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EastBayHacks is open to all high school students in grades 9-12 around the Bay Area and beyond. If you are a college student/company representative and are interested in mentoring, volunteering, or leading a workshop, make sure to email us at [email protected] to let us know, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!

Special exemptions may be made for prospective participants not yet in high school on a case-by-case basis. Email us for further inquiries.

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Teams may be anywhere from 1 to 4 people, though we highly suggest you work in a team rather than working solo. Additionally, feel free to come with your friends and form a team ahead of time. If you don't have a team by event day, that's okay too! We'll hold a team mixer for anyone still needing a team at the beginning of the event.

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Nope. It will be totally free for all participating students!

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Yes. All hackers are expected to follow the Code of Conduct that can be found on the Devpost page for this event. The Code is subject to change at any time.

Additionally, this event has event-specific rules that can also be found on the DevPost. By participating in EastBayHacks, you are bound by those rules. Rules are subject to change at any time.

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This hackathon is primarily intended for those living around the San Francisco Bay Area—but travel reimbursements may potentially be available on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to us by email and we can discuss the details.

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You should bring a laptop, phone, chargers, a student ID, toiletries, a sleeping bag, and any other accessories that you might need for your project. We’ll provide food, but it’s always a good idea to bring snacks in case you’re feeling hungry!

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Be sure to report those restrictions on the Registration Form—we will try our best to accomodate food options to you. However, we cannot guarantee that such accomodations will be made, so you are allowed and encouraged to bring your own meals if you believe this will be a serious concern.

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No worries! EastBayHacks is open to programmers of all experience levels—from total beginners to advanced coders. What matters most isn’t your previous experience, but rather your interest in technology and your passion for creating something cool! There will be plenty of mentors and workshops available to help you out with your project, and those with no experience will be eligible to compete in the Beginner division!

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