Katy Youth Hacks

What is Katy Youth Hacks?

Katy Youth Hacks is a 36-hour long hackathon for students from all around the world.

Our theme for this year is sustainability - we hope to guide participants to take a greater role in fighting social problems while encouraging underrepresented groups to engage in computer science and tech development.

By challenging students to solve real-world problems with technology, KatyYouthHacks aims to inspire the next generation of developers.

This Year's Prizes

1st Place:

Logitech Keyboard
JBL Headphones

2nd Place:

Logitech G203 Gaming Mouse
Anker Portable Charger

3rd Place:

Venture Pal Waterbottle
Blue Light Glasses

Best Design:

Fujifilm Quicksnap Camera

Best Beginner Hack:

3-Pack Lightning Cable Charges

Honorable Mention:

Exclusive Sponor Prizes

All Participants:

Sponsor Prizes

Last Year's Stats

429

Hackers Attended

70,000

In Prizes Awarded

Hacks Submitted

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FAQ

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is an fun, sprint-like design event where people collaborate intensively to develop software projects.

How much does it cost to participate?

This event is 100% free!

Who can participate?

ALL high school, middle school, and college students are eligible.

What if I can't code?

No problem! We will be hosting many workshops to help new hackers learn valuable skills and create their own original projects! Additionally, several of the prize categories are judged on ideation or design, rather than tech.

How many people can be in a team?

Up to four people are allowed on one team.

I have another question...

If you have a question, do not hesitate to email us at contact@katyhacks.org. Feel free to also contact us on our Discord.

Event Schedule

First Day, Friday

Time (CDT)	Event
8:00 PM	Opening Ceremony

Second Day, Saturday

Time (CDT)	Event
10:00 AM	Intro to Javascript Workshop with Ashanti Benons
11:00 AM	How to Get An Internship (Networking, Applying, and Interviewing) with Shagun Khare
2:00 PM	Tech for Social Impact with Crystal Yang