Major League Hacking 2026 Hackathon Season
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HACKINDY

2026

Purdue IndyFri 3/27 - Sun 3/29

About

Hack Indy is Purdue University in Indianapolis' largest student-run hackathon, bringing together over 200 students, with a strong concentration in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, and engineering, to compete in a three-day overnight hackathon. Open to everyone—no matter your experience level—Hack Indy is designed to provide an inclusive and impactful experience for all participants.

You'll have the chance to attend industry-driven workshops, network with top executives in the Indianapolis tech scene, and learn from engineering panels. Beyond hacking, you can join video game tournaments, play fun games, win cool prizes, and enjoy free swag and food—all while building valuable skills and making unforgettable memories.

"That's one small step for a hacker..."

Race Weekend

3 days • 48+ hours of hacking • Endless possibilities

Time
Event
Location
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Officers Setup
Lecture Hall Room 100(325 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Check In & Swag Distribution
Lecture Hall Room 100(325 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
6:00 - 6:30 PM
Co-President Om Janamanchi
Lecture Hall Room 100(325 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
6:30 - 6:40 PM
Computer Science Department Head, Dr. Petros Drineas
Lecture Hall Room 100(325 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
6:40 - 6:50 PM
Senior Vice Provost Purdue University in Indianapolis, David Umulis
Lecture Hall Room 100(325 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
6:50 - 7:30 PM
Opening Ceremony - Hackathon Instructions
Lecture Hall Room 100(325 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
7:30 - 8:00 PM
MLH Workshop - Hacking with GitHub Copilot
Lecture Hall Room 100(325 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
8:00 - 8:30 PM
Dinner
Lecture Hall Room 100(325 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202)
8:30 - 11:59 PM
Overnight Hacking Begins
Purdue Student CenterRooms 102-110, 124-128 (520 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202)

Victory Lane

Prizes Locked

Revealed at the Closing Ceremony — 6:00 PM

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Stay tuned — prizes drop at 18:00 EDT

Pit Stop Intel

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What is a Hackathon?

Hack Indy is a three-day overnight event where you can learn, build, and showcase an exciting technology-based project! Beyond working on your project, you'll enjoy free food, swag, and the chance to win awesome prizes. We also host industry-driven workshops, engineering panels, and fun activities like video game tournaments to keep the energy high. Most importantly, Hack Indy is a welcoming space to network with top executives in the Indianapolis tech scene and connect with like-minded students from all majors and experience levels.

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Who can attend and how much experience do I need to participate?

Any undergraduate university student age 18 or older from any school or major can attend Hack Indy! No experience or technical background is required to participate, and we have mentors on site to assist with any technical needs. We also have unique and enriching experiences available to more skilled hackers, with special technologies and tech talks offered.

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Do I have to apply to participate in Hack Indy?

You do not need to apply to participate in Hack Indy, we are open to all students of all majors. Just fill out our Interest form, so we can keep track of participants. Interest form

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What projects can I make at Hack Indy?

You can build any project you want at Hack Indy! We have no strict project requirements, other than that it was built at the hackathon itself. Every year, we see a wide variety of technologies used and various applications for projects, and even see hardware-based projects — the possibilities are endless!

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Does Hack Indy offer travel reimbursements?

Hack Indy will not offer travel reimbursements at this time to those attending from other universities. We do provide all meals while you are at the hackathon. The Hack Indy hackathon venue will be open during the entire duration of the hackathon, and there are many nearby locations which can offer housing over the course of the two nights.

Race Officials

The panel evaluating your pit-lane innovations

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Mike Hockerman

Trava Security

Lead Software Engineer

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Jim Ulbright

Crowe LLC

AI/ML Engineer

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Manideep Reddy Gillela

Online

Amazon Web Services

Online Mentor

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Lyna Nguyen

MLH Coach

Apple

Engineering Project Manager

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