About
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Beginner Friendly
All high school and middle school students regardless of coding experience can have fun!
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Fully Catered
No need to bring lunch or dinner! Our sponsors have generously covered food for everyone!
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Prizes
19 prizes, including overall and track-specific awards, worth over $1600 in value!
Past Hackathons
Event Schedule
07:30 AM
Check-in
08:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
09:00 AM
Hacking Begins
09:15 AM
How to Win a Hackathon
09:30 AM
Frontend Workshop
10:30 AM
Intermediate React Workshop
12:30 PM
Lunch
03:30 PM
Keynote Speaker
06:30 PM
Dinner
07:30 PM
Coding Ends
08:00 PM
Judging Begins
09:00 PM
Awards and Closing Ceremony
Meet Our Speakers
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Meet Our Judges
TBD
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Our Sponsors
Partner
Gold
Silver
Bronze
FAQ
Who can participate?
Milpitas Hacks is open to high school and middle school students in grades 7-12, no prior coding experience is required! If you've graduated from high school, you cannot participate, but you can help out by volunteering for the day.
Does this cost money?
No! The Hackathon is totally free to attend, and all food (lunch, dinner, and snacks) will be provided.
Can I participate in a team?
Absolutely! Teams can be up to 4 people; we encourage hackers to team up, but you can also go solo. If you don't have a team, don't worry! We will have a team formation session at the beginning of the event.
What is Milpitas Hacks?
A Hackathon is a weekend-long event where students (in teams of 1-4) compete for prizes, attend workshops, and most importantly, build meaningful projects.
What should I bring?
Bring a laptop, a charger, a water bottle, and anything you might need. Food will be provided, but you may bring your own as well, especially if you have food allergies.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
No problem! Fill out your dietary restrictions in the application form, and we will try our best to accommodate food options for you. However, we do not guarantee that these accommodations will be made for you, so it is recommended you bring your own food if it is a serious health concern.
Where do I check in?
At the Milpitas High School Theater. (The side of the D-building with the theater entrance)
Do I have to develop anything specific?
Nope! You can develop whatever you want, but for track-specific prizes, make sure to build a project related to the track.
I don't know anything about coding. Can I still participate?
Yes! There will be several resources and workshops for those who don't know how to code to attend. Additionally, you can ask volunteers and event organizers for help.
Can I arrive late?
Yes, but please make sure to inform organizers and have your team arrive before you so that we can save your spot and you don't get replaced by people on the waitlist.
I have another question...
More questions? Reach out to us via team@milpitashacks.com
Team
Tanvi Anumandla
Executive Director
Poorvi Vijayananda
Director of Operations
Anya Gattani
Finance Director
Vivian Ho
Marketing Director
Manav Rana
Frontend Tech Director
Albert Tran
Backend Tech Director
Mitchell Mai
Sponsorship Lead
Avik Jain
Finance
Sai Anish Sivakumar
Finance
Gisele Fan
Marketing Team
Ayush Thoren
Tech
Become a Sponsor
Milpitas High School has long been home to passionate programmers, from web developers to backend engineers. Through Milpitas Hacks, we aim to extend this passion across the Bay Area by hosting a hackathon for high school and middle school students. Participants will unleash their creativity to develop innovative solutions aligned with various tracks, which will be announced on the day of the event.
In addition to competing for exciting prizes, students will gain access to valuable opportunities that can help shape their futures. This year, we aim to welcome over 250 participants, and we need your support to make this possible. Please consider sponsoring us and helping bring this hackathon to life.