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SBUHacks is Stony Brook University's 36-hour hackathon, where students come together to build creative projects, learn new skills, and meet fellow makers.
About
SBUHacks is Stony Brook University's 36-hour hackathon, a competition where teams of students come together and create innovative and themed projects from scratch. In previous years, we've brought together hundreds of students for hours of innovation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
No experience is needed— whether you're a seasoned developer or those who's going to write their first line of code, SBUHacks is your chance to build something amazing, learn new skills, and connect with fellow creators.
We'll bring the pizza, swag, and prizes; you bring your ideas and enthusiasm.
Theme: Steel and Steam
- October 23, 2026
- 300+ participants
- 36 hours of hacking
- $3,000+ in prizes
Tracks
SCHEDULE
Friday
5:00 PMStudent Activity Center (SAC)
Sponsor Check-In
Sponsors should arrive early to set up their booths and prepare for the event.
6:00 PMSAC
Hacker Check-In
Hacker check-in will be open for all participants to register and receive their event materials.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PMSAC
Opening Ceremony
The kickoff event to welcome all participants and provide an overview of the hackathon!
8:30 PM - 9:00 PMFrank L. Melville Jr. Library
Move to Melville Library
Coding will continue in the library after the opening ceremony.
Saturday
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMSAC
Breakfast
1:00 PM - 2:00 PMSAC
Lunch
6:00 PM - 7:00 PMSAC
Dinner
Sunday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AMSAC
Breakfast
9:00 AMOnline
Submissions Due on Devpost
All project submissions must be documented and uploaded to Devpost (devpost.com) by this time.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMSAC Ballroom
Move to SAC Ballroom
The closing ceremony and judging will take place in the SAC Ballroom. Participants will be moving from Melville Library.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PMSAC Ballroom
Project Judging
Present your project to the judges and answer any questions they may have. Judges will evaluate projects and determine the winners.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PMSAC Ballroom
Lunch
2:00 PM - 3:30 PMSAC Ballroom
Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony will announce the winners of the hackathon and celebrate all participants' hard work.
Prizes will be announced soon!
Please check back later for updates on the prizes for this event.
Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible! Contact us if you would like to sponsor this event.
FAQ
Terms
Updated September 9, 2026Eligibility
You are eligible if, at the time of the hackathon (October 2026), you are over the age of 18 and:
- are enrolled at any level of study at a traditional (high school, college, etc.) institution,
- are enrolled at any level of study at a nontraditional (coding boot camp, home school, online, etc.) institution,
- or have graduated from any of the above in the past year.
If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please email us at sbcomputingsociety@cs.stonybrook.edu. Note that 80% of spots will be reserved for those who meet any of the above criteria.
Reach out to us!
Interested in sponsoring or contributing to SBUHacks 2026? We would love to hear from you!
If you have any questions, feel free to send us an email at sbcomputingsociety@cs.stonybrook.edu.
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