valleyhacks

7 hours of building, learning, and innovation

jan 10, 2026 | newark, ca

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what we're about

build. learn. connect.

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build anything

7 hours to bring your ideas to life. Web apps, mobile apps, hardware, AI—if you can dream it, you can build it. Teams of 1-4.

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learn from pros

Workshops from engineers at top tech companies. Master new frameworks, APIs, and tools through hands-on sessions.

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meet builders

Network with 300+ hackers, founders, and engineers from across the Bay. Find co-founders and join a community of creators.

timeline

event schedule

10:00 am
check-in & breakfast
Registration opens. Grab breakfast and meet your fellow hackers.
10:30 am
opening ceremony
Kickoff, rules, sponsor intros. Then hacking begins!
11:00 am
hacking starts
Start building! Workshops and mentors available throughout.
12:30 pm
lunch
Fuel up and keep building.
2:00 pm
workshop sessions
Technical workshops on various topics.
4:00 pm
submissions due
Hacking ends. Submit your projects and prepare demos.
4:30 pm
demos & awards
Show off your projects. Winners announced at closing ceremony!
rewards

prizes

1st place
$____
+ swag + mentorship
2nd place
$____
+ swag + mentorship
3rd place
$____
+ swag + mentorship
track prizes
$____
multiple category winners
our partners

sponsors

questions

faq

who can attend?
Any student (high school or college) or recent grad within 2 years. All skill levels welcome—never coded before? Perfect, we'll help you learn!
how much does it cost?
Nothing! Completely free. We provide meals, swag, workshops, and prizes. Just bring your laptop, charger, and creativity.
what about teams?
Teams of 1-4 people. Come solo and find teammates at the event, or bring your own crew. We'll have team formation activities.
what should I bring?
Laptop, chargers, and anything else you need to build your project. We'll provide the rest!