Join us August 21-23rd for
MLH Hackcon 2026!
Join Hundreds of Hackathon Organizers.
Hackcon brings together 300+ hackathon organizers and campus tech leaders for two days of interactive sessions on community building, event planning, and the hacker experience. Come for the learning, stay for the camp activities!
Attended by dozens of hackathon communities such as…
Why Attend Hackcon?
Meet Community Leaders
Meet Community Leaders
Hackcon is a unique opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from across the country. It’s where friendships are formed, partnerships are started, and tech leaders meet all together in-person one last time before they go off into the real world.
Learn from the Best
Learn from the Best
There is no better place to learn how to organize a hackathon and run a community on campus. At Hackcon, you’ll have the chance to meet like-minded individuals and hear from the most experienced leaders in our community.
Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Unplug from your devices and enjoy the beautiful scenery of upstate New York. Enjoy a range of fun outdoor activities like swimming, s’mores, and tie dye! By the end of the event, you’ll feel relaxed and recharged for the new school year.
Why Attend Hackcon?
Meet Community Leaders
Hackcon is a unique opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from across the country. It’s where friendships are formed, partnerships are started, and tech leaders meet all together in-person one last time before they go off into the real world.
Learn from the Best
There is no better place to learn how to organize a hackathon and run a community on campus. At Hackcon, you’ll have the chance to meet like-minded individuals and hear from the most experienced leaders in our community.
Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Unplug from your devices and enjoy the beautiful scenery of upstate New York. Enjoy a range of fun outdoor activities like swimming, s’mores, and tie dye! By the end of the event, you’ll feel relaxed and recharged for the new school year.
Why Attend Hackcon?
Meet Community Leaders
Hackcon is a unique opportunity to meet like-minded individuals from across the country. It’s where friendships are formed, partnerships are started, and tech leaders meet all together in-person one last time before they go off into the real world.
Learn from the Best
There is no better place to learn how to organize a hackathon and run a community on campus. At Hackcon, you’ll have the chance to meet like-minded individuals and hear from the most experienced leaders in our community.
Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Unplug from your devices and enjoy the beautiful scenery of upstate New York. Enjoy a range of fun outdoor activities like swimming, s’mores, and tie dye! By the end of the event, you’ll feel relaxed and recharged for the new school year.
Where Is Hackcon?
Where Is Hackcon?
Join us at Camp Pontiac
Located in Copake, New York, Camp Pontiac is an active summer camp that becomes the venue for Hackcon. This scenic location creates the perfect atmosphere for community talks, discussion groups, and lasting friendships.
Register for Hackcon
Register for Hackcon
Ready to join us?
Hackcon is the only conference where hackathon organizers and hacker community leaders can come together, learn from each other, and build relationships.
This is a unique opportunity to meet community leaders in person.
Speak at Hackcon
Speak at Hackcon
For Organizers, By Organizers.
Help us empower the next generation of hackathon leaders. We're inviting organizers to share their experiences—from securing sponsorships to managing logistics—with the Hackcon community. If you're passionate about building amazing events, we want to hear from you. Speakers also get a free ticket to Hackcon! Submit your talk idea and help our community grow!
What Attendees Say
What Attendees Say
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
What Attendees Say
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
My favorite part of Hackcon was connecting with other organizers from around the country and around the world :)
Xenia
HackRPI
MLH Hackcon was a highlight of my time as an organizer. Met a ton of cool people, learned so much from tech talks, and loved the environment.
Benjamin
Hack the North
The best part was the people. I loved hearing everyone's stories as well as tips and tricks on hosting the best hackathon possible.
Hailey
BostonHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was being able to talk to other organizers from various different places and see that the issues we face when organizing our hackathon are present everywhere, not just for us.
Leonard
KnightHacks
My favorite part of MLH Hackcon was meeting other people (organizers, staff, and sponsors) and seeing their journeys.
Ethan
TreasureHacks
Sponsor Hackcon
Sponsor Hackcon
Hackcon is proudly supported by these sponsors who have been supporting the hackathon community since the earliest days.
Hackcon is proudly supported by these sponsors who have been supporting the hackathon community since the earliest days.
Want to support the hacker community?
Hackcon is a great opportunity for your company to engage with student leaders in the hacker community and for student leaders to connect with companies excited about hackers and hackathons.
Sponsor Hackcon
Hackcon is proudly supported by these sponsors who have been supporting the hackathon community since the earliest days.
Want to support the hacker community?
Hackcon is a great opportunity for your company to engage with student leaders in the hacker community and for student leaders to connect with companies excited about hackers and hackathons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
