€‹πŸ•’ Schedule Overview

​Saturday, January 31

  • ​10:00 AM β€” Check-in

  • ​11:00 AM β€” Opening Ceremony

  • ​12:00 PM β€” Hacking Begins

  • ​1:00 PM β€” Lunch

  • ​2:00 PM – 5:30 PM β€” Workshops

  • ​6:00 PM β€” Dinner

  • ​10:00 PM β€” Main Doors Close

  • ​Overnight - Hacking & Mini Events!

​Sunday, February 1

  • ​7:00 AM β€” Main Doors Open

  • ​10:00 AM β€” Brunch

  • ​12:00 PM β€” Hacking Ends / Project Submissions Due

  • ​1:00 PM β€” Judging Begins

  • ​3:30 PM β€” Closing Ceremony

​More details regarding prizes and such will also be shared closer to event date.

​Applying with a team?

​If you’re planning to participate with a team, please include your teammates’ names and emails when filling out the application form. To ensure everyone receives important updates and has access to the event Discord, each team member must submit their own registration.

β€‹πŸ“© Questions or concerns? Contact us at:

​Fill in this form to submit your application to SystemsHacks 2026: XHacks!

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Accepted participants will receive further instructions and a Discord invite via email.

Location
SFU Surrey Engineering Building (SRYE)
10285 University Dr, Surrey, BC V3T 0N1, Canada