MadHacks
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Hacking has commenced!
November 14 & 15th, 2026
Location: Morgridge Hall
1205 University Avenue, Madison, WI
Walk-in checkin starts at 10:30 AM and ends at 11:00 AM
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Walk-in checkin starts at 10:30 AM and ends at 11:00 AM
| Time | Core | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00AM - 11:00AM | Check-in | Team Matching, Career Fair |
| 10:30AM - 11:00AM | Walk-in Registration | |
| 11:00AM - 11:30AM | Opening Ceremony | |
| 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Lunch & Hacking Begins | |
| 1:15PM - 1:45PM | How to Hackathon (B2550) | |
| 2:00PM - 3:00PM | Getting Started with Databricks (B2550) | |
| 3:00PM - 4:00PM | Salesforce Workshop (B2550) | |
| 4:00PM - 5:00PM | TDS Networking Workshop (B2550) | |
| 5:00PM - 6:00PM | Design Interactive Workshop (B2550) | |
| 6:00PM - 7:00PM | Dinner | |
| 7:00PM - 7:30PM | Traders at Wisconsin Blotto | |
| 9:00PM - 10:15PM | Gameathon | |
| 10:20PM - 11:30PM | Jane Street Estimathon | |
| *12:00AM - 1:00AM | Salesforce After Dark | |
| 8:00AM - 9:30AM | Breakfast | |
| 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Hacking Ends, Lunch | |
| 1:00PM - 2:30PM | Project Judging | |
| 2:30PM - 3:30PM | Closing Ceremony | Finalist Presentations |
| 3:15PM - 4:00PM | Awards Ceremony |
MadHacks is a hackathon with a long, successful history in the Madison area and has been one of the largest hackathons in the midwest. We're excited to be back once again this Fall!
Hackathons are 24-hour events where teams of up to four have a friendly competition to create the best projects, products, and more. Food, prizes, mentorship, and events are all available.
Hackathons give you the environment to make amazing, fulfilling projects in a short amount of time surrounded by driven individuals. Resumes benefit from Hackathons; interviewers sometimes ask about hackathon participation! The free food doesn't hurt, either.
Oh you bet! MadHacks will provide lunch, dinner, breakfast, and lunch. Bring plenty of snacks, too! MadHacks is not an all you can eat buffet.
YES. Hackathons are made to be beginner friendly. Mentorship, talks, and workshops are available, which all allow for you to grow your abilities quickly.
Our event follows the Recurse Center's code of conduct. By attending the event, you agree to follow it.
