The moment you've all been waiting for...

Our flagship MACATHON is here and you're invited to put your hacking skills to the test! 

In this 48 hour challenge you'll work in teams of 2-4 to create a project solving a problem 🧩 (theme TBA 👀). Whether you're a seasoned hacker or this is your first hackathon 🤩, this is a golden opportunity to spice up your resume 🌶️📃 and win some exciting prizes!!

We'll be kicking things off with an Opening Ceremony ✂️🎀, where you can indulge in some delicious food 🍕🍴 to fuel up for the upcoming coding 💻, and wrapping things up with a Closing Ceremony 🥳 where you can celebrate and connect 🤝 with our sponsors. 

Band together with your friends 👯 or find a team on the MACATHON Discord . Join the server for all updates and to ask any questions 🤔. 

🎟️ Tickets are $10 for MAC members and $15 for non-MAC members 

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📆 Event Timeline:

Day 1: Friday 10th April

📍 6-8PM - Opening Ceremony @ LG02 Alan Finkel Building (Also Livestreamed!)

⌚ Hacking Begins! 

 

Day 2: Saturday 11th April 

⌚ All Day - Hacking Continues 

 

Day 3: Sunday 12th April 

⌚ Hacking Ends!

 

Day 4: Monday 20th April

📍 Closing Ceremony (Date and Time TBC) 

🏆 Winners Announced!! 

 

‼️ Sign up now ‼️

GET TICKETS HERE

Requirements

What to Build

Over 48 hours, your team will work on prototype that tackles a real-world problem with tech-driven solution. 

Your solution could be in a form:

  • Web app
  • Mobile app
  • Chatbot
  • Or... something totally unexpected.

 

We’re looking for originality, creativity, and bold innovation!

What to Submit

All teams must submit the following:

  • A one-sentence elevator pitch that captures the essence of your project.

  • A 300-word project summary outlining:

    • The problem you set out to solve

    • Your proposed solution

    • How you built it (tools, technologies, approach)

    • Any challenges you faced along the way

  • A link to your GitHub repository — make sure it's public so the judges can review your code!

  • A 3-minute video pitch + demo — explain your idea and show it in action! Upload it to YouTube and include the link.

  • Optional: Add any screenshots, diagrams, or extra demos that can help bring your project to life for the judges.

The judging panel will select a group of standout submissions. These teams will have their video pitches showcased to the judges during the MACATHON 2026 Closing Ceremony.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$3,000 in prizes
1st Place
$1,800 in cash
1 winner

2nd Place
$700 in cash
1 winner

3rd Place
$200 in cash
1 winner

Best Social Media
$100 in cash
1 winner

Includes 1 Keychron Keyboard from Susquehanna

Best Design
$100 in cash
1 winner

Includes JBL headphones for each member (courtesy of Citadel)

Best Video
$100 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Naael Arman

Naael Arman
Competitions Director at Monash Association of Coding

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity
    Original idea that is realistic, innovative and strongly connected to the given theme.
  • Realisation and Implementation
    Did you manage to transform your concept into a real-life prototype within the time limit? Does it do what it’s meant to do reliably and smoothly?
  • Technical Depth
    Clean code, logical structure, and well-thought-out design choices will stand out. We’re not just checking if it works—we’re looking at how it works.
  • Quality of Pitch
    Can you tell the story of your project in a way that excites, explains, and inspires? It’s not just about what you built—it’s about why it matters.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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