February 6-8, 2026
UGA Miller Learning Center

What is UGAHacks?

UGAHacks is an annual hackathon organized by students at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Hackathons are all about dedicated people coming together to create something amazing in an epic 48-hour programming sleepover.

Even though submitting a project is the main objective, that's not all there is. We'll have mentors, free food, video game competitions, workshops, and more. There's even a workshop for anyone who still needs to find teammates!

Tracks

A♠

Best First Time Hacker

A♠

This track is for teams consisting of primarily first-time hackers, offering a chance for them to learn, collaborate, and build their very first hackathon project.

2♣

Best Game Project

2♣

This track is centered on creating video games or game-related software, which could include anything from a 2D platformer to a complex game engine.

3♥

Ground Up Model

3♥

This track challenges participants to build a new AI model from scratch, focusing on the fundamental architecture and training process rather than using pre-existing frameworks.

4♣

General AI

4♣

This track is for projects that use AI in any capacity, whether it's for a game, a website, or a standalone application. It's the perfect track to explore any kind of AI idea.

5♣

Best Hardware Project

5♣

This track is for projects that involve physical components, such as building a new device, a robot, or other form of hardware.

6♥

Best Solo Project

6♥

Award recognizing the exceptional skill and execution of a project developed by a single. There is 'i' in Team!

7♣

Best Overall Project

7♣

Award given to the project that excels in all areas, including innovation, technical difficulty, design, and presentation.

8♠

Most Magical Award

8♠

Award given to the project that most aligns with UGAHacks 11's theme, Magic!

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Friday – DAY 1

EventTimeLocation

Check-In

5-6:30 PM1ST FLOOR

1ST FLOOR

Opening Ceremony

6:30-7:30 PMMLC 102

MLC 102

EL Credit Info Session

7:30-8:30 PMMLC 102

MLC 102

Dinner

8:30-9:30 PM2ND FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

First-Time Hackers

9:30-11:30 PMMLC 171

MLC 171

Cox Challenge

10-11:00 PMMLC 213

MLC 213

NCR Voyix Challenge

10-11:00 PMMLC 214

MLC 214

Tractian Challenge

10-11:00 PMMLC 148

MLC 148

State Farm Challenge

10-11:00 PMMLC 150

MLC 150

Saturday – DAY 2

EventTimeLocation

Breakfast

8-9:00 AM2ND FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

Scavenger Hunt

10-6:30 PMALL MLC

ALL MLC

Git Workshop

10-11:00 AMMLC 250

MLC 250

Intro React.js Workshop

10-11:00 AMMLC 213

MLC 213

Tractian Workshop

10-11:00 AMMLC 148

MLC 148

MLH: Coding with Google AI Studio Workshop

10-11:00 AMMLC 147

MLC 147

Microcontroller Workshop

11-12:00 PMMLC 251

MLC 251

Cox Workshop

11-12:00 PMMLC 213

MLC 213

Professional Development Workshop

11-11:30 AMMLC 207

MLC 207

Lunch

12-1:00 PM2ND FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

Esports Challenges

1-7:30 PMMLC 102

MLC 102

Chrome Extension Workshop

1-2:00 PMMLC 250

MLC 250

NCR Voyix Workshop

1-2:00 PMMLC 214

MLC 214

Palantir Guest Speaker

2-3:00 PMMLC 148

MLC 148

AWS Workshop

2-3:00 PMMLC 250

MLC 250

Intro to Databases Workshop

2-3:00 PMMLC 213

MLC 213

Hot Ones: Tractian

2-3:00 PMMLC 268

MLC 268

MLH Workshop

3-4:00 PMMLC 147

MLC 147

State Farm Workshop

3-4:00 PMMLC 150

MLC 150

Hot Ones: Cox

3-4:00 PMMLC 268

MLC 268

Intro to ML Workshop

3-4:00 PMMLC 250

MLC 250

Game Development Workshop

4-5:00 PMMLC 213

MLC 213

Hot Ones: NCR Voyix

4-5:00 PMMLC 268

MLC 268

IEEE Workshop

4-5:00 PMMLC 214

MLC 214

Google Cloud AI Workshop

5-6:00 PMMLC 250

MLC 250

House of Cards Challenge

5-6:00 PMMLC 267

MLC 267

Beyond the Hackathon

5-5:30 PMMLC 150

MLC 150

Meet the Team

5:30-6:00 PMMLC 147

MLC 147

AI Assistant Workshop

6-7:00 PMMLC 350

MLC 350

Lettuce Eating Competition

6-7:00 PMMLC 148

MLC 148

Escape Room - SCS

6-7:00 PMMLC 150

MLC 150

Dinner

8-9:00 PM2ND FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

Nerf War

9:30-11:00 PM3RD FLOOR

3RD FLOOR

Talent Show

11-12:30 AMMLC 213

MLC 213

Chill Space

1 PM-12 AMMLC 207

MLC 207

Point Store

1 PM-12 AM4TH FLOOR

4TH FLOOR

Painting Workshop

1 PM-12 AMMLC 348

MLC 348

Sunday – DAY 3

EventTimeLocation

Submission Deadline

8:00 AMDEVPOST

DEVPOST

Breakfast

8-9:30 AM2ND FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

Judging + Company Expo

10-1:00 PM4TH FLOOR

4TH FLOOR

Lunch

1-2:00 PM2ND FLOOR

2ND FLOOR

Closing Ceremony

3-4:00 PMMLC 102

MLC 102

FrequentlyAskedQuestions

The secrets behind the spellbook

UGAHacks 11 will be an in-person event held at Miller Learning Center on the University of Georgia campus.

Currently we do not provide travel reimbursements. :(

No. All UGAHacks projects must begin at the hackathon. You are not permitted to begin a hackathon project before this event. Feel free to bring ideas, but no code!

All university students! We welcome all undergraduates and graduate students of all skill levels to attend. Professionals and other guests are welcome to attend as mentors or volunteers.

Students who attend UGAHacks 11 are eligible to receive EL Credit. To receive credit, please follow the instructions outlined on el.ugahacks.com.

Don't sweat it! You're free to join any existing team or form a new one when you get there. We'll also provide ample opportunities for hackers to meet each other and brainstorm some amazing ideas.

UGAHacks will be following the MLH Code of Conduct. By participating in UGAHacks, you are agreeing to follow the Code of Conduct throughout the duration of the event.