2025 FALL

EMORY HACKSEMORY HACKS

11/14 - 11/16

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. Whether you're a first-time coder or a seasoned developer come bond peers and industry professionals, and join us to push your creative and technical boundaries in this dynamic weekend of building and collaboration.

TRACKS

HEALTHCARE

Develop innovative solutions to improve patient care, streamline medical processes, or enhance health outcomes using technology. Projects could include telemedicine platforms, health monitoring apps, medical data analysis tools, or accessibility solution for healthcare.

EDUCATION

Build tools and platforms that transform learning experiences and educational access. Create solutions for online learning, student engagement, educational games, tutoring systems, or tools that help educators and students succeed.

SMART CITY

Design technology solutions for urban challenges and community improvement. Develop apps or systems for transportation, sustainability, public safety, civic engagement, or making city services more efficient and accessible to residents.

ROGUE

Open-ended track for beginners to work on any project they find interesting. No specific theme or requirements, just build something you want to make. Could be a web app, mobile app, game, or any other software project. Focus is on learning and experimenting rather than competing for major prizes. Smaller prize pool compared to main tracks.

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FAQ

Is the event free to attend?

Yes, the event is free to attend. The Emory Hacks team will be providing food and swag for all hackers attending the event.

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?

Please bring your laptop, battery packs, chargers, headphones, ID (Government Issue), blanket, pillow, and personal toiletries.

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?

The hackathon will provide workshops, panels with speakers, and much more!

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 after the March 8th application deadline or when the maximum amount of hackers we can support is reached. Applications will close March 8th at 11:59 PM. There will be a waitlist the day of the event for any local hackers who want to fill the spots of any accepted hackers who do not attend.

I still have a question!

Email us at contactemoryhacks@gmail.com

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