Hack Cupertino

• Where: Quinlan Community Center (10185 North Stelling Road, Cupertino, CA 95014)

• When: April 11 to 12, 2026

• Doors Open/Check-in Begins: 5:30 p.m.

• Time: 6 p.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Please note that this event is a lock-in, if you leave the premises at any point in the evening you will not be allowed back in.

• Registration Check-in: 5:30 p.m.
• Opening Ceremony Begins: 6 p.m.
• Hacking Begins: 7 p.m.
• Dinner: 8 p.m.
• Judging Occurs: 8 a.m.
• Event Ends: 10:30 a.m.

Other activities include:

• Mario Kart Tournament
• Ping Pong Tournament
• Recreational activities
• Informative Workshops
• Mentor Support

• Individuals 13-18* years old.
• To ensure the safety of all guests, all participants must present a 2025-2026 school ID or other proof of grade/age to be allowed into the event.
• Teams up to 4 members max.

*18-year-old guests must be in high school. 

You are welcome to work by yourself, but if you choose to be a part of team, please note that teams must be a maximum of 4 people.

• School ID or proof that you are enrolled in a middle/high school for the 2025-2026 school year 
• Laptop 
• Chargers and power strips 
• Sleeping Bag/Blanket & Pillow 
• Reusable Water Bottle 
• Toiletries 
• Medication and any personal items 
• Food for dietary restrictions - we will only be able to provide vegetarian and non-vegetarian options  
• Other snacks 

Hack Cupertino is looking for coding mentors, judges, workshop coordinators, and sponsors. If you want to support <hack> Cupertino, please fill out our partner form.

Partner Form

For questions regarding the event please contact Robert Kaufman at robertk@cupertino.gov (408) 777-1303.

On April 12 to 13, 2025, Cupertino Parks and Recreation hosted its annual overnight hackathon for aspiring coders ages 13 to 18. More than 80 participants formed 27 teams and spent 13 hours creating real-world solutions for this year's secret theme: Sustainability.

A big congratulations to our winners!

First Place – Angela+Nishka

Angela Li and Nishka Jain blew us away with their innovative project, Echo.

Second Place – Tech Support

Arav Bansal, Aditya Jha, and Aishani Bansal impressed with their app, Upcycle.

Third Place – The Pit Crew

Ishan Dixit, Nikunj Bafna, Anish Dixit, and Sai Avula created the fantastic EcoCode.

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the City's young innovators. See you at next year's <hack> Cupertino!