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hackokc
HackOKC,twenty-four hours.
A student hackathon. Friday, Nov 6, 2026 at Oklahoma City University. Teams work anywhere; HQ room TBA.
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01 One night
One night
Anywhere, twenty-four hours, real problems, two thousand dollars in 2025 prizes.
HackOKC is Oklahoma City University’s student hackathon. Students from invited Oklahoma colleges form teams at kickoff, check in at HQ, then work wherever they are comfortable and come back for demos. The professors and sponsors who show up are optional help. Bring your own idea or take one of two sealed prompts, revealed at kickoff. Demos are at 11, judges score 50 points, and winners take the prizes.
Good to know Bring a laptop, charger and student ID. Any major, no experience needed.
See the schedule →02 The 2025 record
Shipped in 2025
Three student teams shipped working demos in 2025. Scroll the strip or use the arrows.
03 The night
The night, in three acts.
Noon to noon. Gather, build, show.
Act 01 / Gather
Gather
- Kickoff; teams of one to four form.
- Campus briefs; prompts A and B unsealed.
Solo is fine. Teams find each other at kickoff, then scatter to work.
Act 02 / Build
Build
- Build begins; mentors and sponsors on call.
- Midnight esports break.
- Mentors on call through the night.
Bring your own idea or take a sealed prompt. Work where you like; HQ is there when you need a hand.
Act 03 / Show
Show
- Demos; judges score fifty points.
- Winners.
Presentation is 20 of the 50 points. Demo the thing that runs, not the thing you meant to finish.
The long night
24hrs
on the clock, noon to noon.
2026 goal: match or beat the 2025 pool.
04 Sponsor the weekend
Sponsor the weekend
Sponsors keep entry free, fund the prizes, and can help close the food gap.
2026 levels
Presenting sponsor / 2026Secured
The 2026 title spot is taken. Partner, Community and Food are open.
Partner
$250
Judging seat, prompt, mentors and recruiting help.
Community
$100
Logo, shirts, shoutouts and demo night.
Food
In kind or cash
Cover a meal, snacks or coffee.
05 Practicalities
Good questions
Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City.
Friday, Nov 6, 2026. Twenty-four hours.
Build anywhere; check-in and demos at HQ.
Who can join?
Invited Oklahoma colleges, any major, no experience needed. Solo or teams up to four, matched at kickoff.
What does it cost?
Nothing. Entry is free, and the venue and wifi are provided. Meals are not confirmed yet; we’re working on food sponsors. Bring a laptop, charger and student ID.
How are projects scored?
Fifty points: technical 10, innovation 10, impact 10, presentation 20. AI tools allowed with disclosure, no penalty.
Where do we work?
Build anywhere. Check in at HQ at noon, come back for demos at 11, and find a mentor or sponsor there during the night. The exact room is still being finalized and this page updates when it lands.
What do we build?
Real campus problems from local orgs, sealed prompts A and B unsealed at kickoff, or your own idea. Something that runs by demos.
Come build with us
Friday, Nov 6, 2026 at Oklahoma City University. Free entry.
Build anywhere · Check-in and demos at HQ