about this event
Central Hacks: Into the Shadows is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by Women in Technology (WiT), a Registered Student Organization at Central Michigan University, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science. Taking place November 14-15, 2026, the event brings together students of all experience levels to design, build, and showcase innovative technology in a collaborative environment.
Inspired by this year's theme, Into the Shadows, participants are encouraged to explore the ideas that often go unnoticed—the hidden systems, overlooked challenges, and untapped opportunities that shape our world. Whether you're an experienced programmer, a first-time hacker, a designer, or someone with a great idea, Central Hacks welcomes everyone to learn, create, and collaborate.
Schedule highlights include registration and a sponsor fair on Saturday morning, an opening ceremony at 11:00am, hacking beginning at 1:30pm, workshops throughout the day, and late night snacks at 10:00pm. On Sunday, participants enjoy breakfast, a presentation workshop, project submissions at 12:00pm, judging from 12:30pm-1:30pm, and awards and closing statements from 2:00pm-3:00pm.
when
Registration
Participant check-in
◍ Pearce 000Sponsor Fair
Meet sponsors
◍ Pearce 000Opening Ceremony
Welcome and theme introduction
◍ Pearce 000Lunch
◍ Dine n ConnectHacking Begins
Start of the 24-hour build period
◍ Pearce 000Workshop - How Git Works
Git workshop
◍ Pearce 000Workshop 2
Second workshop session
◍ Pearce 000Workshop 3
Third workshop session
◍ Pearce 000Dinner
◍ Pearce 000Late Night Snacks
◍ Pearce 000Breakfast
◍ Pearce 000Workshop - Project Presentations and Demos 101
How to present and demo your project
◍ Pearce 000Project Submissions
Deadline for project submissions
◍ Pearce 000Lunch
◍ Pearce 000Project Presentations and Judging
Presentations and judging
◍ Pearce 000Awards & Closing Statements
◍ Pearce 000tickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Free | TBA | Available | Free participation in Central Hacks. Registration begins at 10:00am on Saturday. |