About this hackathon
The world's largest collegiate hackathon, run by Hackathons at Berkeley. Student hackers from across the nation converge for a weekend of software and hardware building, with strong AI tooling sponsor presence in recent editions.
What to expect
- Format: In-person attendance
- Length: 2 days
- Cost: Free to attend
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