EMORY
HACKS
2025

MAR 21 - MAR 23

ABOUT

Emory Hacks, presented by PROJECT Emory, is a hackathon hosted at Emory University. We are committed to bringing hundreds of students together for an intensive 36-hour hackathon where innovation comes to life. Participants build cutting-edge applications, websites, and digital tools while learning from industry professionals through hands-on workshops and mentorship. Whether you're a first-time coder or a seasoned developer, join us to push your creative and technical boundaries in this dynamic weekend of building and collaboration.

Accessible Communication Technologies

Communication in Healthcare

Communication Platforms for Education

Rogue Track

TRACKS

SCHEDULE

DAY 1

2:00 PM

Check-In & Setup

4:00 PM

Opening Ceremony & Hackathon Rules Briefing

5:00 PM

Team Forming/Networking

5:30 PM

Speakers/Talks

6:30 PM

Dinner & Sponsor Fair

7:30 PM

Hacking Begins (Overnight)

GUEST SPEAKERS

John Doe

CEO

John Doe is a web developer, designer, and entrepreneur. He has over 10 years of experience working with clients to develop their brands and websites.

Jane Doe

CTO

John Doe is a web developer, designer, and entrepreneur. He has over 10 years of experience working with clients to develop their brands and websites.

John Smith

CFO

John Doe is a web developer, designer, and entrepreneur. He has over 10 years of experience working with clients to develop their brands and websites.

Jane Smith

COO

John Doe is a web developer, designer, and entrepreneur. He has over 10 years of experience working with clients to develop their brands and websites.

FAQ

Is the event free to attend?

Yes! Food will be provided for the duration of the event. We will also have swag and prizes!

Where is the event? Is it in person or virtual? Where can I park?

The event is located at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School at 1300 Clifton Rd N E, Atlanta, GA 30322. You can park at the Fishburne Parking Deck, Oxford Road Parking Deck, and Gambrell Parking deck, which you can see on this campus parking site - https://transportation.emory.edu/visitor-parking

Who can attend? What if I don’t have any experience? Do I have to be 18?

This event is open to any students. It is beginner friendly, with workshops to help you learn during the event, and mentors available to help you as you work on your project. Attendees must be at least 13 years old due to child privacy laws. If under 18, you can attend, but will need to fill out a liability form from the university.

What is the team size limit?

You can be on teams of up to 4. We will have a team building activity right after the opening ceremony if you need to find team members!

Are there travel reimbursements?

We will not be providing travel reimbursements at this time.

What should I bring?

Your laptop, charger, headphones, ID, blanket & pillow, and enthusiasm.

When can we start working on our project? Can I work on a previous project?

You cannot start until after the opening ceremony. You may come up with ideas, but are not allowed to start coding. You cannot work on a previous project, but can use frameworks if you clearly credit them in your readme and differentiate what you made vs what you used.

How many challenges can I apply for?

As many as you want!

Do I have to stay overnight?

No, you can leave and come back if you would prefer to go to bed. Here are some suggestions: University Inn at Emory, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta North Druid Hills, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Midtown, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta - Emory University

What kind of activities will there be?

We will post the schedule closer to the event. There will be workshops and activities to take a break and meet other hackers and our wonderful sponsors.

What is a hackathon? Will there be actual hacking?

A hackathon is an event where students “hack” together and create an app, website, game, etc. in 24-48 hours. There will be no malicious 'hacking'.

Will hardware be available?

We do not have hardware available, but you are welcome to bring your own. Due to building fire codes, please do not bring soldering kits.

Are you sending out acceptances? Is there a deadline to apply? Is there a waitlist?

We will send out acceptances 30 days before the event. If you need to know before then to book travel, please reach out to our team for an early review. Applications will be closing once we reach the maximum amount of hackers we can support, but we will have a waitlist the day of the event for any local hackers who want to fill the spots of any accepted hackers who do not end up attending.