Hacks for Humanity: Hacking for the Social Good

Event description

  • Academic events
  • Community service
  • Free
  • Inclusion
  • Open to the public
  • Professional and career development

Hacks for Humanity is not just a hackathon—it’s a 36-hour innovation marathon. Participants from diverse backgrounds—including students, faculty, staff, and community members—come together to develop technical solutions that address pressing local and global challenges. By integrating the seven core principles of Humanity 101®—compassion, empathy, forgiveness, integrity, kindness, respect, and self-reflection—each project not only proposes a solution but also fosters personal growth and community understanding.

Participant Requirements:

  • Participation is not open to high school students.
  • Age Group- 18 years and above; anybody from students to professionals to retirees.

     

  • Stay with assigned team for the duration of the event. 

For more information visit https://www.hacksforhumanity.io/

Over $10,000 in prizes offered!

1st Place: $1,000 per team member 

2nd Place: $700 per team member

3rd Place: $500 per team member

Best Website: $200 per team member 

Free Food

Enjoy a dessert bar on opening night, with snacks available throughout the event. Saturday includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we'll close out Sunday with breakfast and a light snack.

 

Event contact

Rae Macias
480-727-7030
Date

Friday, October 10, 2025

Friday, October 10: 7:30-11 p.m.
Saturday, October 11: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday, October 12: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Time

7:30 pm11:00 pm (MST)


Location

University Gateway Building 2nd Floor

Cost

Free