Los Altos Hacks VII
Major League Hacking 2023 Hackathon Season

April 8th - 9th @ Juniper Aspiration Dome

Los Altos Hacks is back!

The largest high school hackathon on the West Coast is back for the 7th year in a row.

Need a travel reimbursement? Fill out this form!

Other questions? Reach out at: [email protected]

A chance like no other.

We're committed to making Los Altos Hacks an experience of a lifetime for attendees.

For 24 hours, you'll have world-class resources and mentors right at your fingertips to bring your groundbreaking ideas to life. You bring your imagination, technical expertise, and ambition to Los Altos Hacks. We'll take care of everything else.

$25,000 in prizes
In past years, our prizes have included iPads, AirPods Pros, 3D Printers, Amazon Echos, Google Homes, and $1000 in cash. This year, we’re also offering exclusive opportunities like lunch-ins with partners at 8VC, a tour of Niantic headquarters in San Francisco, and a meeting with the head of Pokémon Go.
Awesome Swag
For simply attending our hackathon, you’ll have the chance to pick up one-of-a-kind swag like t-shirts, stickers, and tote bags. Throughout the hackathon, we’ll also be raffling out hoodies, hats, license keys for software, and more from our sponsors.
Catered Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
You don't ever have to worry about going hungry at Los Altos Hacks. We'll cater breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we'll always have snacks on hand.
Beginner-Friendly
You don't have to have experience with coding at all to attend Los Altos Hacks. Just bring your great ideas, and with our workshops and talented mentors, we'll help you learn how to bring them to life.

Photos

A wide shot of attendees at the opening ceremony of Los Altos Hacks VI.A photo of a Los Altos Hacks organizer presenting during the opening ceremony.One girl and three boys, Los Altos Hacks t-shirts on and refreshments in hand, working on laptops at Los Altos Hacks VI.Three boys smiling and posing for a photo in front of their table at midnight at Los Altos Hacks VI.A group of two boys and one girl walking to collect their award at Los Altos Hacks VI.A group of four girls coding on laptops at Los Altos Hacks VI.
A wide shot of attendees at the opening ceremony of Los Altos Hacks VI.A photo of a Los Altos Hacks organizer presenting during the opening ceremony.One girl and three boys, Los Altos Hacks t-shirts on and refreshments in hand, working on laptops at Los Altos Hacks VI.Three boys smiling and posing for a photo in front of their table at midnight at Los Altos Hacks VI.A group of two boys and one girl walking to collect their award at Los Altos Hacks VI.A group of four girls coding on laptops at Los Altos Hacks VI.
A wide shot of attendees at the opening ceremony of Los Altos Hacks VI.A photo of a Los Altos Hacks organizer presenting during the opening ceremony.One girl and three boys, Los Altos Hacks t-shirts on and refreshments in hand, working on laptops at Los Altos Hacks VI.Three boys smiling and posing for a photo in front of their table at midnight at Los Altos Hacks VI.A group of two boys and one girl walking to collect their award at Los Altos Hacks VI.A group of four girls coding on laptops at Los Altos Hacks VI.

Schedule

Day 1 — April 8th

TimeEvent
9:00 AMCheck-In
10:00 AMWaitlist Check-In
11:00 AMOpening Ceremony
12:00 PMHacking Begins
12:05 PMTeam Mixer
12:30 PMLunch
7:00 PMDinner
8:00 PMCup Stacking
11:00 PMCapture the Flag

Day 2 — April 9th

TimeEvent
12:00 AMMidnight Surprise
1:00 AMSuper Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament
8:00 AMBreakfast
8:30 AMHacking Ends
9:00 AMJudging Begins
11:00 AMClosing Ceremony
12:00 PMEnd of Hackathon

Sponsors

Partners

Juniper Networks LogoBILL Logo

Platinum

Google Logo

Gold

Nokia LogoCorsair LogoMalwarebytes LogoNiantic Labs LogoSan Francisco Bay University Logo

Silver

8VC LogoiXsystems LogoSpire LogoProduct Teacher LogoFetch Rewards LogoHaikuInc LogoDemian Design LogoUseful Sensors LogoBeezwax LogoGenius Ventures LogoIdentity Digital LogocPacket Networks LogoForward Networks LogoProofpoint Logo1517 Fund Logo

Bronze

Elastic N.V. LogoPostman LogoHalcyon LogoCyberTheory LogoSambaNova LogoSan José State University Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering LogoRidge Security LogoKioxia Logo

Special Sponsorships

StandOut Stickers LogoWolfram Research LogoArt of Problem Solving LogoDesmos LogoAxure LogoBubble LogoVercel LogoYubico LogoFidelity Investments LogoGitHub LogoCapitalOne LogoDomain.com LogoTwilio LogoAuth0 LogoMochi Waffle Corner LogoBackAYard LogoPizza My Heart LogoChun Yang Tea Logo

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We're excited at the prospect of you joining us for Los Altos Hacks VII. Registering is quick, simple, and takes less than five minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can participate?

Any high school student can participate. If you've graduated from high school, you can't participate, but you can come help mentor others.

How do I form or join a team?

You can form your own team of four, or you can join us at a team mixer at the beginning of the hackathon and meet others to form a team. Each team may have a maximum of four people.

Does this cost money?

No! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, Los Altos Hacks is free for all participants—all food, swag, and other costs are covered.

Is there a code of conduct?

Yes! All hackers must follow the MLH Code of Conduct. The packet must be signed in order to attend.

Do you offer travel reimbursements?

Yes! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, Los Altos Hacks is offering travel reimbursements on a case-by-case basis. Please fill out the travel reimbursement form in addition to registering for Los Altos Hacks.

What should I bring?

Bring a valid student ID, a laptop, chargers, and the signed Parent Packet. Power strips, sleeping bags, eye masks, and toiletries are highly recommended.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

No problem! If you have dietary restrictions, simply add them to your application when you sign up, and we will accommodate for you! Additionally, each meal will have vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options for everyone.

What if I can't code?

No problem! We are accepting people regardless of experience. We'll have workshops where you can learn.

I have another question...

We're here for you! Send us an email at [email protected] or feel free to reach out to us on Twitter or Facebook.