RythmHacks

Experience the magic of tech

Applications Open Now!

October 25-26, 2025 • In-person event

Accelerator Centre, Waterloo

About

RythmHacks is back for 2025! Join us for 24 hours of the classic hackathon experience: Building projects attending awesome workshops, and sleep-deprived madness.

With hundreds of dollars in prizes, sponsors of all kinds, and a workshop for everyone, RythmHacks is a place for you to bring your ideas to life!

RythmHacks participants holding awards
Participants collaborating at RythmHacks

Our Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing sponsors who make RythmHacks 2025 into a reality! Your support empowers the next generation of innovators and creators.Thank you for believing in our community!

Certopus
NordProtect
NordPass
Interview Cake
Incogni
NordVPN
Saily
AoPS
XYZ
laa
Cleanshot
Balsamiq
BlockChain North
COCALC
Interview Buddy
FlatLogic
ClassZoo
nexos.ai
codecrafters
UWaterloo
Kernels
Wolfram
pcbway
3d printing canada
athena ai
maple leaf venture club

Team

Co-Leads

Nabira Rashid

Nabira Rashid

Irene Wang

Irene Wang

Tech Team

Hargun Badhesha

Hargun Badhesha

Sharon Basovich

Sharon Basovich

Jerry Liu

Jerry Liu

Jacob Blais

Jacob Blais

Micheal Zang

Micheal Zang

Marketing Team

Pramod Chavali

Pramod Chavali

Nutana Simhadri

Nutana Simhadri

Amy Peng

Amy Peng

Sponsorships & Logistics Team

Maithili Rastogi

Maithili Rastogi

Geeth Gudavalli

Geeth Gudavalli

James Yang

James Yang

Alan Liu

Alan Liu

Saanvi Lal

Saanvi Lal

FAQ

RythmHacks is an exciting hackathon where technology meets creativity. Participants build innovative projects while experiencing the rythm of coding.

You can totally go solo! If you prefer to work by yourself, you can totally work by yourself. If you'd also like a team, RythmHacks is open to helping you find one!

All skill levels are welcome! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, there's a place for you at RythmHacks.

Of course! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with some snacks to keep you fueled up during the hack!

Don't worry! RythmHacks welcomes everyone and gives hackers the chance to showcase their unique skills! You will find workshops, mentors, and a welcoming community ready to help. RythmHacks is the perfect place to learn, grow, and bring your ideas to life!

Absolutely! You're welcome to stay overnight for the duration of the hack! Just don't forget to bring your necessities if you plan to get a good night's sleep!

Schedule

Saturday, October 25

Arrival & check-in8:30am
Opening ceremonies9:00am
Hacking begins10:00am
Waterloo workshop11:00am
Lunch12:00pm
Virtual VC support available12:00pm - 5:00pm
CoCalc workshop1:00pm
Microsoft Reactor session2:00pm
ClassZoo workshop3:00pm
Konfer workshop4:00pm
Athena AI contest5:00pm
Dinner6:00pm
Geoguessr tournament7:00pm
Websockets workshop8:00pm
Karaoke9:00pm
Snacks10:00pm
Spicy Ramen Challenge11:00pm

Sunday, October 26

Breakfast7:30am
Judging begins8:30am
Judging ends10:30am
Freezie break11.00am
Closing ceremonies12:00pm
Event concludes1:00pm
Mentorship opportunities throughout the weekend!