Milwaukee's Premier
Hackathon
October 15, 2025 – October 16, 2025
Test your coding, design, and problem-solving skills! Join students and professionals from across Milwaukee to build something amazing.
REGISTERHow Does it Work?
Experience the thrill of rapid development and collaborative innovation at Milwaukee's most exciting hackathon.
CODE. DESIGN. INNOVATE.
1. Form Your Team
Join with friends or meet new teammates at our kickoff event. Teams of 2-4 are recommended, but solo participants are welcome too! Connect with students and professionals from across Milwaukee.
2. Choose a Challenge
Select from one of our exciting tracks focused on real-world problems. Each challenge is designed to push your creativity and technical skills while making a positive impact on the Milwaukee community.
3. Build Your Solution
You have 24 hours to bring your idea to life! Develop a working prototype using any technology stack you prefer. Mentors will be available throughout the event to help you overcome challenges.
4. Present & Win Prizes!
Showcase your creation to our panel of judges from Milwaukee's tech industry. Top teams will win exciting prizes and potential opportunities with local companies!
The Tracks
Choose from one of these exciting challenge tracks. Each is designed to address real needs in the Milwaukee community.
Innovation Track
Create something completely new! This track challenges you to develop an innovative solution to a problem you're passionate about. Think outside the box!
Community Track
Build solutions that address challenges facing the Milwaukee community. Focus on education, transportation, public services, or other local needs.
Sustainability Track
Develop eco-friendly solutions that promote sustainability in Milwaukee. Focus on reducing waste, conserving energy, or promoting environmental awareness.
The Judges
Get an opportunity to get feedback from the best and brightest in Milwaukee's tech industry!
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Mookesh Patel
Professor Emeritus, UWM
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Mookesh Patel
Professor Emeritus, UWM
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Mookesh Patel
Professor Emeritus, UWM
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Mookesh Patel
Professor Emeritus, UWM
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Mookesh Patel
Professor Emeritus, UWM
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Mookesh Patel
Professor Emeritus, UWM
What's Going Down
We will be updating this schedule with workshops. Stay tuned for future announcements.
Day 1
Saturday, October 15th (PST)
Opening Ceremony
9:00 AM
Breakout to Design!
9:30 AM
Team Formation
9:30 AM
Ideating Good Design Solutions with Eric
10:30 AM
Prototyping in Figma with Zosh
11:30 AM
Next Level Interactions with Adobe
1:00 PM
Personal Branding with Grace Ling
5:00 PM
Game Night
8:00 PM
Day 2
Sunday, October 16th (PST)
Submit Designs
8:30 AM
Judging Begins
9:00 AM
Q&A and Networking with Adobe
11:00 AM
Results + Awards + Closing Notes
12:00 PM
Have a Question?
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