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!

Women are underrepresented in the tech world, and it’s up to everyone to change that! We are creating a welcoming environment to show that there is a place in tech for every lady out there while building cool projects and sharing stories at Technica.

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.

Technica will be held in the Reckord Armory at the University of Maryland, College Park, from November 10th-11th, 2018.

Anyone who identifies as a woman or non-binary 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! Admission includes food, overnight stay, and a lot of free gear and swag!

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

We are sending several buses along the east coast to universities near select metropolitan areas. Travel reimbursements and bus sign ups for Technica 2018 are now closed, but you may still come to a bus stop and hope for an open spot!

Here is the bus schedule!

If you are driving to Technica, you can park in any of the locations indicated on our parking map.

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. Team size must not exceed four members, per MLH rules.

You must bring a valid student or government-issued ID card for admission. Bring a sleeping bag/pillow for the night and a laptop – don’t forget your charger! We also encourage bringing an air mattress, toiletries, and a change of clothes for both warm and cold weather. Everything else will be provided!

We would love to have you be a volunteer or a mentor! Technica can only be more successful with as many volunteers and mentors who want to help with the event. Sign up to volunteer or mentor.

We are now closed for 2018 sponsorship, but we'd love to chat if you have questions. Reach us at sponsorship@gotechnica.org.

If you have any special needs that the organizers need to be aware of, please email hello@gotechnica.org. We will try our best to accommodate you. Unfortunately, the venue is non-ADA compliant.