EmP Hackfest Summer 2026: September 5-6 in Redmond, WA
Registration is now open for EmP Hackfest Summer 2026! Registration closes on Wednesday, September 2nd at 11:59PM or whenever capacity is reached. Find out more information about the event below!
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Hackathon Schedule
This is the schedule for EmP Hackfest Summer 2026. Subject to change prior to event kickoff. All times are in PST.
EVENT LOCATION:
DigiPen Institute of Technology (9931 Willows Rd NE, Redmond, WA 98052)
Day 1: Saturday, September 5th
9/5/2026
Venue Opens
9:00 AM
9/5/2026
Venue Opens
Participants can enter the venue.
9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony & Theme Intro Workshop
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Opening Ceremony & Theme Intro Workshop
The opening ceremony will commence and the theme for this year's hackathon will be announced.
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Lunch
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch will be provided for participants.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
TBD Workshop
2:00 - 3:00 PM
TBD Workshop
Mentor-led workshops will help guide participants through the hackathon. Workshops are highly recommended, providing useful insights, but no...
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Work Time & Venue Closes
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Work Time & Venue Closes
Participants may work on their projects until the venue closes at 5:00 PM.
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Day 2: Sunday, September 6th
9/6/2026
Venue Opens
8:30 AM
9/6/2026
Venue Opens
Participants can enter the venue.
8:30 AM
TBD Workshop
10:00 - 11:00 AM
TBD Workshop
Mentor-led workshops will help guide participants through the hackathon. Workshops are highly recommended, providing useful insights, but no...
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Lunch
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lunch
Lunch will be provided for participants.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Judge Briefing
2:00 - 2:30 PM
Judge Briefing
Organizers will go over judging requirements with judges.
2:00 - 2:30 PM
Project Submission Deadline
2:30 PM
Project Submission Deadline
Projects must be submitted to the DevPost at this time.
2:30 PM
Presentations
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Presentations
Participants will present their projects to a judging panel. They will be assigned a room and a time to present beforehand.
3:00 - 5:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
5:30 - 6:00 PM
Closing Ceremony
Words of thanks and winners will be announced.
5:30 - 6:00 PM
Venue Closes
6:00 PM
Venue Closes
The venue will close to participants at this time.
6:00 PM
Register Now
To register for the hackathon, please refer to the Registration page for the link or QR code.
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