Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- Hack Club community
- Opens
- 10/3/2026
In short
Dublin Hacx is a free, 12-hour hackathon for high school students in the Bay Area, taking place on October 3, 2026, at the SAP Office in San Ramon. Participants bring an idea and have 12 hours to build it, with no specific theme, and then demo their project.
Dublin hacx
By Hack Club community
CompetitionOpens 10/3/2026Opens in 19 days
October 3, 2026
Date
SAP Office, San Ramon, CA
Location
Free for high school students
Cost
12-hour build window (10 AM - 10 PM)
Duration
Open-ended theme
Theme
For high school students in the Bay Area
Audience
Overview
Dublin Hacx is the inaugural hackathon hosted by the Emerald Hacking & Coding Club, an event specifically designed by students for students. The 12-hour event, running from 10 AM to 10 PM, encourages participants to develop an idea from conception to a working prototype within a single day. It aims to foster hands-on building experience and provide a supportive environment for both novice and experienced coders. The hackathon is completely free to attend and will accommodate 170 high school students from across the Bay Area. It emphasizes practical application and creation, encouraging participants to focus on building a functional project rather than just presenting an idea. The event provides mentors and workshops to guide participants throughout the day. The schedule includes dedicated time for building, along with check-in, an opening ceremony, provided meals (lunch and dinner), workshops on various topics like web, AI, and hardware, and a judging session. The day culminates in an awards ceremony. The event is hosted at the SAP Office in San Ramon. There is no specific theme for Dublin Hacx; participants are encouraged to pursue any project they are curious about. The main constraint is the 12-hour timeframe, pushing participants to ship a working demo by 8 PM. This open-ended approach allows for maximum creativity and personal investment in the projects.
What to build
Participants should bring any idea they are curious about and build it into a real, running project within the 12-hour timeframe. There are no specific themes, required tracks, or boxes to fit inside. The project should be a functional demo by 8 PM, not a slide deck.
Key dates
- Event Check-In2026-10-03T10:00:00
- Event Opening Ceremony2026-10-03T10:30:00
- Event Hacking Begins2026-10-03T11:00:00
- Lunch2026-10-03T13:00:00
- Workshops2026-10-03T15:00:00
- Dinner2026-10-03T18:00:00
- Hacking Ends / Submissions Due2026-10-03T20:00:00
- Judging2026-10-03T20:30:00
- Awards Ceremony2026-10-03T21:30:00
- Event Ends2026-10-03T22:00:00
Eligibility
Any high school student in the Bay Area can attend. You do not need to be from Dublin or Emerald HS.
How to enter
- Register to hack via the event website.
Sponsors & partners
SAP Office, San RamonDream College PathCodeCraftersFeatherless.aiNordVPNNordPassCoveronIncogniSailyn8nElevenLabsYRI ScienceMeDoPCBWay.xyz
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can attend?
+
Any high school student in the Bay Area. You don't need to be from Dublin or Emerald HS — bring your friends from any school.
How much does it cost?
+
It is totally free.
Where is the venue?
+
SAP Office, San Ramon.
How long is the event?
+
12 hours, from 10am to 10pm.
Is food provided?
+
Yes, a hot meal for lunch and dinner will be provided.