Hack@WPI


January 12 - 14th, 2024
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3rd Floor of the Campus Center

Hack@WPI Is Now GOATHACKS!

We're excited to announce our rebranding to GOATHACKS!

Registration Is Open!


Please take a moment to read through our FAQ section below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hack@wpi.edu

This event will be run according to the Goathacks Code of Conduct.


GOATHACKS in previous years

Event Schedule

Friday January 12th    
06:00 PM Doors Open / Check-In Begins
06:30 PM Opening Ceremony Begins
07:00 PM
Dinner
07:30 PM
Opening Ceremony Ends
07:30 PM Team Formation Activity
09:00 PM Git Workshop
10:00 PM Python Workshop


Saturday January 13th
09:00 AM Drop-in Breakfast
12:30 PM Drop-in Lunch
01:00 PM React Workshop
03:00 PM Physical Party Games
05:00 PM Flask and Express Workshop
06:00 PM PC Building Workshop
07:00 PM Creative Buildathon (VGC)
07:00 PM Drop-in Dinner
08:00 PM Movie Night
10:00 PM Digital Party Games (Jackbox, Gartic Phone, skribbl.io)

Sunday January 14th
09:00 AM  Drop-in Breakfast
11:00 AM   Project Submission Deadline (Upload to DevPost!)
02:30 PM   Closing Ceremony and Awards




Looking to Sponsor?

Interested in sponsoring? See our sponsor packet below and reach out to us at hack@wpi.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we will be providing food and refreshments for all attendants, more information to come!

Anyone who is attending a university! Hackers must be 18+ years old and must be attending a college or university to participate.

You do NOT need to know how to code in order to participate! Hack@WPI 2023 is open to all kinds of STEAM disciplines, and we encourage both software and hardware hacks. This means the event is not limited to just CS majors or programmers -- practically anybody can participate. 

Tools, hardware and machines are available to WPI students in the Makerspace in the Innovation Studio; students should see makerspace.wpi.edu for more details.

Teams can range anywhere from 1 to 5 people.

The venue will be open over night for all participants to stay and work!

Contact Us!

Email

hack@wpi.edu

Instagram

@goathacks_wpi