thank you, judges! π
your expertise, curiosity, and feedback helped make hack the north 2026 possible. we're grateful for all the time and energy you dedicated to supporting our hackers. βοΈβ¨
β° one week left to apply for the Pearl Sullivan Scholarship!
6 uwaterloo undergraduate students will each receive a $3,333 scholarship for their passion for technology and community. one of them could be you! π
applications close october 2. apply here: https://t.co/DSeaFt0XbY
and just like that, hack the north 2026 has come to a close. π
thank you for taking a chance on your ideas and dreaming big with us.
we hope you leave dreaming bigger and taking the spirit of this weekend with you!
until we dream together again,
- team hack the north π βοΈ
that's a wrap hackers. π
1,000 hackers, countless ideas, and one unforgettable weekend.
thank you to every hacker, mentor, volunteer, sponsor, and partner who made hack the north 2026 possible.
until next time! β‘οΈ
the projects have been built, the prizes have been awarded, and the memories have been made. β¨
thank you for making hack the north so special. here's a look back at day 3. ππΈ
the projects are taking shape, the memories are being made, and the weekend is just getting started. π
take a look back at some of the moments that made day 2 of hack the north 2026 so special. ππΈ
the projects are taking shape, the memories are being made, and the weekend is just getting started. π
take a look back at some of the moments that made day 1 of hack the north 2026 so special. ππΈ
the countdown ends tomorrow.
whether you're arriving with a fully planned project or just an idea scribbled in your notes app, we can't wait to see what you'll create at hack the north 2026.
see you soon, hackers. π
part badge, part mini computer βοΈ
the hacker badge is built to get you exploring, experimenting, and dreaming bigger throughout the weekend
there's plenty to discover and even more to make your own π
https://t.co/UwNMOTPapW
Announcing our Keynote Speaker!
Erik Bernhardsson is the Co-founder and CEO of Modal, an infrastructure provider for AI companies. Before, he was the CTO at https://t.co/5jt91Si0hs and nearly a decade at Spotify, where he built the music recommendation system and ran data teams.
this year, we decided to hack your badgeβ¦
the result? the hacker badge βοΈ
powered by an esp32 play games uncover surprises around the venue connect with hackers and even build your own app.
and yes, you get to keep it. β¨
your weekend of building meeting people and very questionable sleep begins here. ποΈ
registration opens friday at 5:30 pm
find your ticket at https://t.co/p2ncaDtO76 and have it ready for entry
next stop: hack the north! π
one scroll closer to a full team π
browse hacker profiles see what people are into and find someone you might want to build with in the hacker directory
Letβs celebrate what makes Waterloo, Waterloo.
ποΈ Sept. 11
π 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Kick off #WaterlooTechWeek with community, activities, snacks, refreshments, and limited swag.
π https://t.co/P68ob4iulK
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