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Fall Hacks 2026

NOV 07Burnaby, British ColumbiaIn Person
Organized byCComputing Science Student Society - Simon Fraser University
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About

This year will mark the seventh year Fall Hacks has taken place at Simon Fraser University. Fall Hacks is an annual, beginner-first, 12 hour hackathon, intended to welcome new students into the world of competitive programming and foster the growing passions of recurring participants. Fall Hacks prioritizes the student experience in every way; from free workshops for attendees, to mentorship help throughout the event!

Students will be able to participate in a team to bring a project to life, utilizing programming and design skills. You’ll be given 10 hours to brainstorm, develop, and present your projects to industry judges; developing real-world skills for a competitive job market.


Prize Categories

8 categories
  • View Best Design/UXEvent prize

    Best Design/UX

    Awarded to the project with the most outstanding design.

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  • View Best Overall HackEvent prize

    Best Overall Hack

    Awarded to the team that is declared to have the best project overall.

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  • View Best Solo HackEvent prize

    Best Solo Hack

    Awarded to an individual who has the best hack and is participating with as a solo hacker.

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  • View Best Use of the Google Gemini APIGoogle

    Best Use of the Google Gemini API

    It’s time to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project?

    • Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice
    • Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers
    • Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more

    Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API today?

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  • View Best Use of ThemeEvent prize

    Best Use of Theme

    Awarded to the project that overall best incorporates the theme of Fall Hacks 2026, which will be disclosed at opening ceremony.

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  • View DNS Hardware Prize TrackEvent prize

    DNS Hardware Prize Track

    Awarded to the team with the best hardware hack. (Note that CSSS will not be providing any hardware for hackers)

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  • View SURGE Prize TrackEvent prize

    SURGE Prize Track

    N/A

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  • View Women in Computer Science Prize TrackEvent prize

    Women in Computer Science Prize Track

    Awarded to an entire team that MUST identify as women, non-binary, or any other gender minority.

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