DiamondHacks 2026

About the challengeGet ready for DiamondHacks, a thrilling 36-hour hackathon tournament organized by the Association for Computing Machinery at UCSD. The sharpest minds from universities across San Diego will gather to join our magic tournament. Hundreds of hackers will team up to make projects showcasing their skills. Choose from different creative tracks and attend workshops to refine your craft. Join social events to make alliances with other talented students and celebrate magic!Keep your wand at the ready and your eyes sharp for any tricks along the way. Let's make our mark and cast the ultimate hack!Join us onApril 4th-5thfor an in-person competition with numerous workshops, tons of prizes, and countless opportunities for fun!