A place to build, learn and grow
MiamiHacks is a 36 hour hackathon that encourages learning, collaboration, growth, innovation, and fun. We will welcome 1000 students from across the globe, experienced mentors, and wonderful sponsors to create amazing projects.
What is MiamiHacks?
MiamiHacks is a chance to meet new people, learn cool things, build something new, dream big, and have fun! Everyone is welcome - from the most experienced hackers and builders to the thinkers and the curious who have never heard of a hackathon. Regardless of your experience, there is something for you at MiamiHacks. We’d love for you to come learn something new, take the things you love or care about and combine them with technology to make something different, something cool, or something to improve the world.
Hosted By
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is one of the largest student organizations at FIU. Our mission is to support our students’ professional and technical advancement through university studies and beyond. We have been recognized both locally and nationally for our Outstanding Chapter activities by ACM National.
Sponsors
MiamiHacks is possible thanks to these amazing people:
FAQS
WILL MIAMIHACKS BE ONLINE OR IN-PERSON THIS YEAR?
Due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, MiamiHacks has decided to host our first-ever online hackathon.
WHAT PLATFORM WILL YOU BE USING TO HOST THE EVENT?
We are considering a multitude of options, currently, including Zoom, Discord and some new cutting-edge technologies!
WHO CAN COME?
If you’re currently a college student or have graduated in the past year, you're more than welcome to attend! Not a student but still want to participate? Reach out so you can attend as a mentor and help out our hackers! Mentor applications will be opening soon.
HOW DO YOU PLAN TO KEEP THE SENSE OF COMMUNITY IN AN ONLINE EVENT? HOW WILL PEOPLE BE ABLE TO FORM TEAMS?
As with any hackathon, the most important way to foster community is through communication. We are planning to use our online platform to facilitate communication between hackers, time for forming teams, and opportunities to match with mentors. With the online event, we are foreseeing even more connections between hackers, and more meaningful interaction and guidance between hackers and mentors.
ARE YOU STILL LOOKING FOR SPONSORS?
We definitely are still welcoming corporate sponsors! While this is a new hackathon experience, we are confident that MiamiHacks can provide a meaningful and fulfilling experience for both hackers and sponsors. If you're interested in sponsoring, please send us an email to acmchapter@fiu.edu!