WICS CITY LIMITS
HACKATHON
2026
February 7, 2026 - February 8, 2026
Hosted @ UT Austin Gates Dell Complex
HACKATHON
When is WiCS Hacks?
February 7th - February 8th, 2026!
Who can attend?
All women and non-binary students above the age of 18 (including high school students!) are welcome to attend!
Where will WiCS Hacks be held?
WiCS Hacks will be hosted in-person in the UT Austin Gates Dell Complex!
Do I have to attend both days of the hackathon
or
any particular workshops?
Nope! You aren't required to attend both days, and it's up to you which workshops you want to go to. However, if you are submitting a project, you must be present in person for judging on Sunday.
How much will this cost me?
Nothing! It's completely free! WiCS provides students with swag, virtual workspace, and prizes for all of our events!
What projects can I work on?
Whatever you'd like. Software, hardware, design, music, art, animation — take your pick. We will reveal the prize categories at the start of the hackathon.
How will teams work?
Teams should be groups of up to 4 students. You can also work alone, but we encourage collaborating with the other great minds at WiCS Hacks.
Get checked in! Receive your ID card, stickers, and enjoy breakfast!
Introduction and Keynote presentation given by WiCS Hacks, Women in Technology. Enjoy a Keynote talk.
Snacks will be available on the snack tables!
Rooms available for hacking:
1.304 (after 11:30 AM)
4.302
4.304
5th floor bridge
5.302
5.304
6th floor bridge
6.202
Meet other hackers in need of teammates and form a team!
WiCS + Freetail Collaboration. Get help thinking of project ideas!
Get lunch!
Get technical help with your projects!
Come create a custom charm bracelet!
Companies: Coming Soon!
Come destress with some therapy dogs from Austin’s Divine Canines!
Paint and take home your own vinyl record for decoration!
Come enjoy dinner in the GDC Atrium.
Come enjoy dessert in the GDC Atrium.
Sing your heart out at Karaoke!
Fuel up! Hacking ends at 10:00 AM.
Learn how to pitch your project with WiCS and Texas Convergent.
Enjoy some lunch.
Sweatshirts will be handed out to participants who submit and present a project.
Officers + Judges ONLY!
Closing remarks and announcing winners!
