Lehigh Fall 2026 Collegiate Hackathon

About the ChallengeJoin the Lehigh Valley Collegiate Hackathon onOctober 17–18, 2026,for 24 hours of creativity, collaboration, and innovation!Hosted by Lehigh University’s Computer Science and Business Association (CSBA) and Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), this beginner-friendly hackathon welcomes students of all majors and experience levels.This year’s theme is Reimagine:What would you change if you could start again?Choose a problem that matters to you—from education and sustainability to accessibility, work, or everyday life—and collaborate with your team to build a creative solution.Come ready to build, learn, connect, and reimagine what’s possible.ScheduleSaturday (Neville 001 for Lehigh students, Zoom otherwise):Check-in: 11 - 11:30 amLunch and rules overview: 11:15 am - 12:00 pmHacking begins: 12 pmSunday (Everyone at Mountaintop Bldg C):Arrival/Check-in: 10-11 amProject Work/Lunch: 11 - 12 pmStop Hacking: 12 pmJudging: 12 - 2:30 pmSponsor talks: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pmPrizes awarded: 3 pmLocationsSaturday:Lehigh - Neville Hall 001Other Schools - Virtual (Zoom)Sunday:All schools - Building C, Hanger 2 (High Bay C2, BC B010) -> 113 Research Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015