PatriotHacks is the flagship hackathon at George Mason University where innovators can play, learn, create, game, and revolutionize technology.
Students from across the world can enjoy plenty of workshops, activities, and networking events along with free swag. This provides hackers an opportunity to build their resumes and make memories that will last a lifetime. The event is entirely free and no experience is required to attend.
4:30 PM | Student Check-in | Horizon 1st Floor |
6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony | Atrium |
7:00 PM | Dinner | Horizon 2nd Floor |
8:00 PM | Brainstorming Ideas/ Team Matchmaker | Horizon 2008 |
8:30 PM | Peraton: Intro to React | Horizon 2017 |
9:00 PM | Intro to GitHub | Horizon 2009 |
9:30 PM | Microsoft x Cloudforce: Track Learning Session | Horizon 2008 |
10:30 PM | Python Web Development: Django Quickstart | Horizon 2017 |
11:15 PM | Serverless Clouds: Modal and Beam.cloud | Horizon 2008 |
8:00 AM | Breakfast | Horizon 2nd Floor |
9:00 AM | AWS: Intro to AWS | Horizon 2016 |
10:00 AM | Raja Yoga | Horizon 1014 |
10:00 AM | Sahaja Yoga Meditation | Horizon 1012 |
10:00 AM | Resume Workshop with CEO of MyTurn | Horizon 2017 |
11:00 AM | Salesforce:Tableau Workshop | Horizon 2016 |
11:00 AM | MetroStar: Intro to Computer Vision Track | Horizon 2008 |
12:00 PM | Lunch | Horizon 2nd Floor |
12:00 PM | Amazon x Codepath Lunch n’ Learn Q&A | Horizon Atrium |
1:00 PM | Microsoft: Coding with Github Copilot | Horizon 2016 |
2:00 PM | Arcfield: Technical Workshop | Horizon 2017 |
2:00 PM | Peraton: Info Session | Horizon 2008 |
2:30 PM | Mason Illustrators: Animation and Drawing | Horizon 2016 |
3:00 PM | AI Panel Speaker Event | Horizon Atrium |
3:30 PM | 3D Printing | The MIX |
4:30 PM | Arduino | The MIX |
5:30 PM | Soldering | The MIX |
6:00 PM | Dinner with Microsoft x Cloudforce Networking Opportunity | Horizon Atrium |
6:30 PM | Esports Presents: Smash Tourney | Horizon 2017 |
7:00 PM | Microsoft: LinkedIn Guide | Horizon Atrium |
8:00 PM | How to Run a Hackathon | Horizon 2008 |
10:00 PM | Initial Devpost Submission Due |
8:00 AM | Breakfast | Horizon Atrium |
10:00 AM | Final Devpost Submission | |
11:00 AM | Judging Starts | Horizon 2009, 2014, 2016 |
1:00 PM | Judging Ends, Lunch Starts | Horizon Atrium |
2:00 PM | Closing Ceremony Starts | Horizon Atrium |
Patriot Favorite
Best Hack That Failed
Best Cyberpunk Hack
Most Likely To Be a Startup
Most Likely to Become a Start Up
Conquer the World
Students who are currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within the past 12 months) from a college or university are eligible to attend. All disciplines are welcome! If you are not a college student or recent graduate, you may be able to participate as a mentor or volunteer.
Of course! Whether you’re an experienced student or a working professional, you are welcome to register as a mentor to help students debug or to host a workshop.
To learn new things… we also have a plethora of prizes and swag.
We like to keep teams at 4 or less participants so that the competition is fair between teams.
Bring whatever you like! We recommend bringing a laptop and friends!
Yes! You can utilize hardware for your hacks.
The event is completely free for all registered participants.
Yes! We’ll make sure you do!