The Largest Builder Hackathon

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Jan 17-18, 2026 @ CMU. Apply by November 30, 2025.

Jan 17-18, 2026 @ CMU. Apply by November 30, 2025.

Jan 17-18, 2026 @ CMU. Apply by November 30, 2025.

About NexHacks

About NexHacks

Why Hack at NexHacks?

NexHacks is the biggest hackathon series in the world. We're bringing 1000+ hackers, builders, and founders to compete for $1m in cash and credits from leaders in the AI race. Our theme is Turing City, a utopian futuristic city where AGI technology is widespread.

You’ll learn from world-class founders, researchers, and investors leading today’s AI revolution. You’ll get access to cutting-edge APIs and mentorship from leading AI startups. Whether you’re here to launch your first startup, meet your future co-founder, or simply learn from the best, NexHacks is where ideas turn into reality.

For Whom?

For Whom?

For Whom?

Who Should Definitely Attend NexHacks

Founders

Devs

VCs/Investors

Cracked People

Founders

Devs

VCs/Investors

Cracked People

Founders

Devs

VCs/Investors

Cracked People

  • Innovation . Networking . Marketing . Learning .

Speakers

Speakers

Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

  • Niko Bonastos

    Early Stage VC in Discord, Mercor, Pylon, Snapchat

  • Vanessa Larco

    Former Partner at NEA

  • Cory Levy

    Founder at ZFellows

  • Bradley Tusk

    CEO at Tusk Ventures

  • Yasin Ehsan

    CEO at Headstarter

  • Benjamin Narasin

    Founder at Tenacity Venture Capital

  • Niko Bonastos

    Early Stage VC in Discord, Mercor, Pylon, Snapchat

  • Vanessa Larco

    Former Partner at NEA

  • Cory Levy

    Founder at ZFellows

  • Bradley Tusk

    CEO at Tusk Ventures

  • Yasin Ehsan

    CEO at Headstarter

  • Benjamin Narasin

    Founder at Tenacity Venture Capital

7+ speakers

Event agenda

Event agenda

Event agenda

Discover the Hacking Agenda

Jan 17

Welcome & Main Hacking Day

Jan 17

Welcome & Main Hacking Day

Jan 17

Welcome & Main Hacking Day

Jan 18

Judging & Networking

Jan 18

Judging & Networking

Jan 18

Judging & Networking

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Sponsorship

Meet out sponsors who help to bring Nexhacks alive

Questions

Questions

Questions

Have A Question for NexHacks?

Does Nexhacks provide stipends for travel and housing?

You're able to stay at the venue overnight. We are aiming to get as many hackers travel stipends as possible. The school with the most attendees will receive guaranteed stipends.

Will food be provided at the event?

How can I register for NexHacks?

Will NexHacks be available online for remote attendees?

Is there dress code for the event?

Do I need any experience to participate in NexHacks?

How can I become a sponsor or exhibitor at the event?

Will there be opportunities for networking at NexHacks?

Does Nexhacks provide stipends for travel and housing?

You're able to stay at the venue overnight. We are aiming to get as many hackers travel stipends as possible. The school with the most attendees will receive guaranteed stipends.

Will food be provided at the event?

How can I register for NexHacks?

Will NexHacks be available online for remote attendees?

Is there dress code for the event?

Do I need any experience to participate in NexHacks?

How can I become a sponsor or exhibitor at the event?

Will there be opportunities for networking at NexHacks?

Does Nexhacks provide stipends for travel and housing?

You're able to stay at the venue overnight. We are aiming to get as many hackers travel stipends as possible. The school with the most attendees will receive guaranteed stipends.

Will food be provided at the event?

How can I register for NexHacks?

Will NexHacks be available online for remote attendees?

Is there dress code for the event?

Do I need any experience to participate in NexHacks?

How can I become a sponsor or exhibitor at the event?

Will there be opportunities for networking at NexHacks?

Registration

Registration

Registration

Secure Your Spot at NexHacks Today!

NexHacks 2026

Regular applications close Nov 30 at 11:59 PM ET.

Entry to all speaker sessions

Access to tech expo floor

Networking lounge

NexHacks swag!

Apply Now

NexHacks 2026

Regular applications close Nov 30 at 11:59 PM ET.

Entry to all speaker sessions

Access to tech expo floor

Networking lounge

NexHacks swag!

Apply Now

NexHacks 2026

Regular applications close Nov 30 at 11:59 PM ET.

Entry to all speaker sessions

Access to tech expo floor

Networking lounge

NexHacks swag!

Apply Now