🎉 SystemsHacks turns 10 this year!
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re hosting our first-ever 24-hour hackathon! This free, beginner-friendly event is organized by the Software Systems Student Society and is open to university students of all experience levels.
SystemsHacks brings together students from across SFU for a full weekend of collaboration, learning, and creativity. Whether this is your first hackathon or you’re coming back for another year, you’ll have the chance to build something cool, learn along the way, and meet new people.
You can come solo or with friends! Teams of 2–4 will be formed during a team-formation activity after the opening ceremony, but you’re also welcome to arrive with a team in mind.
Throughout the weekend, participants can expect workshops, mentorship, mini-events, free food, and prizes.
✨ What to expect:
24 hours of hackingWorkshops & mentorship (all levels welcome!)Fun mini-events (Karaoke, Jackbox, Typing Contests & more)Free food all weekend 🍕Prizes & closing ceremony 🏆
For more information please visit our website! https://systemshacks.com
🕒 Schedule Overview
Saturday, January 31
10:00 AM — Check-in11:00 AM — Opening Ceremony12:00 PM — Hacking Begins1:00 PM — Lunch2:00 PM – 5:30 PM — Workshops6:00 PM — Dinner10:00 PM — Main Doors CloseOvernight - Hacking & Mini Events!
Sunday, February 1
7:00 AM — Main Doors Open10:00 AM — Brunch12:00 PM — Hacking Ends / Project Submissions Due1:00 PM — Judging Begins3:30 PM — Closing Ceremony
More details regarding prizes and such will also be shared closer to event date.
Applying with a team?
If you’re planning to participate with a team, please include your teammates’ names and emails when filling out the application form. To ensure everyone receives important updates and has access to the event Discord, each team member must submit their own registration.
📩 Questions or concerns? Contact us at:
Email: ssss-exec@sfu.caDiscord: seb_the_snake
Fill in this form to submit your application to SystemsHacks 2026: XHacks!
Accepted participants will receive further instructions and a Discord invite via email.
