Telos Hacks
Bring an idea. Leave with something real.
Telos Hacks is a free, 24-hour, in-person hackathon for high school students across the Bay Area. 200 builders. One room. One weekend of making things that matter.
The basics
When: Sat, April 17, 9 AM to Sun, April 18, around 1 PM
Where: Bay Area, CA. Exact venue announced soon.
Who: High school students. No experience needed.
Cost: $0. Meals, swag, and everything else included.
Teams: Up to 4. Come solo and find a team at the mixer.
Prizes: $20,000 prize pool, details revealed closer to the event.
Pick a track
AI: models, agents, and curious machines
Web & Apps: ship the thing you wish existed
Hardware: build with our live lab full of parts, sensors, and tools
Social Impact: build for a real person, place, or problem
Beginner: friendly prompts, starter workshops, zero pressure
Tracks are starting points, not boxes. Follow the idea wherever it goes.
The weekend
Saturday
9:00 AM: Check-in and breakfast
11:00 AM: Opening ceremony
12:00 PM: Hacking begins, plus team mixer
12:30 PM: Lunch
7:00 PM: Dinner
12:00 AM: Midnight build check, then the overnight session
Sunday
7:30 AM: Hacking ends
8:00 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Demos and judging
11:00 AM: Closing ceremony and winners
What to bring
A laptop, a charger, and a half-formed idea. We handle the food, the mentors, and the rest.
How to get in
Register here. Registration needs approval and there are 200 spots, so apply early.
Join the Discord to meet other hackers and find a team before the weekend: Join Discord Server
Get the full picture at hack.telost.org
Stay in the loop
Get Telos Hacks updates and launch news from Team Telos: teamtelos.substack.com
Questions? hack@telost.org
- Team Telos