Everybody Hacks 2026
Everybody Hacks 2026 is a fast-paced, hands-on hackathon where you will work in small teams to build and bring your ideas to life in just a few hours.
🌱 Plant
Spark ideas and explore what’s possible💻 Build
Turn your idea into a working solution🌸 Bloom
Grow your solution into something meaningful
This event is open to all experience levels. You do not need to come in with an idea or a team. By the end, you will have a working concept, new connections, and a better sense of how to turn ideas into something real.
👥 Teams
Up to 5 people per team
You can also work solo
⏰ Schedule
9:00 AM – Doors Open + Check-in
9:30 AM – Opening Ceremony
10:00 AM – HACKATHON STARTS
11:30 AM – Mentoring Round 1
1:00 PM – Lunch Break
2:00 PM – Mentoring Round 2 (Last Rounds)
3:30 PM – Submission Prep + Soft Deadline Reminder
4:00 PM – Project Submission Deadline
4:15 PM – Judging + Presentations
5:30 PM – Final Deliberation
5:45 PM – Awards + Closing
6:00 PM – End
🧠 Tracks
You will focus on one track, each organized by a student group.
☕ Food Waste & Efficiency
Presented by: Data Science Society
Sponsored by: Woods CoffeeDesign solutions that reduce food waste in a café environment while maintaining efficiency and a positive guest experience.
A real-world dataset from Woods Coffee will be provided, including food sales, inventory, and waste data to support data-driven solutions.
Projects may explore:
demand prediction
inventory management
portioning strategies
repurposing excess food
🏆 Judging Criteria
Waste Reduction Impact
Customer Experience
Feasibility
Innovation
🌍 Disaster Response and Resilience
Presented by: Notion@UW
Design solutions that help individuals, communities, or organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Focus areas may include:
earthquakes, wildfires, floods
infrastructure failure, resource shortages, misinformation
using data and technology to support decision-making in uncertain situations
🏆 Judging Criteria
Real-World Impact
Feasibility
Data Integration
Adaptability
🤝 Inclusivity in Technology
Presented by: iQueeries
Design technology that centers inclusivity, especially for communities that are often overlooked or underserved.
Projects may explore:
accessibility
representation
equitable access
reducing bias in technology
🏆 Judging Criteria
Social Impact
Accessibility & Inclusivity
User-Centered Design
Innovation
🌱 Ready to grow your ideas? Join us at Everybody Hacks 2026. Spots are limited, so be sure to secure yours.
🎟️ RSVP by May 10