ByteHacks

About

ByteHacks is a 24-hour hackathon on September 1st and 2nd at Thoughtworks NYC that encourages women of all ages and skillsets to form teams and create tech projects that have positive social impact.

The hackathon will have workshops, tech talks, mentors, sponsors, and free food! Whether you are a designer, entrepreneur, artist, or coder, ByteHacks welcomes you. We even have a keynote from Limor Fried, founder and CEO of Adafruit!

Check out last year's Devpost page, Facebook event, and event pictures!

Applications Closed

FAQs

Who can come to the event?

ByteHacks is open to women of all ages, skillsets, and backgrounds. We want to create an educational atmosphere, so high school and college women are allowed.

Do I have to know how to code?

Nope! Our hackathon is aimed at women of ALL skill levels -- whether you've never touched a line of code or you're a seasoned veteran. We will have tons of workshops and mentors for beginners to learn. You just need to agree to the MLH Code of Conduct.

How much does admission cost? Food?

Nothing! ByteHacks is completely free to attend. We will provide food, mentors, prizes, workshops, and moral support.

Where is it? How do I get there?

ByteHacks will be held at Thoughtworks in Manhattan, NYC. The address is 99 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016. We will not be providing travel reimbursement.