The Cupertino's Youth Activity Board together with the Cupertino Recreation Department is hosting <hack> Cupertino, a 13-hour overnight hackathon designed to solve a (secret) problem presented during our Opening Ceremony. We originally created this hackathon as a way for teens to destress, socialize, and flex their coding skills, and we're excited to bring it back to you in 2026!    Please note that this event is a lock-in, if you leave the premises at any point in the evening you will not be allowed back in. 

Quick Overview

  • Registration Check-in: 5:30 p.m.
  • Opening Ceremony Begins: 6 p.m.
  • Hacking Begins: 7 p.m.
  • Dinner: 8 p.m.
  • Judging Occurs: 8 a.m.
  • Event Ends: 10:30 a.m.

Other activities include

  • Mario Kart Tournament
  • Ping Pong Tournament
  • Recreational Activities
  • Informative Workshops
  • Mentor Support
Activity times will be available at the event through announcements and posted event schedule.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

3 non-cash prizes
1st Place - Electric Scooter
1 winner

Item will be provided to all 4 members of team.

2nd Place - Beats Solo 4
1 winner

Item will be provided to all 4 members of team.

3rd Place - Remote Controlled Drone with 1080p Camera
1 winner

Item will be provided to all 4 members of team.

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Atindra Mardikar

Atindra Mardikar
Software Engineer @ eBay

Giridhar Shanbhag

Giridhar Shanbhag
Technical Program Manager @ Google

Joshua Coalson

Joshua Coalson

Moni Pande

Moni Pande

Naresh Nagabushan

Naresh Nagabushan
Software Engineering Manager @ Verkada

Nitesh Khapekar

Nitesh Khapekar

Judging Criteria

  • Impact
    Your project's ability to answer the theme and help others.
  • Innovation
    Your project's ability to introduce a novel approach or perspective.
  • Functionality
    Your project's ability to function as you intended.
  • Code
    The complexity of your code and going past the normal levels.
  • Design
    The design of your product. Is it aesthetically pleasing? Does the design of the product elevate its message?

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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