DFWhacks

Join us on Saturday September 27 at Collin College Frisco for a day of coding, collaborating and learning

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Pre-Event Workshop Series

Get Ready for DFWhacks

Join our free webinar workshops on Saturday, September 20th to build essential skills before the big day

Intro to HTML

Learn the fundamentals of web development and create your first webpage from scratch.

Duration: 30 minutes
Time: 11:00am CST
Join Zoom Webinar

Intro to Vibe Coding

Discover creative coding techniques and learn how to build visually engaging projects.

Duration: 30 minutes
Time: 2:00pm CST
Join Zoom Webinar

Computational Thinking

Learn how to approach problems using strategies and logical thinking for effective programming.

Duration: 30 minutes
Time: 4:00pm CST
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About DFWhacks

DFW Hacks is more than a hackathon—it's a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the future of tech. Join us on September 27th, 2025 at the Collin College Frisco for an action-packed day where high school students of all experience levels will form teams, build software and hardware projects, attend engaging workshops, and get guidance from industry mentors. Everyone is welcome! Come with an idea or simply your curiosity; leave with new skills, new friends, and something you're proud to demo.

Build

Build cutting-edge AI applications that solve meaningful problems and make a real impact in the world.

Connect

Work with students and mentors from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area!

Competition

Compete for exciting prizes while learning new skills!

Learn

Attend workshops, learn from experts, and master new technologies!

Event Schedule

Your day at DFWhacks - September 27th, 2025

Opening Ceremony

10:00 AM

Welcome, introductions, challenge reveal, and team formation

Lunch Break

1:00 PM

Fuel up with delicious food and network with fellow hackers

Submissions Due

6:00 PM

Final deadline for project submissions and demo videos

Winners Announced

7:00 PM

Closing ceremony, project showcases, and prize distribution

Mentor assistance will be available continuously. Don't hesitate to ask for help!

Project Requirements

What you'll build and how to submit your project

What to Build

AI-Powered Application

You will be building an AI-powered app to solve a specific problem. The challenge problem will be revealed at the opening ceremony at 10:00 AM sharp!

Come prepared to think creatively and work collaboratively.

What to Submit

Project Deliverables

1-Minute Video

Explain your app's functionalities and impact

GitHub Repository

Complete project code and documentation

Important Note

The specific challenge problem will be announced during the opening ceremony. Make sure to arrive on time to hear the requirements and start building your AI solution!

Amazing Prizes

Compete for over $500 in prizes and opportunities

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1st Place

$200 Gift Card
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2nd Place

$100 Gift Card
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3rd Place

$50 Gift Card
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Most Unique

$50 Gift Card

Most creative and innovative solution

Our Sponsors

Proudly supported by industry leaders

Official Partner

All donations are tax deductible through Hack Club's 501(c)(3) nonprofit status

Hack Club

Official Partner

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Current Sponsors

Thank you to our amazing sponsors

JantaPower

Technology Partner

PantasticLLC

Innovation Partner

Meet Our Founding Team

The passionate students behind DFWhacks

Thanveer Muthukumar

Founder & Lead Organizer

Passionate about making technology accessible to all students

Siddharth Chandragiri

Outreach and Marketing

Helping DFWHacks make an impact

Hamza Aboutaleb

Sponsorship Manager

Building partnerships with amazing sponsors

Nikhil Kudva

Event Coordinator

Ensuring everything runs smoothly

Ishaan Bidarkar

Financial Manager

Ensuring our finances are in order

Sripad Saraf

Workshop Coordinator

Creating amazing learning experiences