about this event
Hack the Change 2026 is a competitive in-person two-day for-charity hackathon hosted on November 7-8, 2026 by Code the Change YYC.
Code The Change YYC is a student-driven community initiative where computer science and engineering students use their skills for social change.
This hackathon is a great opportunity for participants to test themselves under pressure, build their skills in software development, and do something good for the community.
The prize pool this year includes $10,000 CAD of winnings split between charities and winning students.
The hackathon is in-person at the University of Calgary campus in Alberta. Throughout the two-day event, students will have the opportunity to build projects centered around a social change theme, listen to relevant talks about software development and social change, and work with qualified industry mentors to spin up their awesome hackathon projects. In the end, students will have the opportunity to showcase their project to judges live to compete for the first-place prize.
We invite students from all backgrounds to compete in this competitive and exciting challenge.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided!
Please sign up for the hackathon on the Hackathon Website (hackthechangeyyc.ca). Participants can also utilize that page for hackathon updates, check-ins, and scheduling.
when
Hack the Change 2026 — Day 1
Competition opens; building, talks and mentorship throughout the day.
◍ University of CalgaryHack the Change 2026 — Day 2
Final building, judging and showcase for the first-place prize.
◍ University of Calgaryprizes
| # | PRIZE | price |
|---|---|---|
| Prize Pool | Total winnings split between charities and winning students | $10,000 CAD |