A hackathon is a technology-focused event where individuals and teams work on new projects in a short period of time. You can build anything you want. An app, a robot, a website. The only limit is your imagination!

People of a variety of genders are underrepresented in the tech world, and it’s up to everyone to change that! Technica’s goal is to create a welcoming environment where people of underrepresented genders can build cool projects and share their stories! You can learn more about gender diversity here.

No, you don’t need ANY coding experience to participate! If you do, that’s great! If you don’t, that’s also great! Students of all skill levels are encouraged to attend, even if you’ve never written a line of code. We’re very beginner friendly and are prepared to teach you everything you need to learn right here. We also have a beginners track to further help beginner coders start their tech journey!

Technica 2022 will take place on October 15-16 in The Hotel at UMD and virtually via our platform. You choose how you want to join! In-person check-in will begin at 10 AM on Saturday. Check out our event schedule here

Anyone who identifies as a marginalized gender including, but not limited to, cisgender women, transgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals, gender neutral individuals, genderqueer individuals, agender individuals, pangender individuals, or a gender who are otherwise underrepresented in tech may register as a hacker! All ages are welcome. Additionally, all participants must follow the MLH code of conduct and Technica code of conduct.

Technica is FREE for all participants, thanks to our amazing sponsors! Participation includes a lot of free gear and swag!

Under 18 and still want to code with us? Don’t worry! Technica is very minor friendly; we have accommodations for participants under 18!

There are many ways to travel to Technica! We will be sending buses to nearby universities which hackers can take to and from Technica. For hackers not within 30 minutes of a bus stop, travel reimbursement will also be available to assist in getting to and from Technica. Eligible hackers will be sent travel registration information after registering for Technica.

You can work on a project on your own, or you can work with a team. Teams can be formed prior to the day of the hackathon with other participants, or at the team formation event before official hacking begins. You can meet other hackers in the Technica 2021 Slack workspace. Weekend-of, we'll offer a team formation event in which you can use gotechnica.org/teamformationform to list your preferences and gotechnica.org/teamformationsheet to view potential team members. Team size must not exceed four members, per MLH rules.

Some recommended items to bring are a computer, chargers, and a pair of headphones! Bring what you feel will help you stay comfortable during the course of the hackathon, this could be hygiene products, computer peripherals, or a blanket!

If you have any special needs you feel our organizers should be aware of or other questions or concerns, you can reach out to us at hello@gotechnica.org!

Registration is open, all you need to do is fill out our registration form!

All in-person attendees must be fully vaccinated or wear a mask throughout the duration of the event. Please pack your vaccination card and photo ID to present at check-in!