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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

PER DAY VIEW

4:30 PMStudent Check-in
6:00 PMOpening Ceremony
7:00 PMDinner
8:30 PMBrainstorming Ideas/ Team Matchmaker
9:00 PMWorkshop TBD
10:00 PMInitial submission
8:00 AMBreakfast
9:00 AMYoga Club
10:00 AMResume Workshop
11:00 AMSalesforce Workshop: Tableu
12:00 PMLunch
1:00 PMMicrosoft Workshop: CoPilot
2:00 PMArcfield: Technical Workshop
2:30 PMSnacks available
3:00 PMAI Panel Speaker Event
4:00 PMDoggie Destress
5:00 PMWorkshop Block
6:00 PMDinner
6:30 PMEsports Presents: Smash Tourney
7:00 PMWorkshop Block
8:00 PMHow to Run a Hackathon
9:00 PMLate Night Activity
10:30 PMInitial submission
12:00 AMLate Night Activity
8:00 AMBreakfast
11:00 AMJudging Starts
1:00 PMLunch Starts
2:00 PMClosing Ceremony Starts

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PREVIOUS TRACKS

Overall Judge Favorite

Best 8-Bit Themed

Best AI-Powered Hack

Most Likely To Be a Startup 

Best Beginner

Best Idea That Failed

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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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