Major League Hacking 2025 Hackathon Season

Greetings From

Feb 1-2, 2025

About:

QWER Hacks is here to bring LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies together to uplift marginalized communities. At our hackathon, we celebrate authenticity, promote inclusivity, and enable everyone to grow together.

Feb 1-2, 2025 at UCLA
405 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095
United States

We’re not like other hackathons...

We are here to support your journey – we want you to thrive, grow, share your passions, and make something great!

So what's that mean?

This year, we want you to, learn to find real, impactful issues, make things to help your community & spread joy, and find new pals and pride in your identity!

Tracks

Sustain Track

The refreshing wind from the mountains is calling your name! Remember to leave no trace to preserve this pristine ecosystem for future generations. Protect the environment by reducing consumption, wasting less resources, and using what resources we have more efficiently.

Adventure Track

You’ve embarked on your great adventure – now make adventuring easier for others! Improve public transit usage to help others get on their way! Make public spaces and the outdoors easier to access, so all travelers are ready to embark on their own journeys.

Celebrate Track

You’re a citizen of the world – but remember to connect with your roots! Engage with the places you’ve been – whether you’re uplifting cultural elements of your community or bringing everyone together through shared experiences! Uplift and preserve pillars of the community and spaces that bring joy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can come to QWER Hacks?

Anyone who is 18 or older, a member (or ally) of the LGBTQIA+ community, and enrolled in a postsecondary academic institution!

How do teams work?

Teams consist of 2-4 hackers! Each member should submit an application. Don’t have a team? No worries! We’ll help you find one at the hackathon!

What are the tracks?

Sustain, adventure, and celebrate!

How much does attending QWER Hacks cost?

It's free, babey!

QH PASSPORT

SURNAME

Hacker

GIVEN NAME

Awesome

LOCATION

405 Hilgard Ave,
Los Angeles, CA
90095
United States

QWERHacks Passport

TIME:

Feb 1-2

Day of Events

We're so excited to see you all soon! Here's a sneak peek at what we'll have happening:
(click for more info)

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Breakfast/Snacks
Check-In
Opening Presentation
Keynote Speech
Track Speaker -- Celebrate
Track Speaker -- Sustain
Track Speaker -- Adventure
Student Experience Critical Thinking Workshop
Lunch
Hacking Begins!!
Hackathon Survival Guide & Team Formation
ACM Hack Technical Workshop
UX Design & User Research Workshop
Write for Rights!
Dinner
MLH Games
Crafts
Snacks
Breakfast
ACM EDI Workshop
Tech Together Meet Up
Raye's Tech for Good Career Workshop
Identity Panel
Lunch
Entrepreneurship, Pitching Workshop
Hacking Ends
Judging
Closing Presentation
Dinner

Sponsors

Thank you to all our sponsors! This hackathon truly could not happen without your support.
If you’d like to consider becoming a sponsor, please check out our sponsorship package!
Interested or want to learn more? Email us at: sponsor@qwerhacks.org