hackathon team

upcoming

September 18-20, 2026

Hack the North

Waterloo, ON, CAIn-Person
Hack the North is back announcement
Hack the North participants posing together
A collage of Hack the North highlights
The Hack the North community

Welcome to Canada's biggest hackathon. This September, join 1,000+ hackers from around the world and build with people who think differently. Learn from world-class mentors, connect with the community, and turn ideas into something real. 13 years in, Hack the North continues to bring hands-on workshops, unforgettable experiences, and real connections with the companies shaping what's next in tech.

Not from Waterloo? We cover food, help with travel expenses, and provide lodging so you can focus on turning your dreams into reality.

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what is wds
hackathon
team?

The WDS Hackathon Team is a program that brings Western students together to compete at top hackathons while representing Western Developers Society. We work to secure sponsorships and funding to help cover hackathon-related costs, then open applications to students who have already been accepted to eligible hackathons.

Selected applicants are matched with other WDS members and attend the hackathon together as a team, representing WDS throughout the event. When sponsorship funding is available, team members can receive benefits such as financial support for travel, registration, and other hackathon expenses.

WDS members celebrating together with gold SPARK balloons