CATHACKS

April 4th — 5th, 2026

by ACM · DSS · GDG

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What is CatHacks?

About

Come join us for a fun weekend of hacking together at UC Merced! Compete in teams for fun prizes while attending workshops hosted by other organizations on campus! Whether you're a first-time hacker or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone. 🐱💜

Day One 4 April

Saturday

11am-6pm

  • Introduction Ceremony
  • Workshops
  • Project Planning
  • Project Work Time

📍 COB 2 130 & COB 2 110

Day Two 5 April

Sunday

11am-6pm

  • More Workshops
  • Project Work Time
  • Hackathon Showcase
  • Prize Distribution

📍 COB 2 130 & COB 2 110

🍕 FREE FOOD AND DRINKS 🍕

Delicious hackathon food - pizza, burgers, and more
🍕 Pizza
Fresh tacos and wraps
🌮 Tacos
Boba tea and refreshing drinks
🧋 Boba
Juicy burgers
🍔 Burgers
Sweet cupcakes and snacks
🧁 Sweets
Energy drinks and coffee
☕ Coffee
Delicious hackathon food
🍕 Pizza
Fresh tacos and wraps
🌮 Tacos
Boba tea and refreshing drinks
🧋 Boba
Juicy burgers
🍔 Burgers
Sweet cupcakes and snacks
🧁 Sweets
Energy drinks and coffee
☕ Coffee
Coming Soon

Tracks

Construction in progress!
Opening on April 4th!

What You Can Win

Prizes

1ST PLACE

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2ND PLACE

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3RD PLACE

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Join Us

Register

Ready to hack? Sign up and secure your spot at CatHacks 2026!

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