Hackathons

St. John’s Hacks 2026 was a two-day, student-led hackathon that brought together participants to collaborate in teams to design, build, and present original technical projects. Expanded from previous years, the event marked the first time the hackathon operated in a multi-day format, allowing for deeper project development, extended mentorship, and increased engagement.

Unleash the Storm of Innovation at St. John's Hacks — St. John’s Hacks 2025 brought together students for a day of innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning. As St. John’s University’s official student-led hackathon, the event provided participants with the opportunity to connect with industry professionals, collaborate with peers, and develop original technical projects. The hackathon reflected the growing culture of innovation and student leadership within the University community.

The ACM x Headstarter Hackathon (2024) was a one-day, student-led technology event and marked the first-ever hackathon hosted at St. John’s University. Organized through a collaboration between the St. John’s University Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Headstarter, the event centered on the development and application of artificial intelligence technologies.