HackUTD

Two weekends ago we welcomed Mayor Amir Omar to the Axxess Hackathon. Our Co-Director Veer Mickey Shah interviewed him about why innovation matters, why student builders matter, what makes UTD unique, and why HackUTD plays an important role in our city’s tech ecosystem. Full uncut interview below!

Two weekends ago at the 2026 Axxess Hackathon, 150+ hackers came together for an incredible day of building, creativity, and competition ⚡️ We were honored to welcome Mayor Amir Omar of Richardson, and saw tons of innovative projects come to life throughout the day. Huge shoutout to Laura Barnett from Axxess and everyone who made it unforgettable! 🚀

Enjoyed the hackathon? We’d love to have you on the team. We’re recruiting coordinators across marketing, tech, and more. Apply at https://lnkd.in/gg_bTVVM and help us build something amazing.

HackUTD is North America’s BIGGEST 24hr hackathon! for the 2nd year in a row!🏆 Some mind-blowing numbers from this year: 📈 3,200+ Brilliant Minds Registered 💻 1,200+ Hackers Brought Their A-Game 🚀 369 Incredible Projects Created 💰 $100,000+ in Total Prizes We are absolutely blown away by everyone who made this possible! From our amazing participants and sponsors to our incredible organizers, mentors and volunteers - thank you for helping us break records and push boundaries. We hope to see you again next year to break more records :)

🚀 Thank You for Making HackUTD: Lost in the Pages Incredible! From the entire HackUTD Team, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in HackUTD: Lost in the Pages. Your creativity, collaboration, and enthusiasm made this event unforgettable. As we work to make HackUTDeven bigger and better every year, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Please take a moment to share your feedback here: https://lnkd.in/ghmiGWaQ 💡One lucky participant who fills out the survey will win a $25 Amazon gift card! We’re so grateful to be part of such an inspiring community and we can’t wait to see what you build next. 💪

Thrilled to have the support of PNC as we get lost in the pages! They've been amazing partners, helping us bring our vision to life. Learn more about how PNC Bank makes an impact. #hackathon #utd #utdallas #hackathons #hackutd

Join us for an exclusive PNC BANK Meet and Greet event on November 6th at 7 PM in ECSS 2.311. Mingle with industry experts, play fun games, and enjoy some free food - all while expanding your professional network. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gTfQkKr6

Introducing our TITLE SPONSOR, PNC Bank, the driving force behind Hack 2025! ✨ We’re proud to partner with PNC Bank, powering the innovation, creativity, and bold ideas that make UTD’s premier hackathon unforgettable. Let’s build the future — together. 💡

Introducing our PLATINUM SPONSOR T-Mobile — a proud supporter of HackUTD 2025! They’re helping power every part of the experience, bringing exciting opportunities and expert guidance to all participants. Together, we’re creating a space for innovation, learning, and collaboration. 📈

Presenting our incredible GOLD sponsors — the visionaries turning Hack’s biggest dreams into reality! We’re honored to be backed by industry leaders: Statefarm Goldman Sachs Toyota NMC² EOG Don’t miss their featured workshops and booths — they’re here to connect, inspire, and share game-changing tech that could shape your future.