RowdyHacks is UTSA's annual hackathon, hosted by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) at UTSA. It is a weekend-long event where students, tech enthusiasts, and creative minds from all backgrounds come together to collaborate, innovate, and build real-world projects in 24 hours.
Who Can Attend? Anyone 18 or older is welcome to participate as a hacker. You do not need prior hackathon experience; students pursuing college or another form of higher education from any field, school, or background are encouraged to attend. Recent graduates who completed their degree within the past 12 months are also eligible. High school students are not eligible to participate.
Experience & Resources Absolutely zero experience is needed. The event welcomes those with a passion for creating. Resources include workshops and mentors to help beginners get started, alongside plenty of opportunities to learn from and help others.
Team Formation Teams are limited to 1-4 hackers. If you have a team in mind, ensure all members submit an application before the deadline. If you do not have a team, there will be a dedicated time for team formation after the opening ceremony.
Cost & Prizes The event is completely free for all accepted hackers. Participants will receive swag, and prizes will be awarded to the winners.
What to Bring Participants should bring a valid ID and items helpful for creating their hack or ensuring comfort, such as a laptop, charger, mouse, keyboard, hardware, light jacket, and hygienic products.
Venue
San Antonio, United States