> NEIU Eagle Hack Fest 2025_

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We are thrilled to announce the NEIU Eagle HackFest 2025!

The event will take place on Friday April 4th, from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Main Campus in Alumni Hall.

This year's hackathon will give students the chance to compete in one of 4 tracks: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT) and General Computer Science. Students will select a track and spend the day hacking through a problem designed by our faculty.

Join us for a day of food, hacking, mentorship, and learning as we explore emerging areas of Computer Science!


2024 Eagle Hack Fest

2023 Eagle Hack Fest

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  • 9:00-9:30a - Registration/Check-In
  • 9:30-9:55a - Welcome + Overview
  • 10:00-10:15a - Keynote by TBD
  • 10:30-12:00p - Hack Session 1
  • 12:00-1:00p - Industry Panel + Lunch Break
  • 1:00-2:30p - Hack Session 2
  • 2:30-3:00p - Keynote by Brianne Caplan, Executive Director and Founder at Code Your Dreams
  • 2:30-3:30p - Judging
  • 3:30-4:00p - Awards and Closing


> frequently asked questions (FAQ)_

Who can participate?

College students, 18 years of age and older. Students outside of NEIU are welcome to participate!

Is there a cost to participate?

This is a free event for all participants!

Do I need to have a team to register or attend?

You can participate as an individual. But we encourage you to join a team and hack together. You may plan a team in advance (max 4 students/team), or we will help you form a team the day of the event.

Do I need to know how to code to participate?

No coding experience required! We can also help you find a team with coding experience so you can learn together. We will also have mentors from industry and local universities walking around to support you.

Do I need an idea before coming to the event?

Nope! We will provide teams with problem challenges at the beginning. Then, students will work collaboratively to solve the problem.

Do I need to bring anything that day?

Please bring your student ID. We also recommend you bring a laptop to the event. We will have a few laptops available on site as well, first come first serve. If you will need a laptop, please let us know in your registration form.

Do I need to install any software/IDE?

We recommend that you install VS Code. After you install VS Code, install a Python and Java extenstion.

Will food be provided at the event?

Yes! We will have snacks and a pizza lunch for you all.

Can I particpate remotely?

This will be a fully in-person event.

Will there be prizes awarded to top teams?

Yes, top teams will receive prizes at the event! More info to come.

Is there parking on NEIU Main Campus?

Yes, there is a paid/permit parking lot and street parking available around the building. More on visitor parking here.

What if I have more questions?

You can email Professor Leesha Shah at lmshah@neiu.edu with any questions or concerns!

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