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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. 

500+ Students
36 Hours

$15k+ in Prizes

Free Food & Swag
500+ Students
36 Hours

$15k+ in Prizes

Free Food & Swag

EVENT SCHEDULE

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4:30 PMStudent Check-inHorizon 1st Floor
6:00 PMOpening CeremonyAtrium
7:00 PMDinnerHorizon 2nd Floor
8:00 PMBrainstorming Ideas/ Team MatchmakerHorizon 2008
8:30 PMPeraton: Intro to ReactHorizon 2017
9:00 PMIntro to GitHubHorizon 2009
9:30 PM
Microsoft x Cloudforce: Track Learning Session
Horizon 2008
10:30 PMPython Web Development: Django QuickstartHorizon 2017
11:15 PMServerless Clouds: Modal and Beam.cloudHorizon 2008
8:00 AMBreakfastHorizon 2nd Floor
9:00 AMAWS: Intro to AWSHorizon 2016
10:00 AMRaja YogaHorizon 1014
10:00 AMSahaja Yoga MeditationHorizon 1012
10:00 AMResume Workshop with CEO of MyTurnHorizon 2017
11:00 AMSalesforce:Tableau WorkshopHorizon 2016
11:00 AMMetroStar: Intro to Computer Vision TrackHorizon 2008
12:00 PMLunchHorizon 2nd Floor
12:00 PMAmazon x Codepath Lunch n’ Learn Q&AHorizon Atrium
1:00 PMMicrosoft: Coding with Github CopilotHorizon 2016
2:00 PMArcfield: Technical WorkshopHorizon 2017
2:00 PMPeraton: Info SessionHorizon 2008
2:30 PMMason Illustrators: Animation and DrawingHorizon 2016
3:00 PMAI Panel Speaker EventHorizon Atrium
3:30 PM3D PrintingThe MIX
4:30 PMArduinoThe MIX
5:30 PMSolderingThe MIX
6:00 PMDinner with Microsoft x Cloudforce Networking OpportunityHorizon Atrium
6:30 PMEsports Presents: Smash TourneyHorizon 2017
7:00 PMMicrosoft: LinkedIn GuideHorizon Atrium
8:00 PMHow to Run a HackathonHorizon 2008
10:00 PMInitial Devpost Submission Due 
8:00 AMBreakfastHorizon Atrium
10:00 AMFinal Devpost Submission 
11:00 AMJudging StartsHorizon 2009, 2014, 2016
1:00 PMJudging Ends, Lunch StartsHorizon Atrium
2:00 PMClosing Ceremony StartsHorizon Atrium

 

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PREVIOUS TRACKS

Patriot Favorite

Best Hack That Failed

Best Cyberpunk Hack

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Most Likely to Become a Start Up

Conquer the World

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QUESTIONS

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!

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