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OUR VALUES

Community

Connect with fellow students and our partners in the tech community. Make connections that will last a lifetime!

Growth

Expand beyond your horizons and grow your current skill set in a safe and supportive environment.

Exploration

Discover new ideas and technologies with the help of our experienced mentors, or learn new skills at our beginner-friendly workshops!

Applications are now closed.

Unfortunately, HackBeanpot 2026 is no longer accepting hacker applicants. Follow us at @HackBeanpot on Instagram for more updates. We hope to see you next year!

ABOUT US

We're a non-profit organization in the Boston area that organizes an annual undergraduate hackathon. Our goal is to expand and nurture the hacker culture that exists in Boston and the surrounding areas. We connect students and other aspiring nerds to their colleagues so that they can meet new people, learn new things, and have a great time.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Sue Harnett

CEO of Rewriting the Code

Sue Harnett is the Founder & CEO of Rewriting the Code, the nonprofit she launched in 2017 that has grown into a global community of 38,000+ university and early-career women in tech, offering mentorship, education, and career-readiness programs. She will be speaking about women in technology, and the value of community, teamwork, and thoughtful leadership!

Jessica Cao

Stanford CS '26 / Founder of World37

Jessica Cao is an undergraduate studying Computer Science at Stanford University, and the founder of World37, an AI-powered storytelling platform where players can engage with, create, and share their own unique stories. She will be speaking about the art of pitching a technical project!

TESTIMONIALS

FAQ

General

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  • How long is the hackathon?+

Application

  • How can I be a mentor or judge?+

Event Logistics

  • Will my travel be reimbursed?+
  • How do teams work?+
  • What are the prizes this year?+
  • Will there be overnight accommodations?+
  • Will food be provided?+
  • Does my project have to be carnival themed?+