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sunhacks 9.0

Arizona State University's student-organized hackathon. Open to students of all skill levels.

November 14th–15th, 2026

Student Pavilion · ASU Tempe Campus

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what is sunhacks?

Founded in 2018, sunhacks is an annual hackathon (technology ideathon, coding marathon, software/hardware prototyping marathon, etc) based out of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Designed to support students of all skills levels in their personal development, sunhacks also facilitates workshops, mentorship by working professionals, connection with the broader tech community, and a peer-based community of practice oriented towards helping students mutually succeed and achieve their goals.

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event details

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dates
November 14th–15th, 2026Saturday–Sunday
location
Student PavilionASU Tempe Campus
registration
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schedule
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schedule

The weekend at a glance.

November 14

Saturday

meet & make

  1. Check-in

    Front desk · Waitlist admission starts at 10 AM.

  2. Opening ceremony & keynotes

    Student Pavilion · Main room · Includes the DevFest opening keynote.

  3. Hacking begins!

    Team building runs until noon at the front desk.

  4. DevFest tech talks & closing keynote

    LSE 104 · See the livesite for individual session times and breaks.

  5. Lunch

    Student Pavilion · Main room

  6. Afternoon

    sunhacks & DevFest workshops

    Hands-on sessions and activities. DevFest workshops are listed in Ventana BC; check the livesite for details and tentative timings.

  7. Dinner

    Fuel up, then keep building.

  8. Evening

    Hacking & mini-events

    Keep creating, with games and activities along the way.

November 15

Sunday

demo & celebrate

  1. Breakfast

    Student Pavilion · Main room

  2. Projects due

    Submit your project on Devpost.

  3. Lunch

    Student Pavilion · Main room

  4. Project expo & judging

    Show off what you built in the main room.

  5. Audience voting

    Vote for your favorites on Discord.

  6. Closing ceremony

    Come together to celebrate the weekend.

  7. See you next time!

    sunhacks 9.0 comes to a close.

For the details, head to the livesite.
All times are Arizona time (MST, UTC−07:00). Check the Notion livesite during the event for exact workshop schedules and the latest updates. Times are subject to change.

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the people who make it possible

our sponsors

Thanks for helping our community build, learn, and dream a little bigger.

our partners

A community effort, through and through.

meet the team

  • Johnnessa Barroquillo

    Johnnessa Barroquillo

    Co-Director

  • Jesus Aguilar

    Jesus Aguilar

    Co-Director

  • Vikas Keshavamurthy

    Vikas Keshavamurthy

    Sponsorship Lead

  • Ryan T. Woo

    Ryan T. Woo

    Graduate Student Advisor

  • Anthony Kuhn

    Anthony Kuhn

    Faculty Advisor

sunhacks in the news

2026
The State Press

Why hackathons dominate ASU's student tech scene

 2025
The State Press

One of the biggest hackathons in Arizona returns for its eighth run

2024
ASU Engineering Full Circle

sunhacks: Bright minds hack for good and fun

 2018
The State Press

sunhacks provides an inclusive outlet for ASU students

frequently asked questions

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what is a hackathon?

A hackathon is an event where you build a software or hardware project with other students. At sunhacks 9.0, hacking starts Saturday at 11:10 AM and projects are due Sunday at 11 AM. See the weekend schedule.

when and where is sunhacks 9.0?

November 14th–15th, 2026 at Student Pavilion, ASU Tempe Campus.

who can hack?

Students above the age of 18 are welcome, as are recent graduates within one year of graduation. The event is fully in person and may have limited capacity, so register early.

do I need a team?

No. You can participate solo or in a team of up to four, and you can find teammates at the event. Every member must register and be listed on the project submission. Each participant may submit only one project.

how much does it cost?

sunhacks is free to attend.

what rules do I need to follow?

All attendees must follow the MLH code of conduct.

what if I don’t know how to code?

You don’t need prior coding experience. Workshops and mentors can help you get started, and no question is too basic.

are there project tracks?

There are no required tracks. You’re free to choose your own software or hardware project.

will there be prizes?

Yes. We’ll share the prize details here when they’re available.

how can I volunteer?

Fill out the volunteer interest form to let the organizing team know you’d like to help.

how can I be a mentor?

Email [email protected] to get involved. You can mentor even if you’re also participating as a hacker.

can I sponsor or partner?

Email [email protected] to talk with the organizing team.

can I request accommodations?

Accommodation requests will be part of registration. You can also email [email protected] with questions.

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