Our Locations

North America

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Host a local site

Help us grow our community by operating your own "node" of the hackathon!

Register a Site

Steps to Host a Site

1

Express Interest

Complete the short "Site Host" form so we can learn about your venue and primary contact.

2

Meet Site Requirements

Confirm that you can provide the Site Requirements below.

3

Promote Locally

Share the registration link and your room location with your community.

4

Event

Welcome participants, keep the schedule on track, and upload photos / short updates to our shared Slack.

Site Requirements

Essential Requirements

  • Reliable Internet: Stable, high-speed Wi-Fi (or wired) that can handle video streaming and multiple laptops.
  • Physical Space: One or more rooms with tables, chairs, and power outlets.
  • Local Site Lead: A designated organizer who remains on-site (or on-call) throughout the event.
  • Accessibility and Safety: Responsible for safety, following local rules and regulations, ADA-compliant entrance/restrooms where possible, and a harassment-free environment.

Optional Extras

  • Light Refreshments: Coffee, water, snacks or a list of nearby food options.
  • Swag or Local Prizes: Totally up to you!
  • Computing Resources: Access to local computational resources.
  • Documentation: Photography and social media coordination.

What You Can Expect From Us

Digital Participant Kit

Schedule, central judging rubric, submission instructions

Shared Assets

Help to advertise your site

Dedicated Slack

Team for participants and private channel for site hosts

Post-Event Recognition

Every site and its standout projects highlighted in official recap

By registering or operating a local hackathon site, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility to follow local regulations, and for the safety, conduct, and well-being of participants at your venue. The central organizing committee assumes no liability for injuries, property damage, or other losses that may occur during your local event.

Formerly the LLM Hackathon for Applications in Materials and Chemistry